Time by cdonohoue

Time

I didn't take this - Gina did. My project so I am using it anyway! I sort of feel like sticking out my tongue and saying, "So There!" Time is the perfect subject for me. Feb. 18th, is my 62nd birthday - this was taken on the 17th. That does not depress me or make me unhappy in any way. It does, however, make me think of it's passage.
After church yesterday Andy, Gina and the boys came home with us and we partied all day. We had leftover Valentine's dessert with our sandwiches - unheard of. We had a few glasses of wine and played Candyland, Operation, Jinga and Yahtzee. In other words, we laughed all afternoon. Tom fixed pizza breads for supper and we had ice cream cake - my favorite - and "Happy Birthday" was sung in a variety of keys. I could not have asked for a better day for the last of my time as 61.
Today is going to be incredible! My best friend of the last 40+ years is taking me out to decorate cupcakes at a bakery that specializes in little girl's birthday parties. They said yes to having a big girl morning so I am really looking forward to that. Then we are taking our cameras wherever the weather and the spirit lead us.
I am very aware of the passage of time. That is why I have spent the last several years making sure that I treasure it, guard it, fill it with what thrills me and now documenting it here with you.
Happy Birthday..like the Rod Stewart song says.."you wear it well"
February 18th, 2013  
It sounds like you had the happiest of birthdays Cathy,and today's treat sounds wonderful.
February 18th, 2013  
Its a great image of what sounds like it was a wonderful occasion: Happy Birthday
February 18th, 2013  
Happy Birthday!!! Beautiful words to go with your beautiful pic! :0)
February 18th, 2013  
That's a very cool birthday. People get really hung up on age, all it means is that you've been around the sun 62 times now. If you had been born on Mercury you would be 257 but if you had been born on Saturn you would only be 2.
February 18th, 2013  
Happy birthday yep time waits for no-one my birthday tomorrow the 19th
February 18th, 2013  
Happy Birthday, Cathy! I love your attitude.
February 18th, 2013  
Happy Birthday! Great words of wisdom and very, very true :)
February 18th, 2013  
Happy Birthday, nice shot and words.
February 18th, 2013  
Enjoy every minute, Cathy as I know you do! Happiest of birthdays, dear friend!
February 18th, 2013  
Happy birthday, Cathy!!! Sounds like a whole heap of fun :)
February 18th, 2013  
Happy Birthday, Cathy and many more of them too!
February 18th, 2013  
Happy birthday, Cathy! May your 62nd year be filled with blessings!
February 18th, 2013  
Great shot. Thank you, Gina. And you're right, it's your project. And this is definitely a good shot to include in your project.
February 18th, 2013  
Happy day of your birth
February 18th, 2013  
Vee
Happy Birthday and many more! I know what you mean about "time". It's good to savor the moments:)
February 18th, 2013  
Nice one :)
February 18th, 2013  
I realize your birthday is tomorrow, but I'll say it here today HAPPY 62nd BIRTHDAY. Isn't it funny, and since we are the same age (well, I am a month older ; ) I can say this, but don't you remember when you thought 25 was old??? Age is just a number. I hope you have a wonderful celebration--cupcake decorating sounds like so much fun. Good luck on your photography jaunt--can't wait to see what you capture.
February 18th, 2013  
Happy birthday, Cathy! I have you beat by a couple of years, and I also do not regret each birthday, but enjoy them to the max as they are not only a marker of time passing, but a reminder that I am still "alive and kicking" and how very grateful I am for that!
February 18th, 2013  
Such a lovely shot too!! Round the sun 62 times.....I rather like that idea!! Sounds like you all had fun and happy cake decorating too!! Very many happy returns!
February 18th, 2013  
Happy Birthday! What inspiring words! I also have a birthday this weekend and I will turn 61! I am so excited,because that means 1 more year of working then I will be off to retirement world. I want to have your attitude and treasure every day of this coming year!
February 18th, 2013  
I'd die for those cheekbones!!
February 18th, 2013  
Happy Birthday,Cathy!!
February 18th, 2013  
Yes, Cathy, you wear it well, indeed. happy Birthday.
February 18th, 2013  
A very Happy Birthday Cathy, so glad you are embracing life!
February 18th, 2013  
Happy Birthday Cathy!
February 18th, 2013  
I like your smile, Cathy and appreciate your giving us the happenings of the day - you are lucky to have people who will play games with you! I have to force people to do that! Happy Birthday today - its the 18th here now!
February 18th, 2013  
Happy Birthday to you,
Happy Birthday to you,
you look fab and happy,
Enjoy being 62! :)
February 18th, 2013  
Happy birthday Cathy... I'm glad to hear you had a great day.
February 18th, 2013  
Happy Mirthday Cathy. So glad you had a day of doing whatever you pleased
February 19th, 2013  
Happy Birthday! I'm right behind you! Can't say that I'm looking forward to it but like my Mama always says, "I'm glad I've made it this far." I loved your words and your attitude. You go, lady!
February 19th, 2013  
Age is simply a number and if you live your life to the full it shouldn't make any difference! Cup cake decorating party sounds like great fun. I hope you take some pictures to share. Sounds like your pre birthday day was an auspicious occasion :o) xx
February 19th, 2013  
Happy birthday. You are a beautiful woman who doesn't show her age. Like you, getting older doesn't bother me at all as long as I am healthy. I would dare say that it is even more fun.
February 19th, 2013  
fav photo even though you never took this Happy Birthday Cathy
February 19th, 2013  
Loved reading this and the casual elegance this candid captured. Beautiful sentiments and heart!
February 20th, 2013  
♫ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
♫ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
♫ HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY DEAR CATHY
♫ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU
February 20th, 2013  
you are such a delightfully, sweet lady~!!
February 23rd, 2013  
Ditto what Bulldog sang!!
February 24th, 2013  
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