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Surprise, Surprise, Surprise…..

I hit the big “50”.  WOW…that is a BIG ONE.

Billy told me we were going out for dinner on my birthday.  After work we went home to change clothes and head to the restaurant.  I was getting a little anxious..he had already driven so slow all the way home and I was behind him.  He also pulled into the farm and wanted me to show him real quick where I wanted  to put a building we had been discussing.  I needed to change and time was ticking.  I couldn’t believe he was doing this right at this particular time.

Once we got home…..he asked me to run up to the cabin with him he wanted to check on something.  All week he had been putting in a lot of long hours, working hard on some projects that he was longing to complete.  I didn’t think a lot about the request…except that he is usually the one saying hurry…we are going to be late.  This time I was the one saying…we are going to be late…we don’t have time to go to the cabin.  He tells me…well, I told you 6:00 so we wouldn’t be late—— we really do not have to be at the restaurant until 6:30.

OH…..I see…..(What was he trying to say?  I mean really…. I’m not usually THAT late…well….he does usually beat me to the car…..most every time we go somewhere…but that is beside the point)

Off to the cabin we go in the golf cart.  I was showing him where the dogs were in the fence and talking about feeding the goats earlier in the day…BLAH….BLAH…BLAH….while we traveled up the dirt roads.

As we round the corner to the cabin I see cars…..I turn and look at Billy…He smiled that   “Gotcha”    kind of smile!

As we pulled up I couldn’t help but cry.  In my family…at least with us girls…we cry.   We cry when we are happy, we cry when we are sad…we cry if something is sentimental, we cry if something is just sweet….we just cry.  I was overwhelmed.  That entitled me to a cry…..

Most all of our immediate family was there….another reason to cry.

Billy had planned the party and had it catered…..sooooo sweet…another cry….

Everything looked so pretty!

We sat at little round tables with table cloths, fresh cut  flowers and elegant, yet simple, decorations while in the midst of the woods.

It was Perfect….just perfect.  It was supposed to storm…but it didn’t even sprinkle…. It was just right!

This picture is not so great…but the people in the picture are.  They are my family.  They love me…they support me….they really, really know me.   I LOVE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM!!!!!!

Since this was my party….I ended up on this side of the camera.  I prefer to be the one taking the pictures.

I treasure having these memories on film…um…. I mean ….on… memory card. Things really have changed in 50 years!!!!

Billy said a few words before we cut the cake….and I cried…..again….

They all sang “HAPPY BIRTHDAY” to me….it was sooooo sweet.

Then I blew out a “citronella” candle…..Loved it…    Things are a little different when you have a party in the woods!

I only had to blow out one candle….of course the joke was made that they didn’t have enough of them in stock for me to have   “50”!!!!!

The pictures are few….however I did get a picture with my brother and sisters.

This is from left to right….Debbie, Me, Charlotte and Tommy.

I had a wonderful time visiting with everyone.  I just wish I had more pictures of everyone else.

I appreciate so much all the time and love that was put into making this day so special for me.

I’m still overwhelmed and humbled by all the love that was and is always given to me through so many special people.

Thank you Billy….I love you.

I think I’m going to cry…..