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Saturday, August 31, 2013

Happy Birthday To Me :)



Well, I don't mind getting a year older,
especially when my sweet husband gives me this for a present.




Isn't it funny, how when we are young we want flowers,
candy and jewelry.
The bling of this new faucet fills my heart with joy.
What a sweet husband, right?
Much better than any piece of jewelry . . .

 I love it!

 I'm celebrating 68 years of living on this beautiful planet.
life is good.

 Have a great day.
Your blogging sister, 
Connie :)


If any of you are into hot sauces
check out Steve's post on his collection,
and his special old coffee can.
It's a family heirloom :)

http://woodworkinandgoodeats.blogspot.com/



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  1. Elderberry-RobAugust 31, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Many happy returns Connie, your water tap looks very stylish and I can completely understand why you would enjoy a gift like this - goodo choice!
    Betty

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  2. Art and SandAugust 31, 2013 at 12:58 PM

    It is funny what we want and how we celebrate when we are older. Usually we want to stay younger. I am glad for my November birthday this year because our health insurance will decrease by $900 a month - 65 years old.

    Enjoy your new faucet. If you have a shortage of dishes, I am sure I could send some along.

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    1. ConnieAugust 31, 2013 at 10:16 PM

      You know I miss the energy and the pep that I am slowly loosing, but other than tha, I really enjoy the age that I am. I appreciate each day in a way that I never really even thought that much about, in my younger years :) I believe that each passage through life brings with it joys and new growth and wisdom.

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  3. GARAGE SALE GALAugust 31, 2013 at 1:19 PM

    HAPPY
    HAPPY
    BIRTHDAY
    TO
    YOU!!
    Yes, now I want new stuff for the home as gifts!
    Enjoy your day!
    Warmly,
    deb

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  4. Shabby chic SandyAugust 31, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    That faucet looks great--I would love that too! Happy Birthday to you :) Your blue jars look so pretty with the candles in them. Have a wonderful day!

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  5. Tant Gröns Lilla BodAugust 31, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY sweet Connie :)! Many blessings to you on your special day. The faucet looks great!
    /Maria

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  6. ShopgirlAugust 31, 2013 at 1:43 PM

    Happy birthday, I would love this gift too. Hugs, Mary

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    1. ConnieAugust 31, 2013 at 10:20 PM

      Hi, yes I think is is very pretty . . . it dresses up my kitchen :)

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  7. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsAugust 31, 2013 at 3:05 PM

    Happy Birthday, Connie! I would take a new sink as my birthday present this year. : )

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  8. BronAugust 31, 2013 at 4:03 PM

    Happy Birthday....and from someone who would love a kitchen makeover...I love your new gift. xxxx

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    1. ConnieAugust 31, 2013 at 10:23 PM

      I love gifts that are practical and this one is pretty, too. We all spend so much time in the kitchen, it was a very thoughtful gift. :)

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  9. Donna WilkesAugust 31, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    Will you use this to put out the fire caused by Steve's hot sauce? Happy, happy b-day!

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  10. MariQuiltsAugust 31, 2013 at 5:08 PM

    That's one fancy looking faucet...I love it. Happy Birthday, Have a great day!!

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  11. ellen abbottAugust 31, 2013 at 6:48 PM

    Happy birthday!

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  12. JunkchiccottageAugust 31, 2013 at 7:50 PM

    Happy Birthday Connie,
    I am with you I would much rather have the pretty faucet bling than any ole jewels any day. So pretty. Have a great birthday.
    Kris

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    1. ConnieAugust 31, 2013 at 10:26 PM

      I have jewelry that I never wear, but this faucet will be used everyday and several time a day . . . and doesn't it dress up my kitchen, I love it :)

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  13. cards4ubylouise and other treasuresAugust 31, 2013 at 7:53 PM

    Hi Connie....A big Happy 68th Birthday to you!! I like the "bling" your husband got for you...I think I shall have to put a bug in my husbands ear for some "bling" like that...hahaha!! Going to check Steve's hot sauce collection. Funny I just made some pickled Jalapino peppers the other day...we had a few on our taco's tonight. Not too bad.
    Louise

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    1. ConnieAugust 31, 2013 at 10:31 PM

      Hi Louise, we like hot and spicy food around here. My very favorite is Steve's Chicken Gumbo . . . Yum.
      I love my new bling . . . I'm so happy that I decided to paint the kitchen, because now I'll be going into winter will a beautiful new faucet as well as a bright and cheerful kitchen. We spend a lot of time in the kitchen around here. Thanks for the birthday wish :)

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  14. Denise * KKL PrimitivesAugust 31, 2013 at 8:04 PM

    Happy birthday Connie!!! Love your 'bling'!!

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  15. MelanieAugust 31, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Happy birthday, Connie! Your faucet is fancy pants awesome!

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    1. ConnieAugust 31, 2013 at 10:32 PM

      Hi Melanie, "Fancy Pants Awesome", I like that :)

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  16. FranAugust 31, 2013 at 10:29 PM

    Happy Birthday Connie, I hope you have a lovely day. I also now have tap 'envy'! Xxx

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    1. ConnieSeptember 1, 2013 at 10:42 AM

      Hi Fran, thank you for the birthday wish . . . today is the day, Sept 1st, I'm 68 years young :)
      You poor girl you have lived without a proper kitchen for so long . . . but it's right around the corner,
      and oh how sweet it will be :)

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  17. Acorn to OakSeptember 1, 2013 at 8:53 AM

    Happy Birthday! :-D

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  18. Helen PhilippsSeptember 1, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Happy birthday, Connie and wishing you a happy year ahead! I love your amazing gift.....the kind of bling I would like too!
    Helen x

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  19. Cozy Thyme CottageSeptember 1, 2013 at 10:22 AM

    Happy, happy birthday Connie! Nancy

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  20. Come Away With MeSeptember 1, 2013 at 10:25 AM

    Happy Birthday, Connie!! My birthday was just eight days before yours. August babies, both of us! Looks like your new lovely faucet will be helping you celebrate all year long whenever you are at the sink. Yes, that's a wonderful husband you have. Enjoy your weekend.

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    1. ConnieSeptember 1, 2013 at 10:54 AM

      Hi Sara, actually my birthday is today, Sept 1st, but we are only 9 days apart. I hope that your day was spent doing something lovely. We went to Steve's brother's for dinner Friday evening, and my sister-in-law made the most delicious meal that ended in peach cobber and ice cream. Then yesterday we went on a 4 hour sail out on the lake. It's been a lovely weekend, and it's not over yet :) Today I think we will stay home a rest up, or maybe take in a movie tonight :)

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  21. Betsy@My Salvaged TreasuresSeptember 1, 2013 at 11:06 AM

    Happy birthday to you! Hope you had a fabulous day. Just reading your reply comment above...my birthday is today, Sept 1st. also. Cheers!!

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    1. ConnieSeptember 2, 2013 at 7:37 AM

      Hi Betsy, I hope that your birthday was as sweet as mine. I have so much to be grateful for that my blessing overflow. Life is good and filled with love . . . I feel it from my family, my friends, and my blogging sisters. How blessed I am!

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  22. LANASeptember 1, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    Happy Birthday to you Connie, and I agree, your gift is great! I feel the same way, I would rather have something practical than flowers or jewelry!

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    1. ConnieSeptember 2, 2013 at 7:40 AM

      Hi Lana, thank you for this birthday wish, I am feeling very warm and fuzzy reading all of these comments from my blogging sisters. You're all such sweet gals and you have all warmed my heart :) Thank you again :)

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  23. AnnSeptember 1, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Happy Birthday to you
    Happy Birthday to you
    Happy Birthday dear Connie
    Happy Birthday to you.

    Sorry I missed it yesterday.
    That is an awesome faucet. I've never seen one like that before

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    1. ConnieSeptember 2, 2013 at 7:43 AM

      Hi Ann, thank you for singing to me . . . and you were not late, my birthday actually is Sept 1 st.
      I posted this a day early, so that I could be freed up on my actually birthday, for family fun and relaxation :)

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  24. Karen @ Beatrice EuphemieSeptember 1, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Happy, Happy Birthday, Connie! Wonderful gift from hubby! Looks great in your newly painted kitchen! xo

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  25. sweetvintageofmineSeptember 1, 2013 at 7:38 PM

    Happy Birthday, Connie! Sounds like you are having a wonderful birthday and the sink and faucet is beautiful....just like you! All pretty and a shining smile! From one sweetie to another~~~Roxie

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    1. ConnieSeptember 2, 2013 at 7:44 AM

      Hi Roxie, thank you for the sweet birthday wish :)

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  26. Terry's Tete-a-teteSeptember 2, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    Happy Birthday to you! Isn't it amazing how our thoughts on these gifts change through the years. Looks good.

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    1. ConnieSeptember 2, 2013 at 7:45 AM

      Hi Terry, yes it is . . . and thank you for the lovely birthday wish :)

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  27. Simply LokalSeptember 2, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Connie "Happy Late Birthday"! I hope it was wonderful..and love the gift from your husband. My youngest grand-daughter shares a Birthday with you! - Revis

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    1. ConnieSeptember 3, 2013 at 1:10 PM

      Hi Revis, thank you for the sweet birthday wish :)

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  28. A garden just outside VeniceSeptember 2, 2013 at 1:58 PM

    Happy belated Birthday then!
    Hi Connie, I hope you got my email!
    Michela x

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    1. ConnieSeptember 3, 2013 at 1:14 PM

      Hi Michela, I just checked and I do not have an email from you . . . if you get this please try again :)

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  29. Debbie@Mountain BreathsSeptember 2, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Happy Birthday Connie! I would take your gift over flowers any day ;o) xo

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    1. ConnieSeptember 3, 2013 at 1:15 PM

      Hi Debbie, thanks for the birthday wish and me too :)

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  30. ClaireSeptember 2, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    Hey Connie, belated birthday wishes, hope you had a lovely day and some cake was eaten :)
    Have fun using your new tap, I know what you mean about practical gifts being so much more appreciated.
    Hope you are enjoying some lovely Fall colour.

    Claire X

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    1. ConnieSeptember 3, 2013 at 1:16 PM

      Hi Claire, I am more than ready for fall, we have had the hotter summer that I can ever remember and it is still hot. Thank you for the sweet birthday wishes.

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  31. Bee LadySeptember 3, 2013 at 4:47 AM

    Happy Birthday Connie! That's a lovely faucet! My husband used to say I'm the only wife he's ever had that he can shop for her gifts at Lowe's! (he has had one other wife and we do have a warped sense of humor) You're so crafty I'm sure when that faucet wears out, you'll be making a bracelet with beads out of that spring!

    Cindy Bee

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    1. ConnieSeptember 3, 2013 at 1:19 PM

      Hi Cindy, well we have a weird sense of humor here too. Steve will sometimes introduce me as his first wife.
      When he does, it it usually accompanied with me elbowing him in the ribs :)

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  32. LuluSeptember 3, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    how sweet...love those type of things..
    hope your baby is still doing well, poor little thing..

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    1. ConnieSeptember 3, 2013 at 1:20 PM

      Hi Lulu, thanks for asking about Butchy, he is going wonderfully :)

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  33. PatriciaSeptember 3, 2013 at 11:45 AM

    Wishing you belated birthday wishes Connie. Hope you had a wonderful day and wish you many happy returns. Love your birthday gift from Steve.
    Patricia x

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    1. ConnieSeptember 3, 2013 at 1:21 PM

      Hi Patricia, thank you . . . I've had a lovely birthday weekend.

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  34. UnknownSeptember 4, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Connie, I hope you had a WONDERFUL Birthday!!!

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  35. Laura of Harvest Lane CottageSeptember 8, 2013 at 12:00 PM

    I adore it!
    Laura
    Harvest Lane Cottage

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  36. AliSeptember 9, 2013 at 1:35 AM

    I hope you had a wonderful birthday. I saw your cake on your other post, very unusual. Isn't it werid what pleases us?
    We didn't have a dryer for quite a number of years after getting married and I was thrilled when my hubby turned up with one
    unexpectedly. Have a lovely week.
    Ali x

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    1. ConnieSeptember 9, 2013 at 7:11 AM

      Hi Ali, having the tools to make our everyday life sweeter is always a treat. When Steve asks what I would like for a birthday, I usually think of something very practical. One year he build me shelves in my craft room. He is my sweetie :)

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