You're invited to my 50th birthday party beginning October 6, 2011

A surprise party! I thought I was throwing my own party via a birthday blog... I found out Jay and Ali had invited friends and family over to surprise me and celebrate.  I was truly surprised and had so much fun seeing everyone and sharing cake and conversation.  I am lucky. Travis gathered all of the decorations and Scott led the Happy Birthday song.  Of course I responded with tears, but I couldn't help it.  Thank you all.

Well, THE day has arrived. My 50^th birthday, and I am so excited!  People have asked me about turning 50 for the past several months, and I had a brainstorm about how I wanted to celebrate.  I decided I wanted to write a blog about any topic I chose.  These topics, links and photos are random and personal…and they are me.

So here’s the deal.  I began writing the posts 50 days before my birthday.  I will share the link to 50 friends after midnight on my 50^th birthday.  And I will keep the blog activated for (you guessed it) 50 days. After November 25, I will put finishing touches on the blog and then have it printed up into a book for myself, and my 50^th birthday party will be over.  

I am thinking that there might be two or three posts that you might want to read, so scroll through and just stop on the titles that interest you.  Do feel free to leave comments if you wish. Or send me photos to add. If any of this blog is a blessing to you, or makes you smile or even makes you cry a bit, then I am pleased.