It's my birthday and I can party if I want to......

I happen to have turned a rather BIG number this month and I'm celebrating BIG time.  It's been an awesome couple of weeks ('cause turning a big number means you get to celebrate for weeks at a time, not just one day!).

Limo rides, tea in Niagara on the Lake, spa weekend, the play Wicked, dinners, celebrations, and a surprise party to end all surprise parties.

I've been terribly spoiled by friends and family.  I'm so grateful and appreciative for all the love and attention surrounding me.  I'm very blessed to be turning this magical number.  For those of you lamenting turning a year older, be grateful that you are still here to turn a year older!

When I reflect back on the past 50 years (or the years that I can remember!), I don't feel old, or older, nor do I wish to be younger.  I'm liking this age a lot.  I don't feel the need to be someone I'm not, or to put on act to please others.  I'm content with myself and very content with my life.  Sure there are things I would change and characteristics about myself that I'm aware of and try to work on, but all in all, it's been a great ride.

I'm truly blessed and grateful to be here turning this magical age.  So no, I don't wish to turn back the clock, I only wish the "clock" would slow down a little.  I feel like I blinked and the past decade sped by.

Thanks to all of my family and friends who shared this wonderful milestone celebration with me.  I love you all!

P.S.  The amazing cakes were all made by my friend Laurie. 

And they taste as good as they look. 

Thanks Laurie for all of your wonderful baking!