A couple years ago I started on a quest toward arriving at my fiftieth birthday being fit and fabulous, and May 15th, I arrived at age 50 feeling fit and fabulous.
I wanted a party to celebrate this new half-century ahead of me and to celebrate the new person I am today after having reinvented myself in so many ways. So, I asked my daughters to do this for me and the result was more than I ever imagined. My son-in-law and oldest daughter did a lot of the legwork getting everything together. The sisters (my daughters) went shopping for decorations and ordered a gorgeous specially decorated cake for me. They had catered food and the caterer made a special version of the menu that was Weight Watchers friendly – just for me. (We think that it totaled up about 5-6 points for the meal – leaving points room for birthday cake!)
I hope to have more pictures later as soon as my oldest loads the ones from her camera, but in the meantime, here are some that I took on my camera.
Evan was particularly interested in the little candies with the “50” wrapper.
More of the gorgeous decorations.
The hosts, Cindy and Cody…
Stacy and Laila
Cayden chatting with Tom
Me and my new beau, Tom. (My girls made me wear that hat all evening!)
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Oh, Claire, I am just soooo gushy about all of this. First of all, HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY!!! Second, your quest to be a fabulous fifty is just inspirational. I’m so ashamed to be dreading it so much. And finally, congratulations on your new beau, and for doing it right! Again, you’re an inspiration. The pictures are fantastic!!!
HAPPY HAPPY Birthday, Claire! Lovely pics of the family and was thrilled to see those pink little dimply elbows of Laila! And oh my goodness! I am so happy you and Tom have found each other……..you make a very good-looking couple together. I dunno, but you look together like you belong together!
hi tom!!!! (waving madly)
The next half of my life is going to be great, that’s for sure, no matter what it holds. Thanks to you all for all your support along the way to 50 too!
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