A Two-Cake Birthday

What a fine and happy birthday this one turned out to be, although I finally do have to accept, I suppose, that I'm a senior citizen. I've been trying to ignore the fact for years. But I think it has hit me in the face this time.

Yesterday was my actual birthday. Daughter Andy, sister Ramey, and niece India joined me and Jesse for a lunch of barbecue and fixings, after which we had a delicious birthday cake compliments of Andy (photo below). 

I got bunches of emails and internet messages and also calls from my nephew Jed and one of my longest-time best friends (we went to school together and were next-door neighbors), Bonnie Lois.

Today the festivities continued with more messages and emails. It was also the day for our monthly book club meeting, which we held this month at Edgars Bakery (which is a fine eating establishment in addition to an amazing bakery). After we had our soups, salads, sandwiches, etc., and I opened a bunch of birthday cards, Ramey surprised me with yet another birthday cake, one of Edgar's delicious strawberry cakes (photo below). So we all had dessert and went home stuffed.

The book we discussed was The Good Thief by Hannah Tinti, a rather weird but very good novel.

It is now 8:00 in the evening, but doesn't feel that late at all. I hate daylight savings time. I have been confused about the time since I woke up Sunday morning. I sat out in the car on the driveway for 20 minutes this morning waiting for my sister to ride to book club with me. Finally I took out my phone to call her and see what was keeping her and found I was a hour ahead. I'll probably stay off balance time-wise until we get real time back in the fall.

Cake-AndyMy lovely confetti birthday cake from Andy.

Cake-patThe scrumptious Edgar's strawberry cake, compliments of Ramey at today's book club luncheon.

CardsLots of birthday cards

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On 03/13/2024, Deb said ...

Happy belated birthday Susan! But...is that cake actually right? 80? You do not look 80 😱😱. Sounds like everyone was good to you! Friends and family make birthdays fun!

On 03/13/2024, Deb said ...

By the way, I have been thinking of you recently because I delved into my closet of UFOs....will always remember when I joined your UFO Challenge! I've gotten 4 UFOs completed this year, and yes, I'm very excited about that!

On 03/13/2024, Melanie said ...

Happy Birthday! Your cakes look delicious!

On 03/13/2024, Barbara Anne said ...

A belated Happy Birthday to you, my friend.

I somehow convinced myself that your birthday was in April and never even looked at the calendar which would have corrected me. Sorry about that.

I'm so glad you had lots of good foods, goood family, and good gtriends - pluse cakes - to make this celebration of you lots of fun!80? Age is only a number. Who cares?!

Hugs!
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