As most of you know, I was trying to figure out how to spend my big "five-0" by myself. After being stood up for xmas, I wasn't sure what I was going to do for my birthday.
I have the most amazing friend. Angela and her family, The Travinos. They had not only invited me into their christmas celebration, they then honored me on my birthday.
I walked up to Angela's and Thor's (her hubby)house and entered through the side door. Much to my wonderful surprise, their dog (one of two), Marly, greeted me with licks and leeps and such a great desire to be the first for my affection that I couldn't even pass the threshold.
IT WAS WONDERFUL! Balloons and signs (made by beautiful Brooklyn who is all of the age of seven but acts like she's twenty-one). Thor, ever the great host, had wine in hand and before I knew it, so did I. Angela's family began showing up and we were in full-swing of a mighty fine fiftieth celebration! I'm pictured here holding her newbie daughter, London. Awww! Can you tell it's been awhile since holding a newborn for me? The kid was great, I was a nervous wreck! Okay, someone else's turn! Oh but she is precious.
The cake, OMG!, the cake. Chocolate Cake Lovers from around the world covet this cake: The Red Velvet! mmmmmmmmmmmmmm. And my gift? Well, it was most special. A coach purse. Black and beautiful. I love my bag!
Well, needless to say, it was a great evening with laughter and music and celebration in the air. What better way to acknowledge one's life?
Thank you Angela, Thor, and The Travino family!
