Tuesday, November 4, 2008

The End of a Birthday - A Wordful Wednesday


A card labeled “Mom,” sitting there on the shelf
With his beautiful little handwriting, a present in itself





Flowers from a lover, husband & dear friend
All the beautiful colors of a love that’ll never end



A dinner celebration at a quaint & charming spot
A gourmet paradise, no other place could top


A hidden treasure nestled in a beautiful little town
A boy taking after his momma, exploring what’s around



To add more sweetness to a most lovely night
Shared among family, a confectioner’s delight


So all in all a happy birthday indeed
It feels so good to be only 23!!
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69 comments:

  1. tiarastantrumsNovember 4, 2008 at 8:08 PM

    cake looks divine- did you make?
    I ADORE hand written cards as well - and save them all.
    Restaurant looks fab!
    Glad you had a great BDay !!

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  2. Claremont First WardNovember 4, 2008 at 8:21 PM

    I LOVE how you wrapped up your birthday, and I'm SO excited that you were first. Yahoo for you! :)

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  3. jori-oNovember 4, 2008 at 8:35 PM

    happy birthday to you! and those sweet little hand-written cards are precious!

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  4. LumpNovember 4, 2008 at 8:36 PM

    the little one is so adorable and the cake makes my mouth water! :) happy birthday once again!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 4, 2008 at 8:37 PM

    You were first because Mr. Linky wanted you to be first! :):) Love this post! You deserve the very fitting gourmet restaurant for your birthday, afterall it would have to top the gourmet that you provide every week! Everything about it was "divine"! So happy for you!

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  6. JenNovember 4, 2008 at 8:39 PM

    Wow, I am so impressed. What a great way to tell about your birthday and that cake, goodness it is almost to pretty to eat, almost.

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  7. SusanNovember 4, 2008 at 8:49 PM

    Happy Birthday! That cake is making my mouth water.
    You have some really special guys in your life...lucky lady!

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  8. Naturally Caffeinated FamilyNovember 4, 2008 at 9:05 PM

    Ahh that was so sweet! Happy Birthday! Sounds like it was such a special day!

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  9. The Nice OneNovember 4, 2008 at 9:07 PM

    Wow! I hope that it's as good as it looks...you deserve a very wonderful and special day!

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  10. LorinaNovember 4, 2008 at 9:13 PM

    Looks wonderful. What a great night. Happy Birthday.

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  11. KameronNovember 4, 2008 at 9:16 PM

    I love the story you told with pictures and with your poem!

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  12. Finding NormalNovember 4, 2008 at 9:40 PM

    Love the MOM card!
    That cake looks amazing!

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  13. Liz {Learning To Juggle}November 4, 2008 at 10:03 PM

    Happy 23rd Birthday!!
    I love your post - its really cute (love the rhyming)

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  14. Amy @ Six Flower MomNovember 4, 2008 at 10:03 PM

    Happy Birthday to you! It looks like a fabulous time. A magical WW to you!

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  15. KaceyNovember 4, 2008 at 10:05 PM

    So happy you had such a wonderful celebration!So, I have an idea for your next video - you know, ala your AI, running man audition tape. You should totally start rapping your Wordful Wednesdays! Seriously, you have fabulous rhyming skills and those skills need to be showcased. We could even come up with a saucy rapper name like...Stephalicious. Ha!

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  16. sassy stephanieNovember 4, 2008 at 10:17 PM

    What a great post. Hope you saved me a piece of that cake.

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  17. threesidesofcrazyNovember 4, 2008 at 10:18 PM

    Looks like you had a super birthday and that cake looks amazing! Thanks for stopping by.

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  18. Lula!November 4, 2008 at 10:51 PM

    This was THE best post, Stephanie!!! You are blessed...and you deserved every bit of this.

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  19. Helen RuthNovember 4, 2008 at 10:52 PM

    WOW! What a birthday! (((HAPPY BIRTHDAY!))) Gorgeous cake too! YUM!!!

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  20. AnonymousNovember 4, 2008 at 11:13 PM

    Yay! What a wonderful way to celebrate - Happy Birthday!!

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  21. Lori of I'm no super MomNovember 5, 2008 at 12:03 AM

    Beautifully written and I love the photos! Glad your day was great!

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  22. RhondaNovember 5, 2008 at 12:09 AM

    Great post! And AMAZING cake!! Wow!

    Happy birthday!

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  23. JenniferNovember 5, 2008 at 1:14 AM

    Happy birthday! Looks like you had a great one. Those flowers are beautiful, and no gift can ever beat something given to us by our children.

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  24. AnonymousNovember 5, 2008 at 1:53 AM

    Happy 23rd birthday liar!!!

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  25. JoyceNovember 5, 2008 at 2:33 AM

    Happy Birthday!

    What a lovely post. I enjoyed your poetry, too. :)

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  26. Ritch in LoveNovember 5, 2008 at 3:11 AM

    I can't believe I didn't drop by on the day of! Happy Birthday to a fun Blogland Friend!

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  27. MarcieNovember 5, 2008 at 6:21 AM

    Everything looks so nice! What a wonderful family you have to share your life with! Happy Happy Birthday!

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  28. SuzannNovember 5, 2008 at 6:51 AM

    Happy Birthday! It appears that an incredible day blessed you on your birthday.

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  29. DebNovember 5, 2008 at 8:11 AM

    cute post. looks like quite the special day... perfect for you since included great food. the cake looks amazing. hope the year that follows is as special as the day.

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  30. The Mrs.November 5, 2008 at 8:18 AM

    Sounds so amazing!!!

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  31. SusieNovember 5, 2008 at 8:34 AM

    That was a touching and well-written account of a wonderful birthday:-) Beautiful:-)

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  32. Homegrown FamilyNovember 5, 2008 at 8:39 AM

    awesome looking cake! Happy birthday my 35th is tomorrow. My throat clinches every time I say that number. 26 was hard 30 was awesome and now 35 ugh. Maybe its because grey hair has popped up this year. LOL
    Erika @ Pioneer Homemaker

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  33. Homegrown FamilyNovember 5, 2008 at 8:39 AM

    awesome looking cake! Happy birthday my 35th is tomorrow. My throat clinches every time I say that number. 26 was hard 30 was awesome and now 35 ugh. Maybe its because grey hair has popped up this year. LOL
    Erika @ Pioneer Homemaker

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  34. Hair Bows & Guitar PicksNovember 5, 2008 at 8:53 AM

    Happy Birthday - great post!

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  35. Carrie and JimNovember 5, 2008 at 9:04 AM

    Glad to read that you had such a wonderful day. That cake looks amazing, I wish I could have a piece of that...

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  36. AnonymousNovember 5, 2008 at 9:27 AM

    Happy 23rd. Great cake.

    My mouth watered over the fried green tomatoes post.

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  37. UnknownNovember 5, 2008 at 9:36 AM

    Happy WW! Happy birthday from my village to yours...

    I invite your blog readers to see America's First Family!

    YES WE CAN!
    Villager

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  38. S Club MamaNovember 5, 2008 at 9:53 AM

    Happy birthday!!!


    That cake looks AWESOME! Oh that's what I want for my next bday.

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  39. Rachael Schirano \\ Rachael Schirano PhotographyNovember 5, 2008 at 10:10 AM

    wow! sounds like an incredibly perfect and wonderful birthday!

    i want a piece of that cake! yum!

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  40. JameyNovember 5, 2008 at 10:13 AM

    Love that cake, looks like you had a wonderful day!

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  41. MichelleNovember 5, 2008 at 10:14 AM

    Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you!!!!

    That cake looked absolutely sinful and your son is such a cutie!!!

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  42. AnonymousNovember 5, 2008 at 10:54 AM

    Happy birthday! The cake looks divine and so wonderful to see your little guy's writing. My daughter is learning her name and I never thought I would be so excited over the writing of a name.

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  43. MariaNovember 5, 2008 at 11:01 AM

    Yeah for birthdays! Looks like you had the perfect day! I am glad!! I love the flowers and that cake looks super tasty!

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  44. BrandyNovember 5, 2008 at 11:46 AM

    Happy Birthday! It sure looks like it was a special day.

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  45. AnonymousNovember 5, 2008 at 11:57 AM

    Looks like a great birthday! That place looks so cozy! And the cake?! Looks amazing!

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  46. girlytwinsNovember 5, 2008 at 12:48 PM

    Sounds divine. What more does a mom need than a yummy cake, home made cards, a delicious meal and gorgeous flowers? Happy birthday.

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  47. TamNovember 5, 2008 at 1:17 PM

    OMG what a great great way to spend your Birthday! LOVE LOVE LOVE the pictures and OOO your SON is beyond cute! Cuteness just exploded on my computer screen! The flowers ROCK! Did I mention that YUMMY look cake...it is making me drool. OOO and I will MIA for a week but will catch up with YOU soon!

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  48. Tabitha BlueNovember 5, 2008 at 1:49 PM

    Now, THAT is a prefect day... and perfect birthday!!! Loved the way you told the story of it too. Sweet :)

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  49. SarahHubNovember 5, 2008 at 3:36 PM

    What a wonderful way to tell the story of a wonderful day! Happy birthday!

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  50. FROGGITY!November 5, 2008 at 3:43 PM

    what a sweet post! :) happy birthday to you (again)! and that cake is GORGEOUS. the best part is the card... well, and the flowers... and ... well, it's all sweet!

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  51. Mc AllenNovember 5, 2008 at 3:56 PM

    awww, what a special day!! Happy birthday and your family is precious!! LA

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  52. UnknownNovember 5, 2008 at 4:02 PM

    Looks and sounds like a fabulous birthday!!

    Got any cake left?!

    p.s. love your poem!

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  53. AnonymousNovember 5, 2008 at 4:29 PM

    Oh my goodness-you are so talented!!

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  54. stefanieNovember 5, 2008 at 4:39 PM

    Looks like it was fantastic from beginning to end!

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  55. The Blonde DuckNovember 5, 2008 at 4:43 PM

    Congrats! Love the crossed out age at the bottom!

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  56. KimNovember 5, 2008 at 4:59 PM

    What a wonderful birthday you must have had. That is just perfect! Happy b-day.

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  57. Yellow BeadsNovember 5, 2008 at 7:47 PM

    wow, you are truly blessed Steph :))

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  58. ErinNovember 5, 2008 at 8:16 PM

    Happy Birthday Steph! I have been checking out your blog for a while and using your recipes often...thanks! I love the fabulous restaurant you went to ...I hope your night was wonderful!

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  59. HeatherNovember 5, 2008 at 9:45 PM

    It doesn't get any more perfect than that! Happy Birthday!

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  60. AnonymousNovember 5, 2008 at 11:22 PM

    What an awesome birthday. BTW, your pumpkin crisp was a big hit at both mine and my husbands hospitals a couple weeks ago. Thanks for the awesome recipes.

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  61. On The Wings Of LoveNovember 6, 2008 at 12:21 AM

    .....sounds like you had a fun birthday - blessed indeed !

    Thanks for commenting on my Cozy Corners post.

    If I could add some of your AMAZING dishes to my corners we'd really be in business : )

    .......can't wait for the broccoli dish .

    Cheers,
    Bre
    http://chantillygrace.blogspot.com/

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  62. ErinNovember 6, 2008 at 12:46 AM

    I love getting cards too and it's something a lot of people don't do anymore! It's a shame! It sounds like it was the perfect birthday!

    Can't wait to see the new recipes!

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  63. UnknownNovember 6, 2008 at 1:00 AM

    This looked like a LOVELY Birthday! That son of yours is TOO cute! I LOVE his card! I love the flowers. I LOVE the cake : )! I am so glad you had a special Birthday!

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  64. UnknownNovember 6, 2008 at 3:29 AM

    The place looks pretty cool, but that cake has me drooling all over my keyboard.

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  65. AngelaNovember 6, 2008 at 11:16 AM

    Everything looks wonderful! I am so happy you had a great day! And I agree with others - that cake looks to die for!!

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  66. The Rockin' WifeNovember 6, 2008 at 4:39 PM

    What abeautiful birthday. I love the flowers, the cake and the restaurant. All so special. Just like you!

    I tagged you with a little question thingy..you know, in your spare time.

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  67. Casey's trioNovember 6, 2008 at 11:56 PM

    Happy Birthday. Looks like you had a lovely celebration.

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  68. LailaNovember 7, 2008 at 1:57 PM

    Sounds perfect! I'm so glad you had a fantastic day. Thanks also for your kind words about my friend Albert, my mother appreciated it too.

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  69. ???November 9, 2008 at 1:45 PM

    All I can say is you BLOW me away with your talent!!

    I hope you had a wonderful birthday!!!

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