Thursday, May 24, 2012

Celebrating Half a Century

I hit the big Five O on Tuesday. I'm really thankful for my renewed health and could not help but reflect what life was like for me just a year ago.

Wow, time really flies. I can't believe that 2012 is almost half gone.

I have some thoughtful friends that made my birthday extra special and I wanted to share some pictures of their gifts to me. First, I received a lovely package from my friend Arcadia in France. Among the things she sent was this lovely cross stitch that she created into a very cute purse.
This past Saturday, I opened my mailbox to find this lovely cross-stitched card and biscornu kit from my friend Nicola in England.
On Monday I received this lovely stitched piece and a French cross-stitch pattern from my friend BeckySC.
Thanks to all three of you for your friendship and kindness.

19 comments:

Giovanna said...

Many Happy Returns! I'm glad you're feeling well. You've had some beautiful gifts, good for you.

Nicola said...

You're very welcome Julianne. I hope you had a lovely day on Tuesday. Will e-mail you soon.

valerie said...

Happy Birthday Julianne! I am so happy you are feeling better. You received some lovely gifts from friends!

Carolyn said...

Happy Belated Birthday, Julianne! I hope this year brings you great health and happiness. :)

LOVELY stitchy gifts you received! Enjoy!

Hugs from Texas,
Carolyn :0)

Myra said...

Happy belated birthday! It was great seeing a new post from you and I am glad you are doing well.

Melissa said...

Happy Birthday! Glad things are looking brighter this year than last. You have received many lovely gifts!

Wishing you a wonderful year!

Laura said...

Happy Birthday!! You received some lovely gifts....aren't stitching gifts the best!?? Happy you had such a great day!

Michelle-ozark crafter said...

Glad to hear good health has returned!

Carol said...

♫♪♫ Happy Belated Birthday ♫♪♫

Hope your 50th birthday was very special, Julianne--you have been through a lot over the past year and I hope this next decade brings only good things your way :)

Danielle said...

So glad to see you post and wish you continued good health. Have a great birthday. Hugs to you and Owen.

Deb said...

Happy Birthday. You received some wonderful gifts!!

barbara said...

What a happy, positive post. Wishing you all the best in your new year!

Julie said...

Belated Birthday Wishes to you Julianne.
Beautiful gifts from your stitching friends.

Berit said...

Happy Belated Birthday! These are beautiful gifts, and I especially love the piece with the little birds from Becky! The finish is just too sweet! Do you know what the pattern is?

Brigitte said...

I'm late, I know. But I want to send you some very belated Happy Birthday wishes anyway: First wish would be health, second wish would be good stitching friends and third wish would be always something to stitch.
You've received some great birthday gifts. Enjoy!!

Marie said...

Well HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY to you! I hope that the day was extra special and that the year ahead is filled with good health and much happiness.

Enjoy your birthday treasures.

I am so glad to see you posting. :D

Enjoy your summer.

Annette said...

Ciao!Your blog is wonderful!I love your cross-stitching works, it is my passion!I hope you want to visit my blog to see the cross-stitching pictures I have posted until now.
http://ce-que-je-aime.blogspot.it/

I would like to join your blog: how can I do? I can't see the followers window

Sylvie said...

Julianne my mail is coming back to me, i try on your blog, hope you'll read it !

hello, is it the design on wish card ?
I'm very happy you linke my blog, I'm french and I've not speak english a long time ago !
Sylvie

Sylvie said...

hello Julianne, I will come to visit you longer tomorrow !