This couple:
Had these kids:
Including her:
Who went on to marry him:
Who used to be:
And now is:
And who is much loved by:
Who is very thankful for:
…because, well, they had her…45 years ago today.
(Yep, it’s true. As of today my age gets rounded up to 50.)
(I should have titled this post “Wrinkles.” )
Thank you, God, for the gift of life! Thank you for the “yes” that my mom and dad said…and thank you for all that it led to.
Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday, Margaret! I hope you have a wonderful day…to go with your wonderful family!
I think the world of you!
Happy Birthday Margaret!! May your day be blessed.
Happy birthday, dear lady! I can't believe you are not the first one I've said that to today. I was taking my sister to the train to run the TC Marathon (in honor of her beloved husband who died this year) and we met a beautiful lady, who today turned 83 today! And, this is her 53rd marathon. May God keep us all going like that! She reminded me a lot of you! Spunky, beautiful, sweet…must be the day!
Happy Birthday Margaret! Hugs!
Happy Birthday, dearest Margaret! You are a one-of-a-kind gal!
Happy Birthday! Funny how much some of your kids today resemble your siblings and you as children.
Happy birthday and God bless you!! I'll be praying for you at Mass today and asking all those special guardian angels to surround you so you will be filled with grace!! (you already are you know!)
Love how you did this post, very beautiful. YOu need to copy it for your mama so she can see it!!
Oh happy, happy birthday Margaret! 🙂
Happy Happy Birthday Youngster!!! Enjoy every moment, relish every drop of goodness today. We are grateful for your birthday too here in blogland!
happy birthday. when you turn 50, you start counting backwards (49, 48, 47, etc).
by the way little girl looks just like you.
Happy Birthday from MA! I knew exactly who you were in the old picture with your siblings…your kids look just like you 🙂
Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful day with lots of coffee cake 😉
Happy birthday! Many blessings to you. You really don't look 45. And gosh, your daughters look just like you did as a little girl!
Hau'oli la Hanau, beautifully blessed lady!!!!
Happiest of Birthdays!!!!
Happy, happy, happy Birthday!!!!!!! I hope you have a great one!
Happy Birthday!!
Thank you, everyone! Your well-wishes are making my day.
(That and the football games…and wings…and the company that's just arrived…)
Thank you again. 🙂
Happy birthday Margaret. Hope you have a wonderful day.
Happy, happy day, Mags!
Your girls look *just* like you! Wow! So cute to see you at that age.
Happy Birthday! Thank you for bringing joy by your wonderful posts! Many happy returns, and God bless you.
Happy Birthday Avila, I mean Margaret! (thought it was Avila in the photo!)
You mean 40 was five whole years ago? Seems like yesterday you hit that milestone. Hope that doesn't mean 50 will come tomorrow!
What a beautiful family!!! Happy Birthday, Margaret, and may it be filled to the brim with blessings!
Your girls look just like you, and that photo of your hubby looks so much like little George.
Happy bday Margaret!!!
Boy is Felicity your mini-me!!
Happy Birthday!!!! I love how it all starts by saying yes to God.
God bless your parents, and you and your family on your birthday.
Happy Birthday dear Margaret! What a blessed, beautiful day to celebrate blessed, beautiful YOU!
That is a lovely post, Happy Birthday! Have a wonderful day with that beautiful family of yours.
Best wishes, Joolz
Happy Birthday, Margaret! AND wrinkles are a blessing! Smile and be loved.
Happy Birthday, Margaret! AND wrinkles are a blessing! Smile and be loved.
Happy Birthday, Margaret! AND wrinkles are a blessing! Smile and be loved.
Oh, how I just love this! May I borrow the format some day? 😉
And happy birthday! Enjoy it and your lovely family (I know you will)
late to the party, but Happy Birthday! There is still one football game going on…
Happy birthday!!
Happy belated birthday! Evelyn asked me to pass along her thanks for her birthday gift as well. She's been very busy these days with 4th grade and all.
Are you sure that isn't Avila in that picture…and Anthony in the other one? Really, I can't get over the likeness. I wish I had some old pictures of myself to compare like that.
Lots of love…I'll try to have Evelyn write this week, we have a 3day school week.
Love how you set this up! Can I say your husband is handsome? Because he is!
Happy birthday. Love to see you embracing the gift of 45 years — you have been a blessing to so many. You are as fun as you are witty. Keep sharing your smiles!
Happy Belated Birthday, Margaret! I hope you had a fabulous birthday! May this new year of life be filled with joy, peace and love. God bless!!