Are you ready for the big reveal of the triangle tube birthday gift? No, it was not a 50 pound Toblerone bar, but this is what Mike’s mom and dad sent me:
It’s a kitty kat karpet! As I was taking photos of the carpet, the kitties made an entrance. The whole family enjoys the new rug! I placed it in front of the sliding glass doors that open to the balcony. Also purchased today with some birthday money? A screen door for the balcony so we don’t have to worry about the kitties falling off the balcony unsupervised – the railings are too fragile for my liking. This is a great solution until the the balcony is repaired. Huzzah!
In other news, my unpleasant allergic reaction resulting in hives is slowly making its way out of my system. At this time the ones on my torso and legs are looking like they’re retreating. However, they have now shown up on the palms of my hands and under my finger nails. So crazy. I’m sure it was all the nice comments and birthday messages in my inbox today. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
We did go out for some delicious birthday dinner tonight. I enjoyed some steak and lobster with Mike and my mom and my sister. Here’s a very heavily edited photo (in an effort to hide my splotchy face).
**Photo by my mom**
So that’s it! I’m now a 40 year-old.
Weird.
Tomorrow we will be doing our annual berry picking extravaganza. This year it’s going to be raspberries – we’re shaking it up from the usual strawberry picking. And then it will be jam time. Mom brought 9 packages of Certo, so you know she means business.
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Forty huh? I was already drinking legally in bars for 9 months when you were born. sigh
It sounds like you still had a pretty good day, even with those dreaded spots. You’re such a good sport! Congratulations on the big 40 ! Do you feel any different?
The rug is beautiful!
I love the Karpet! Terrific. (The Toblerone wouldn’t have helped the hives, I am sure. )
40 is ok. I had some tough times during my 40s, but then I turned 50 and everything got way better. I turned some kind of corner during my 40s. I hope your 40s are filled with fullfillment. After all, Mae West was 40 when she went to Holliwood and started making movies.
I think you were at my 40th birthday party at Carol Lawson’s. Sigh *!
Best Kitty Karpet ever! =)
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