What A Birthday!

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 We had a fantastic day and it was my birthday.  
Ginny from Virginia came home with Al to play with us this weekend.  She is awesome, an ER nurse and lots of fun. 
The day was peppered with presents and well wishes. 
The weather was amazing. 
Let the fun continue….
My sister sent me this LIFE IS BETTER BY THE CAMPFIRE sign….its …perfect. 

There was no time to knit, but I did have time to talk knitting with Al and show her the baby sweaters I have finished. 

Ginny brought a very fun card game called
Phase 10. 
We played it last night. 
Very easy, very very fun. 

So far 54 is wonderful.
Thank you all for your well wishes -
Here's to my retirement in 363 days. 
I will work but I won't be a nurse anymore.
I'm getting ready!!! 
I have one good year left in me. 
This is year 32 of hospital beside nursing.
The countdown has begun!

Comments

Nancy said…
Glad to hear your special day created some wonderful new memories. Think of all the lives you have touched as a nurse - thank you for all the care and kindness you have given.
9:25 AM
Mrs. Micawber said…
Happy Birthday! And happy countdown too. What an exciting time of life. :)
9:46 AM
Unknown said…
What cute pictures of all you girls!!! Sweet happiness!

And yes, let the countdown begin...
9:53 AM
Caffeine Girl said…
Sounds like you had a perfect birthday. It's great that you have a retirement date! I'm a year older than you but nowhere near retirement -- that's the problem with switching careers!
10:16 AM
Katherine said…
Three beautiful, loving, giving ladies!! I'm so glad to hear your birthday was all the good things you deserve. Al looks wonderful and you don't look a day over thirty--the 52 is hard to believe! I love the plaque with Fireman's candle holders.

Thirty-two years as a nurse is a real labor of love. I see everyday what nurses give of themselves and it is amazing. Congratulations on a wonderful career. We will be counting down the days with you.
11:07 AM
Anonymous said…
Happy belated wishes! Looks like fun.
12:46 PM
Meredith said…
Happy Birthday, you day sounded just perfect, with two lovely young women so share it with. I am four years behind you and ready and raring to go.... As for work, who knows, I am a tired therapist.
Hugs,
Meredith
3:10 PM
knitterbeader said…
Happy Belated Birthday - glad you had a good time! We'll enjoy the countdown along with you!
3:23 PM
Araignee said…
Yay for retirement at 55! Start stashing away all the good things you'll need for a loooong lifetime of doing what YOU want to do.
3:41 PM
Anonymous said…
That is so cool!

We used to play Phase 10 when Stephen was a kid. It's a great game.

Here's to a wonderful year on your way to 55!
7:38 PM
Celia said…
Happy birthday. Looks like so much fun. Phase 10 is the perfect game for get-away.
10:04 PM
KSD said…
Such happy pictures! It looks like you had a terrific day.
7:54 AM
SissySees said…
Love the photos of you and Al playing in the surf! I'm glad you had a wonderful start to a great year.
7:08 PM
Sarah said…
Happy birthday! Looks like a good one.
3:42 PM
elns said…
Kathy it looks like super fun! I hope it's a wonderful year till whoo hoo, retirement fantasticness!
5:10 PM
Judy S. said…
So glad you had a great day!
7:58 PM
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