Thursday, January 07, 2010

Birthday Smiles

Yesterday was the big day for me!  I'm not there yet, but that big 50 is just a few years away!  No fear here...bring it on!  It's just a number anyway, right?

I must confess that I disobeyed doctor's orders and proceeded on with a scheduled trip to Atlanta.  I can't help myself, we're ramping up for Spring and I've got buying to do!  I'm on the scout for new Spring goodies to debut at Serendipity Market!  I found some fabulous things yesterday, but I'm just getting started!

Thanks to technology, even though I was out of town it didn't interfere with birthday wishes from some of my funny friends!  It was so nice to log-in last night and find birthday surprises! 

They made me smile and I wanted to share a few...

My friend Lynn sent this to me, or as she refers to me, "Ellie Mae".



My friend, Denise, wanted me to know that I share the same birth year as
Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, and Seal.
Really?!! What a comforting piece of trivia!

And, the one that brought a huge smile, a video from my friend Rick.



Thank you for the birthday smiles, my days are special because of the friends that fill them!

I'd like to celebrate my thoughtful friends with a giveaway, a $25 gift certificate for the shoppe (includes online boutique too).  Just leave a comment to enter.

Okay, we're off for another day of treasure hunting for Spring goodies!  Wish me luck - Serendipity Market isn't far off!  Aren't you excited?  I know I am!



37 comments:

Whatever Is Lovely said...

Big Happy Birthday Wishes LaurieAnna!! How sweet of your friends to help you Celebrate!

Serendipity Market sounds like lots of Fun to me!! Best of Luck there finding lots of great stuff!! I love your online shop!!

Please enter me in your Very Generous Giveaway! Thank you so much!

Blessings ~ Teresa

Mammy said...

Happy birthday, Laurie Anna! Enjoy your shopping trip--but don't overdo it!

Jeanette said...

The big 50 is not that bad, heck the big 60 is not looking so bad to me either! Happy Birthday. I am excited about spring.

vintage girl at heart said...

Happy Belated Birthday!!!
Glad you got to go and peruse the stalls in Atlanta..what fun!!!
Blessings for a continued recovery!

Garden Antqs Vintage said...

Happy Late birthday to you! Can't wait to see what you'll find and bring back.

Blue Creek Home said...

Happy Birthday!!!

Enjoy Atlanta and your spring scouting hunt.
Rhonda

Lou Cinda @ Tattered Hydrangeas said...

Happy Birthday!!! I AM looking at the Big 5-0 next month!! I don't know HOW that happened!

Have fun, but take it easy!

Lou Cinda

Michle said...

Happy belated birthday!

Michle

FILIGREE MOON said...

Happy Birthday! Those videos are such a "gas" ~ thanks for sharing. Hope you find lots of goodies at Atlanta. Don't be too naughty though...take it easy! ~ Angela

she dreams big! said...

Happy b-day girl! Today is mine! Tell me about the Serendipity Market - where and when? Planning a trip to Texas and I don't want to miss a thing!

paperjunk-lc said...

Don't push yourself too hard! I'm 3 away from the big five O myself...you know it's the new forty!
Take care,
Lucinda

Mindy said...

Girly girl! I hope you are having so much fun at market! Happy Belated birthday! ~Mindy

Cathy~Mille Fleur said...

Happy Birthday!!! My 50th is quickly approaching as well...I don't mind either...I love this time of my life!!!

I can't wait to see what you get for the shop...I love all of your goodies!!!

Enjoy!!!
XOXO
Cathy

jmac said...

Hey LA.....we're birthday buddies...mine is tomorrow!!! Wish I were in HotLanta with you....

Hope your day was fun....and TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!! that was my teacher voice.....listen to your doctors!!
mwah!!

Mia's Cottage said...

Wishing you a wonderful birthday this years and all the ones in the future also!
Donna

Kathy @ Creative Home Expressions said...

Happy Birthday, LaurieAnna! I had one of those birthdays myself in October {closer to 50 now then 40}. How fun it must be to be out looking for things, although I imagine it must be hard to pick and choose among everything you're seeing.

Faded Charm said...

I hope you had a wonderful Birthday. It sounds like you got to do some shopping which is what I always want on my birthday. I'm glad you're feeling better and another giveaway. You are so gernerous!

Take care,

Kathleen

Darla said...

Happy belated Birthday...you should follow Doctor's orders you know...I guess...you know your body better than he does anyway, right? Good luck treasure hunting!!

Tanna said...

Happy Belated Birthday, LaurieAnna!! I can't wait to hear what all you find in Atlanta! Take good care of yourself!

Glimpse of My World said...

well - happy belated birthday!! Hope your day was special!

Jenn said...

Well Happy Belated Birthday! Oh I can't wait to see what you find. Hopefully you'll have them in the shop by the time I make my trip to Canton in late February. Would love, love, love to win the gift certificate!

Lisa said...

Happy Birthday! Have a fun trip and try not to over-do it!

Elsie said...

Happy Birthday LaurieAnna,hope your
day was special. May you have many
many more.Loved your birthday greetings from your friends.
Please enter me in your giveway.
Thanks.:O)

Life In My Nest said...

Happy, happy, birthday! I think I'll slow down so you can catch up with me. Take it easy -- I know those buying trips can be hard work.

Lynnette said...

Happy Birthday...I'm glad you are feeling able to get out and about, but please don't overdo it.

susie said...

Birthday Wishes keep coming!

delighted heart said...

Happy Birthday! Hope you find lots of stuff!
Patti

Daphne Nicole & Lynda Cade said...

Happy Birthday! I hope you're having a good time at Market, try not to overdo it.
Daphne

Jennifer said...

Happy Birthday! I know you're having fun at Market. My mom used to have a dress shop and I loved going to market with her. I hope you're finding lots of goodies. I hate that I missed you in Jan. at Canton. I came and shopped again. Hope you are feeling better.

TinaTx said...

Happy birthday!
Glad you are feeling well enough to 'disobey' doctors orders, but make sure not to over-do!
Sounds like you share your birth year with some pretty good company!

WIZARD OF ONCE WAS "WooW" said...

Laurie Anna,
Happy belated birthday. Atlanta is one of my favorite places. I've never been to the gift mart there, but imagine you have to put on your jogging shoes and pace yourself! I've been to the golf trade show there and you can't begin to see it all...amazing! Have fun and hope your find some spring treasures.
Gale

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday. What great friends you have. Mind your doctor and have a great time!
Denis

Janet Hopkins said...

Happy Birthday! Hope it was fabulous!

Unknown said...

Saw your husband during Canton last weekend and enjoyed hearing that you are doing well despite all of your recent life events. My husband and I are facing many changes ahead and its nice knowing that things have a way of working themselves out!

VintageCrafter said...

Happiest of birthdays to you! Have a wonderful time shopping for treasures!
**smiles**
Carol

Cindy said...

Well as I'm backtracking thru a weeks worth of blogs that I have not read..I see a special person had a birthday..So Happy Birthday dear friend..Have fun in Atlanta!!!Visit Underground Atlanta if you can..Cute shops down there.
Cindy

HeartsatHome said...

Happy 50th!! My 50th came and went and life is great--I hope the next 50 are your best yet!! I LOVE your blog and enjoy your sense of humor--glad to hear you're up and at 'em again!
Joann