Friday, July 29, 2011

Turning the BIG 4-0

From the movie When Harry Met Sally...

Sally: "...And I'm gonna be 40!"
Harry: "When?!?"
Sally: "SOMEDAY!!!"
....

My birthday is coming.  Let me rephrase that - my 40th Birthday is coming (I don't even like typing that)!  While there are those that might say that age is just a number, 40 seems like an awfully BIG number :(  I didn't think turning the big 4-0 would bother me quite so much, but truth be told, I'm less than thrilled about it.  But I won't bemoan the reasons here...suffice it to say that I've made my peace with it :) 

I've never done much to celebrate my birthday. I'm excellent at celebrating for others - but my own is typically low key. 

A beautiful cake from my Sweetie ♥
This will sound quite sad, really, but I've only had a handful of birthday cakes in my lifetime!  Like seriously - I could probably count them on one hand.  Truth be told, I'm not much of a sweets person, and only until recently have I learned to enjoy a really decadent, delicious cake :)  


I know more and more women are making big party plans for their 40th,  but that's just not my style.  However, if I could plan the ultimate "turning-40" girly-girl party, my dream birthday cake would look exactly like this...

That may be the very prettiest cake
(and believe me - I could stare at beautiful cakes and baked goods ALL day)
I have ever seen.

Do you do your own birthday up in lavish style or are you more like me and keeping it simple? 
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  1. Barb July 29, 2011 at 12:14 PM

    Judy, I had to smile when I read your post. I so remember turning 40. I was really depressed and now, I laugh.....40 is nothing....you are still a baby. I DO understand how you feel, though, and time will have to pass for you to see this.

    My birthdays are low key....they always have been. I am just not into big celebrations for something like this. Just me....I guess.

    Happy almost birthday.

    Barb ♥

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  2. GinaJuly 30, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    I have to agree with Barb. Just wait till you're in your 50's lol. I'm also like you and keep my birthdays low key.

    Happy Birthday!!!!

    Gina

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  3. VictoriaSAugust 1, 2011 at 1:20 PM

    Judy! I didn't realize it was going to be the big 4-0! Honey, you ARE just a baby still! 40 is the new 30! Take it from someone who hasn't gotten over 50 yet!

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  4. Barb August 2, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Judy,

    Sending you big ole birthday wishes.....40 never looked so good!!!!

    Do you still have the silver tray? Oh, I do hope so. It is so heavy and beautiful....I just stand and stare at it. Thanks for sharing your memory with me...that was special.

    Happy Birthday!!!!

    Hugs, Barb

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  5. The Charm of HomeAugust 3, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    What a gorgeous cake! Happy Birthday!
    Sherry

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  6. Moore MinutesAugust 4, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    I am still in disbelief that you're turning 40. You look SO young!! I want to know your secrets pretty please. (I really do! lol) You're so beautiful.

    That cake is lovely. <3

    I prefer low key birthdays for myself. I don't like being the center of attention. I prefer to get exited over others but I always end up feeling out of place when I'm the celebrated one. Does that even make sense? lol

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY JUDY!! I hope you enjoy this brand new decade.

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  7. Emily - faliLVAugust 23, 2011 at 1:39 AM

    Beautiful Cake - but it almost looks too good to eat!! Happy almost bday. Mine is coming up too! ;)

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