Last day being 59...

How can it possibly be a month since I last updated? Why is life so fast now I feel like I cant catch up...
Today is my last day in the 50s and I feel fine about it. I had a friend say it was a hard one for her it just sounds so old. I agree but I guess after almost losing my man I value making it to the next year.

Gosh I adore that kitty enjoying my big balloon!

My neighbor Roberta told me she was throwing a birthday party for her husband on the 8th. I had been to a fashion show luncheon all day and was just plain tired. It was also very cold so I threw on sweats and uggs and told J we are popping in to say happy birthday and then coming home. Yep. You got it.
It was a surprise party for me...I dont love surprises and I really dont like to be dressed for a day camping when I am at a party. I did have fun regardless and how lovely that a fairly new friend thought enough of me to go to the trouble. Delicious desserts too!
My best present was the arrival of my MN gf Michelle. It was a last minute good airfare and 48 hrs of talking, drinking and laughing.

We thought we were the hottest chicks since Thelma and Louise on our ride home...while J bbq-ed ribs for us and poured the wine. We were having a little heatwave and able to sit outside and help M thaw. The last day it was 19 in Alex and 91 in Palm Springs! Woohee!

Our  20+ yr friendship touches my heart and I hope we are always and forever each others bf.She helped me save J last fall and we both love her immensely.

Ok here is the next best gift...

Rande and Timothy have both been on tour and ended up in Austin TX at SXSW this week. I told them all I wanted (besides a phone call) was a photo of them together. When I look at this all I see is their big smiles and happiness to be together. When I look at photos of  the 3 of them growing up they always had their arms around each other. I hope whatever women come into their lives nurture their bond as brothers and friends.

Other big news is Ky is heading to DFW the 26th to interview with American for a flt attendant position...finally! While its not what any of us envisioned as a career for him sometimes life throws you curve balls and you just have to pull yourself up and get back in the game. Hopefully he can have some fun traveling and save enough to finish his degree.

Remember how excited I was to share my new garden with you? Well its nothing but bad news now.
I guess there is a reason it was this dumb empty area...its so darn hot it is frying my plants.

It looks worse in person...Maybe melons next year or just some heat resistant plants.

The good news is all our fruit trees look like this right now and the scent is heavenly!

Ok I will be truthful...I have been in a bit of a funk today. I REALLY wanted turning 60 to be more than just another day. I wanted it to be something to remember and to celebrate a new year ahead. We went to Hawaii for J's and while we didnt do much it just felt special being somewhere else.
I told J I thought it was too nice here in March to fly away and we should plan a trip when its hot. So we have kicked around the idea of going up in a bi plane tomorrow. I cant get excited about it anymore because I get airsick in small planes and have not enjoyed riding in them after a couple of maydays in my dad's. It also feels like I am trying too hard to make the day a big deal. I dont like parties so what is left? We are going out to dinner with a couple and her birthday is tomorrow too.
I guess I just need to wake up with a grateful heart and wait for the pecan blueberry pancakes to be ready. Maybe turning 60 is just another curve ball I need to get on with. I have been feeling so fortunate lately and loving our life and home. Yet wondering when the shoe will drop as if I dont deserve this joy. Maybe my 60th gift is to see the good in each day and just be happy.
Thanks for dropping by. xo