Celebrating my 74th birthday today with some Friday Flashbacks to my 60th Celebrations.
Back in 2011 our kids and Greg surprised me with more than one celebration. The first one was that Dan made the trip across the mountains to be at my 60th brunch and dinner party, too. I was totally surprised when he walked into Josh and Laura’s kitchen. After brunch on Sunday March 13th, the day before my actual birth-day, Greg and I drove north to Chuckanut Manor Restaurant to meet some of the Mennonite Girls and their husbands for a birthday dinner.
Then on Monday the 14th of March the surprises continued when a limousine showed up to take us to dinner in downtown Seattle.
Our daughter Katie was in Jacksonville, North Carolina, getting married to Andrew by the Justice of the Peace before Andrew took off for his first tour of duty to Afghanistan. That is why she wasn’t at this birthday celebration. One year later on March 11, 2012 we had a formal wedding for them in Seattle. They just celebrated their 14th Wedding Anniversary! Here they are 14 years ago….
My 60th birthday celebration continued into April of 2011 with a Sisters Weekend in Victoria, B.C.!
This was the trip that I met Honora face to face and she was so kind to drive me and my sisters around to some lovely spots.
Back to the present and 74 years…
On Wednesday our Colville Kids and Grands had a birthday lunch for me at their home. It was a delicious meal and lovely dessert. Addy and JJ each gave me handmade cards. I’ll share those on my post tomorrow.
Tonight we have a Marriage Conference at our church with a catered meal to kick-off the two day event.
Monday Greg and I are going for an overnight in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to celebrate St. Patrick and me.
Being in the Mid-Winter of my life on earth I don’t take for granted each new day. God has my days numbered and He leads me on until He calls me home. I can rest and be at peace in this reality. I’m a wonderer and I’m wondering what new things I’ll see and learn this new year of my life.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Happy Birthday 74 year old. Scary how quickly time passes these days. Lovely to see you 60 birthday celebrations. I spent my 60 th on the isle of Sicily with all the family. B x
Thank you, Barbara. A birthday in Sicily sounds amazing. Cheers!
Happy Birthday Ellen, I wish you many more!
Take care, enjoy your day and happy weekend!
Thank you, Eileen!
…and here I thought that it was your 29th!
Tom, you made my brain go back to 29 which wasn’t easy. 🙂
Happy birthday! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your last paragraph! Let’s live each day with joy!
Thank you, Lisa. Joy to you!
One can tell by these pictures and celebrations that you are well loved. By the way, you look much younger than 74! Happy Birthday Ellen!
Thank you, Cindy. God has been so gracious to me.
Ellen! What a fun look back over previous celebrations — happy 74th.
And I can hardly believe it’s been 14 years since your daughter got married.
Thank you, Ann. It is amazing to count the years that go by so quickly!
Happy Birthday to you, dear Ellen! I’m so thankful for God bringing you into my life. I enjoyed all of the pictures today and the thoughtfulness of your family in the way they celebrated you!
Thank you, Dianna. God is so good and gracious to us. Blessings…
Happy 74th Birthday, Ellen! Continue celebrating — each new year is precious!
Thank you, Pat. The celebrations will continue! 🙂
Happy Birthday. Enjoy your fun filled weekend. 🙂
Thank you, Karen!
Happy 74th Birthday!
Thank you, Lorrie.
Happy Birthday, Ellen! You deserve to be celebrated in grand style! May God continue to bless you in the year ahead!
Angie, thank you. Blessings!
Happiest of birthdays, Ellen!! That was a fun look back at your 60th birthday celebration. I pray that this weekend and your celebrations to come are wonderful and fill your cup! I think it is a good thing to arrive at the place where we don’t take new days for granted.
Birthday blessings to you!!
Cheryl, thank you so much for your kind thoughts.