Monday, October 18, 2010

Happy Birthday to me. . . and him ;-)

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and ‘him’ would be my wonderful twin brother Ken :-) I think most of you know that I’m a twin, but if you didn’t well. . . I’m a twin! My brother is 20 minutes older than me. I don’t know the year that picture was taken above, I’m guessing somewhere between 1968-70, when we were perhaps 5, 6 or 7 years old?

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This picture was taken in 1995 when I went home for my Mam’s 80th birthday.

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and this one taken in 1998 when I went home again with Jason and Kristen for two weeks.  Happy birthday ‘twinny’ hope you have an awesome day, wish I could be with you xxxxx

So yesterday we went to my inlaws to celebrate my day, mil made a delicious meal of breaded chicken with cheese and mushrooms, salad and yummy roast potatoes and onions. Both her and ‘Papa spoiled me rotten and opened a bottle of Moet et Chandon for me too ;-)

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and pretty jewelry from my friend Cheryl’s beautiful Etsy shop

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great books from my Amazon wish list

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and yummy chocolate birthday cake :-) I feel so very blessed and loved.

More pictures were taken on my mil’s camera which I will hopefully get from her soon and will post them later.

 

This morning I had to go straight to the DMV (or DPS, whatever you want to call it) to renew my drivers license. I thought I might be stuck there for hours but most of the people were there for permits or driving tests, a lot of young kids… there was only 2 guys in front of me for renewal so I was outta there in 30 minutes. Now I’m home, gonna clean up the kitchen and just enjoy a quiet day til Kiki and Jason come home. Then we’ll have dinner together and I’ll open my cards and pressies. 

Thank you all for the wonderful birthday wishes on Facebook. I am overwhelmed by your sweet words and well wishes.

hugs

Denise

16 comments:

Melissa Miller said...

Happy Birthday Denise! :)

You look pretty and happy. I did not know you were a twin. How cool!

Kimberly said...

I didn't know you were a twin!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Stephanie @ La Dolce Vita said...

What a cutie you were! (and ARE!) Happy Happy Birthday to you and your brother, and many happy returns of the day!

Lisa@Pickles and Cheese said...

Happy Birthday to you and your brother!

Joyce said...

I didn't know you were a twin! Happy Birthday to you and your brother! A birthday is definitely deserving of a Moet toast : )

periwinkle said...

looks like a few of us didn't know you were a twin - happy birthday to you both x

sadie c said...

happy birthday, enjoy your day (and your brother too)

:o)
x

sadie c said...

that's me, by the way

Sadie :o)

Darylynn said...

Happy Birthday to you and Ken! I was waiting for ther mail before I came over to see if the card you mentioned arrived and it did. What a perfect sentiment in the card. I almost made it through it without tearing up. ;) Thank you! I finally slept well last night so I think I'm getting a grip.

Looks like you had a nice celebration yesterday and your in-laws seem to really love you. That's really wonderful! I don't blame them- you're a wonderful wife, mother and friend! (((Hugz)))

Deanna said...

Happy HaPpY Birthday to you!!!

Elizabeth said...

Happy Birthday again Denise, sorry you & your twin are so far apart. I hope you're enjoying your special day, hugs

Susan said...

Happy Birthday Denise! Sounds like you had a wonderful birthday. You don't look any older and it is more important how you feel. Enjoy your week. Hugs

Richella Parham said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DENISE! I knew your birthday was in October but i wasn't sure of the day. Welcome to the world of being 47--I'd say it's a great place to be!

I'm so glad that your in-laws treated you so well for your birthday. I know they're grateful that Jason has you.

Love the photos of you and your twin brother! What a cute pair the two of you are. You look just like you did as a young girl--you're so pretty!

Happy, happy day, friend! Love you!

Heather said...

so happy you had a great birthday! I did not know you are a twin :)

Melanie said...

I hope you had a great birthday! Sorry that I missed it. I wasn't online yesterday because I was busy with house stuff. It is never ending but I am hoping that after we close it will slow down some.

Love the pictures of you and your brother. So sweet:)

Sandra said...

Happy Belated birthday! I didn't know you are a twin! I have twin boys who are ten yrs old now! My babies:)
Sandra