Now I am 40
May 25, 2011
I had a milestone birthday on Sunday. And as much as some people might not relish those larger, even numbers, I think this one is pretty dang great. I'm still beaming from all the goodness and processing everything that happened this past weekend. Fatty threw me a lovely party and Rachel was in town for it. While I knew about the party, they (I'm including you, Caroline and Marcia!) managed to surprise me with some unexpected guests. It was wonderful to see Alicia and Heather again so soon after our weekend this past winter. And I think my eyes may have popped out of my head when Leslie walked through my door! It was such an unexpected treat to meet her after being friends for so many years. I'm humbled and flabbergasted that these ladies traveled so far to celebrate with me. It was the icing on the cake, so to speak, and my only regret is that we didn't get to spend more time together. Oh! And that I didn't take more pictures. Regardless, I am so grateful for their friendships and all of my other family and friends who made turning forty even sweeter than I could have imagined. I feel blessed to be surrounded by such wonderful people.
Sounds like a wonderful weekend. Happy Birthday!!!
Posted by: Amy Hodge | May 25, 2011 at 01:39 PM
happy birthday sweet erin!
i am so glad you were celebrated so fully and warmly.
xoxo
Posted by: Account Deleted | May 25, 2011 at 01:42 PM
Congratulations - sounds like you had a wonderful, special day!!
Posted by: Claudia | May 25, 2011 at 02:09 PM
Happy Birthday, Erin! It was the coolest thing to see your picture on Leslie's blog and realize the connection. I knew you were friends because she is how I "met" you, but I hadn't realized that you had never met in person. What a joyful celebration! I bet you wish you could have had that party run on slow motion.
Posted by: Suzanne | May 25, 2011 at 02:10 PM
It was a real treat to be able to come, Erin. I had a great time!
I hope this year treats you well, my friend.
xo.
Posted by: Alicia A. | May 25, 2011 at 02:15 PM
happy birthday, erin! sounds like a lovely party - surprises are the best. :)
Posted by: kristin | May 25, 2011 at 02:17 PM
Happy birthday! Welcome to the club!
Posted by: Dan | May 25, 2011 at 02:23 PM
happy birthday!
Posted by: Kelly | May 25, 2011 at 02:53 PM
Happy, happy birthday. Sounds delightful!
Posted by: Sarah Jane | beautiful dawn | May 25, 2011 at 02:56 PM
happy birthday. birthdays are best when surrounded by people you love.
Posted by: keishua | May 25, 2011 at 02:59 PM
Happy Birthday, Erin!
Posted by: Leslie | May 25, 2011 at 03:17 PM
How wonderful, Erin! Happy Birthday!!
Posted by: beki | May 25, 2011 at 03:23 PM
Happy birthday!
Posted by: Jennifer | May 25, 2011 at 03:28 PM
I'm glad you had such a wonderful birthday, and that Fatty and so many friends made it extra special. You deserve it!
Posted by: Jennie | May 25, 2011 at 04:23 PM
Congratulations! I take the turn in February, and I'm not at all sad. Although, I did warn my family and friends that I'd like a party in the dolphin pavilion at the Zoo. It's under the water with dolphins swimming all around the guests. SWEET!
Posted by: Indiana Lori | May 25, 2011 at 04:38 PM
happy birthday!
Posted by: annri | May 25, 2011 at 04:39 PM
Happy Belated Birthday!
Posted by: Stephanie | May 25, 2011 at 05:05 PM
It sounded like such a wonderful time, Erin! I'm so thrilled that your weekend was as fun and special as it should have been. The happiest of milestone birthdays to you, my friend. xo
Posted by: chris carleton | May 25, 2011 at 05:07 PM
A special year calls for a celebration with special friends. I'm so happy that they surprised you.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | May 25, 2011 at 05:18 PM
It really was a terrific weekend. I was so happy to get to spend so much time with your awesome family! Xo
Posted by: rachel | buttons magee | May 25, 2011 at 05:28 PM
Happy Birthday, Erin! My 40th will be next year, and I hope to have a wonderful time. I am prepping my friends and husband already.
Posted by: Heather | May 25, 2011 at 06:22 PM
I love 40! Enjoy! Happy Happy Birthday Erin. xoxoxo
Posted by: tracy | May 25, 2011 at 08:07 PM
Happy birthday!!
Posted by: andi | May 25, 2011 at 09:41 PM
Happy Birthday :)
Posted by: peanut | May 25, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Happy Birthday to you!
Posted by: ingrid | May 26, 2011 at 01:21 AM
Happy Birthday wishes to you! Forty is SO the new twenty. I'm loving it (and I'm already 4 years in, so I feel I can say that with some certainty). How wonderful to celebrate with all of those special friends. Enjoy!
Posted by: krista - Poppyprint | May 26, 2011 at 01:44 AM
I had such a great weekend and really enjoyed spending time with you in your home, and meeting your family. Thank you for sharing your special birthday Erin. (:
Posted by: heather smith jones | May 26, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Join the club sister! Happy happy. Although the other day I regressed and thought I was only 37!
Posted by: sewkatiedid | May 26, 2011 at 10:17 AM
Love my forties!!! You will too!
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: White Picket Fences | May 26, 2011 at 12:19 PM
Happy 40th! Glad you are taking it in stride. I turn in Aug, I don't think it's that horrible either ;) 40 is the new fabulous!
Posted by: Debra | May 26, 2011 at 06:21 PM
Happy belated birthday! It sounds like it was a wonderful one.
Posted by: Regina | May 26, 2011 at 07:35 PM
thiiiiiis iiiiis your birthday song, it isn't very long!
Happy birthday, Erin!
Posted by: meg | May 27, 2011 at 12:20 AM
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Louise | May 27, 2011 at 08:28 AM
Happy birthday, Erin!!!
Posted by: carolyn | May 27, 2011 at 10:55 AM
Happy Birthday! I'm pleased it doesn't feel too bad, not long til mine!! :-)
Posted by: Jill | May 27, 2011 at 04:47 PM
I was so happy to read your post. 10 years ago, at the beginning of the year, my beautiful friend asked me what was going to happen for me that year. 'I'm going to be forty' I whined. 'Great' she said, 'we can celebrate'. Only we both knew that it was unlikely she would be around when my birthday came in September, and alas she died 10 years ago on a sunny May day. So this year I will be 50, and I will celebrate. You made me real happy to read a celebratory turning 40 post. Go you!!
Posted by: pixie | May 27, 2011 at 09:31 PM
Happy 40th! You don't look a day over 25 :)
xoxo
Posted by: Morgan | May 30, 2011 at 11:03 PM
Happy Birthday.
Posted by: Vicky@coffeesandmilkies | May 31, 2011 at 07:30 AM
(Sorry for my late catching up blog reading) Happy belated birthday!!! I so wish I could have jumped on a plane and been there to finally meet you and give you a big hug in person. One of these days!
Posted by: blair | June 02, 2011 at 12:15 AM
Happy belated Birthday Erin!!!!!!!!
Posted by: Lookwhaticando | June 02, 2011 at 01:02 AM
I'm so glad they could come to surprise you:) friends are the best present of all.
xoxo
Posted by: martha | June 03, 2011 at 10:23 PM
Erin,
A most wonderful, belated, happy birthday to you. So glad it was filled with equal parts magic, beauty, surprise and joy. Here's to a year, full of the same.
xo,
Molly
Posted by: Molly | June 03, 2011 at 11:03 PM
Erin! Happy belated birthday! I saw in a comment you left for Traci that you won't be making it to Portland this summer, so we'll have to celebrate your 41st here next year (I hope!). It sounds like you had a wonderful day. I hope the entire year is as good.
Posted by: sulu-design | June 08, 2011 at 08:49 PM
thanks susan! i owe you a long email - will catch up soon. xo.
Posted by: Erin | house on hill road | June 08, 2011 at 09:28 PM
happy belated lady! hope you're having a wonderful birthday month.
Posted by: traci | June 19, 2011 at 05:13 PM
I feel its time to write to thank you for having such a wonderful place for me to stop by daily and get refreshed, inspired, humored, comforted, encouraged, and just plain entertained. You are an awesome photograper! It all makes me smile and thats all that matters in my life right about now. THANK YOU>
Posted by: Marnie | June 30, 2011 at 07:42 PM