Today I'm 47!

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Well, today is my 47th birthday. It's hard to believe in just 3 years I'll be 50 because I still feel about 20 years old.

I wanted to share one of my gifts because I think they are beautiful. A lady in our church stopped by this afternoon with some handmade goodies.

She made me 2 hot pads and a dish towel.
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An apron. Isn't it cute?
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And lastly, a table runner.
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Close up.
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I have the whole apple theme going on in my kitchen now. Overall, I've had a pretty good day. We haven't really done anything special because of church and small group tonight but after you get to a certain age, birthdays are kind of overrated!

Comments

  1. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2009 at 5:15 PM

    Happy Birthday, Terri! And many more!
    Love the gifts! They will go well with your wreath and garland!
    Miriam

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  2. Wendy/TheCozyYellowHouseJanuary 25, 2009 at 8:56 PM

    Happy Birthday Terri!!! I pray you had a very Blessed day!! Take care!~Wendy

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    Happy Birthday! Your gifts are lovely.

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  4. BrendaJanuary 25, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Happy Birthday. I'm the same age...well 7 months older ;)
    47 is a good age.

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  5. Lisa @ Life with 4!January 25, 2009 at 10:53 PM

    happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Terri... happy birthday to you! (insert me singing off key to really appreciate this)
    hope you had a nice one. Those gifts are wonderful! what a sweet lady to think of you on your day!

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  6. JenniferJanuary 25, 2009 at 10:54 PM

    Happy Birthday Terri! What beautiful birthday presents! I hope you had a great day. May God bless you!

    Jennifer

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  7. AnonymousJanuary 25, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    Dear Terri,

    Happy Birthday!! What sweet gifts you received! Many blessings to you on your special day!

    Hugs,
    Sharon

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  8. ElizabethdJanuary 26, 2009 at 4:26 AM

    Bonne anniversaire Terri. What lovely gifts, your kitchen must look so attractive with the apple them.

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  9. Debbie JJanuary 26, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    Happy Birthday! Your handmade apple gifts are very, very pretty!

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  10. HelenJanuary 26, 2009 at 6:23 AM

    Just popping in to wish you a very Happy Birthday. x Helen

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  11. TerriJanuary 26, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    Thank you for your kind thoughts, ladies!

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  12. LynnJanuary 26, 2009 at 10:20 AM

    what a beautiful gift!
    Happy birthday, Terri from your little sister in Christ (aged 45 & 1/2 years - lol)

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Happy Birthday Terri!!! Have a lovely day! Love your apple themed gifts! :)

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2009 at 10:26 AM

    Forgot to say...love your new blog theme too! :)

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  15. CharreeJanuary 26, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    Happy Birthday! May God bless you this year.

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  16. DianneJanuary 26, 2009 at 2:35 PM

    Your gifts are really beautiful, Terri! The lady from your church did a terrific job, especially on the hot pads and the table runner. I just love them and amazingly, they fit right into your new theme.

    Happy Birthday, Terri! You are a very special daughter and you amaze me more and more with your talents! You are very loved!

    It's hard to believe that your 47 because I feel like 20 too! LOL!!

    Love,
    Mom

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  17. CarolJanuary 26, 2009 at 3:48 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Hope you had a wonderful day. Your gifts look fabulous. Bless you.
    Carol

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 27, 2009 at 7:30 AM

    Happy Birthday Terri. I am over 50 but I feel 90 somedays. LOL
    Hugs,
    Elizabeth

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  19. 50s HousewifeJanuary 27, 2009 at 5:20 PM

    Happy birthday! Your apple themed gifts are so pretty! May you use them in good health. :)

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