59

Well, shit.

This is the weekend of my 59th birthday, and while I certainly feel it, I’m also so grateful I’m still here with a body still willing to carry me on ahead for a great while longer… that is my ultimate hope, anyway.  I have vowed to take better care of this vehicle, and while I haven’t abused her horribly, there’s room for tweaks and there to  I shall go.

Yesterday my faithful dog, Kai and I took a 3 mile hike through some very pretty trails, an easy trek with no scrambles through Pine forest and supply pond with swans and turtles and even a skunk making an appearance. No photo of that particular encounter.  The weather was gorgeous and there were others out there enjoying it too. I love those days when it’s obvious everyone is in a better mood, spirits are lifted, faces to the sun 🌞

Later in the day, the Mr. and I had a  late lunch/dinner at a friend’s restaurant on the water,  I chose a healthy meal of fish tacos and then threw it under the bus with a chocolate orange martini.      It is what it is.

Tonight the family gathered  around our dining room table for a celebratory dinner, and it is these moments I am always most grateful for.

And may I say… this grandmother chapter of my life… and I have had several friends concur regarding theirs too… is truly the best chapter in some ways, just truly such a joy💗 .

Saw this next image on Facebook and honestly… do I have to say anything at all here?    Well maybe just… ugh, ugh ugh ugh ugh.  I’ll continue to pray for us all.

Some spring inspiration for this St. Patricks Day….

Till soon –

 

 

15 thoughts on “59”

  2. Happy birthday, Karen! No greater gift than family and your grand babies are beautiful! It’s a blessing to have a crowded table!

  3. What a lovely family and the good sense to enjoy and appreciate it! Had my first fish tacos (halibut) outside Denali. Yours look scrumptious!

  4. Happy Birthday fellow Pisces! I turned 70 on the 12th. I’ll trade you 70 for 59! lol. (it was my first one without my husband Jerry since 1977 but my family took care of me. Kinda glad my practicing Catholic parents had 7 kids.)

    You don’t have to be virtuous on your birthday. Enjoy your chocolate orange martini. Those tacos looked yum.

    Glad you are bouncing back so well from your surgery and that you are getting stronger every day. Walking and hiking is very good for you.

    Your grandchildren are beautiful. Good genes in your family. Enjoy them. Thank you for sharing them with us.

    1. Hi Cheryl! Happy Birthday to you! And I am sad to learn of your husband’s passing, wishing you peace in the memories of the journey you have shared together. And yes, that martini hit the spot, LOL. Thank you for the kind words 💗

  5. Happy birthday! I love the catch up you shared. I’m slightly ahead of you in age but we share the same love of a full table and grand babies. I love birthdays but now I have to find a chocolate orange martini sans the excuse of any sort of celebration ha ha. I’ve avoided the term “orange” the past many years but in this case, I’ll make an exception. Heaven help us all! All the best in the coming year, enjoy every moment, the time goes so fast and before you know it they’re way faster than you are 😁

    1. That was my first chocolate martini and it was worth it! Go find one! LOL. I had hoped we would ALL avoid the orange scream this time around, I am not so confident the system can hold him accountable. All the best to you – to all of us! and thanks for stopping in – K

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