I must say that this is the busiest July that I remember in a long time. God has truly blessed me with several celebrations to be a part of!
I have a lot of friends born in July. I am also born the end of this month. So I kind of feel like it's an interesting coincidence that I'm drawn to people born in the same month! I'll have to stop and take the time and count how many one of these days...
I've been a bit of a posey enthusiast lately. They make the sweetest little gifts or just look great on a window ledge, desktop, and bedside table.
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You saw from my last post that I had a bit of fun with red white and blue flowers, which I gave to my good friends Michele and Betsey to enjoy on the 4th. I appreciated being able to hang out with them on the holiday. We went to go see "Larry Crowne", which I loved! Tom and Julia were great in it!
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The birthday girl pin with ribbons flowing was a gift for another friend celebrating her 60th birthday. We somehow were able to truly surprise her at her son's house today! She jumped when we yelled surprise and sang her happy birthday. It was such fun! I got a little teared up.
I've always wanted a surprise birthday party... it's such a nice gesture of love to do such a thing for a friend or family member. To me, birthdays are worth celebrating! Can I get a whoot woot?!
I wish that I brought my camera to share some pics but I will say that we enjoyed yummy catered food, homemade ice cream (made in the coolest way - John Deere generator and a wood barrel container - I hope I'm explaining it properly). We had the birthday girl release tons of balloons only AFTER we counted down from 60! We're a funny bunch.
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I better get going - off to make some more of the corn avocado salad that I cannot get enough of! Nothing says summer like delicious sweet corn. Delish!
I'll be using my new Oxo corn stripper, too. Beats picking up corn kernels from all over the kitchen counter and floor.
Have a great day!
Angela,thank you for being a part of my retirement celebration yesterday! It is always nice to be around family,and we had some bonding time taking nature pictures!Keep on taking great pictures,blogging,and sharing your sweet self with us! Love and hugs,Aunt G.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog :) I like the sound of corn and avocado salad..I have never had that before, but will give it a try. I am liking the idea of the Oxo corn stripper, I will have to see if we have something like that here, that would be very handy! Enjoy all the Birthday Parties!! :)
ReplyDeleteI've seen that OXo corn stripper and wondered how it worked...so worth the investment huh? And I will have to try that salad...two of my fave things for sure...sweet corn and avocado!
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Oh I loved the photo of your sweet posy in the aqua vase!!! I am so happy to hear that you are having a great Summer Angela. No one deserves it more. It sounds like you have been very busy. I agree birthdays should be special, and I hope yours is the best.
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A corn stripper? Well, isn't that the neatest thing. Sounds like that party was a good time :)
ReplyDeleteCindy - I thought it was definitely worth the cost because it contained the corn AND I didn't worry about chopping it by hand with my sharp knife. I was able to zip it off with super speed! :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little pin! Sounds like a fun and delicious party!! :)
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