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Friday, September 3, 2010

A Great Birthday

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Yesterday Gerri and I went to Pizza Hut for my birthday.  I had a taste for pizza and we have not been to a Pizza Hut in a good while so I thought it would be a nice change.  We ordered a medium pan pepperoni pizza and boy was it good!  The best part of the pizza dinner was being with my best friend, Gerri.  She is such a special wife, and I am a very fortunate man.  We didn’t get a birthday cake because my doctor wants me to cut way back on sugars; seems I am pre-disposed for diabetes.  Man that stinks, I love eating sweets.

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Tonight Stephen and Jennifer are coming down and we are meeting them at our favorite Mexican restaurant.. San Marcos.  And the celebration continues; it’s so great to spend that time with family, we are so blessed.

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We   would like to say a special thanks to our new friends and thanks for joining along with us.  We hope each of you have a great Labor Day weekend and be safe. 

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24 comments:

  1. Roadrunner ChroniclesSeptember 3, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    Beautiful photos! And Happy Birthday. Nothing like being able to spend one with your kids --at any age!

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  2. CindySeptember 3, 2010 at 9:28 AM

    Happy Birthday friend!! Mine was this past weekend!! How is your sister doing? It is great when we can be with our best friends!!

    Cindy and Walker

    PS Bird and butterfly pictures..awesome!!

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  3. Chuck and Anneke's RV travelsSeptember 3, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    Happy Birthday!

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  4. Weldon and SandySeptember 3, 2010 at 9:45 AM

    Great photos. Happy Birthday! Your camera must be a good one as the pictures are so sharp and clear.

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  5. Along the Way with JnKSeptember 3, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Always nice to have a great birthday.

    Your photos are magnificent...really love close up shots, not always an easy task to accomplish, but you did it well!

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  6. RickSeptember 3, 2010 at 10:27 AM

    Happy Birthday, Mike! I'm sure one tiny, little piece of birthday cake would be o.k. today!

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  7. Travels with EmmaSeptember 3, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    What interesting butterflies! It's been years since I've been to a Pizza Hut. Enjoy your continued celebration. :)

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  8. John and CarolSeptember 3, 2010 at 11:04 AM

    Happy Birthday Mike. I love pizza too. I'm glad you got to spend it with your best friend!

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  9. Sue and DougSeptember 3, 2010 at 11:42 AM

    so happy you had a great birthday!!!..Cheers!!!

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  10. UnknownSeptember 3, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    Happy Birthday!!!!!

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  11. Sam&Donna WeibelSeptember 3, 2010 at 12:41 PM

    Your Birthday snuck up on us, HAPPY BIRTHDAY, hope that's loud enough, Pizza goes great with any birthday and a cold one to go with it, And yes you do have a special wife. Sam sats the camera would do a great job with a train. Be safe out there. Sam & Donna.

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  12. Carol KSeptember 3, 2010 at 1:11 PM

    You are a photo expert, Mike, What a great hobby! I'm glad to hear that you had a nice birthday.

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  13. Connie and RodSeptember 3, 2010 at 1:52 PM

    Happy Birthday Mike!
    Great pictures.

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  14. BobSeptember 3, 2010 at 4:15 PM

    Happy Birthday! You have more control than I do when it comes to sweets.

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  15. The Gypsy G-MasSeptember 3, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Happy Birthday Mike! Sounds like it was a perfect birthday, spending it with the ones you wanted to the most. And what a sweet tribute to your wife! Although I have yet to meet you in person, I already know that you're both very special people!

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  16. pidgeSeptember 3, 2010 at 5:27 PM

    Hope you had a great Birthday!! Loved your pictures in this blog. What bird is that?

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  17. MerikaySeptember 3, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    Excellent pictures!

    I join in with the others to wish a Happy Birthday To You....

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  18. Margie M.September 3, 2010 at 7:35 PM

    Happy Birthday Mike! I hope you enjoy your evening celebration with Stephen and Jennifer as much as you liked that great pizza. :) I know you will.

    Your bird pics really rock, as usual. Nice work. Have a good weekend.

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  19. KathySeptember 3, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    How precious to spend your special day with your best friend! You two are delightful to be around, even if for some of us, it's simply thru your words and superb photos.
    Blessings, Kathy

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  20. Mike and Peggy EvringhamSeptember 4, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    Glad to see you two are continuing to fare well. Happy BD Mike! Isn't it great having our best friend with us "full time"

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  21. Jim and SandieSeptember 4, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    So - you're getting older.(hee hee hee) And I really don't like Pizza Hut cause I don't eat pizza or I should say I don't eat cheese.

    Okay - I feel better. Everybody else was being way too nice. I really am happy you had such a great day. I, too, love celebrating with my best friend and hubby. Just makes those days even more special. And those pictures are magnificent. WOW.

    Now go out and celebrate again just because.

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2010 at 11:12 AM

    A belated "Happy Birthday". Thursday was a Road Day for us so we're sorry we missed it. Ya'll take such pretty pictures, I have to ask, what kind of camera do you have? Carol and I are fixing to upgrade ours and we're gathering information.

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  23. Jessica RikerSeptember 4, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    Happy birthday Mike! :) Sounds like you had a great day. Nothing better than spending a special day with the people who mean the most!!

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  24. Pj & MelissaSeptember 5, 2010 at 11:15 PM

    Happy Birthday!!

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