Monday, September 28, 2009

CSAYL #36 and How did I get to 45?


Good Morning! Sorry I'm a little late with my challenge card, which is horrible, since I was the hostess this week. The Challenge was to create a scene with at least two different stamps or stamp sets! This cute little image is Penguin Candy Cane Swing from Pink Cat Studio's Digital Image Store. The Tree's are from It's Snow Time, a retired SU! set.

Prism Equivalent to Cardstock is Spring Willow Medium and Baby Blue Medium. The little Chipboard Piece is from Scenic Route! Hope you'll play along with us today............




So, today is my Birthday..........I've never been big on celebrating my own Birthday! I love to make surprises for my friends and family on their Birthdays, but just prefer to observe my own quietly!

I really can't believe that I've been on this earth for 45 years. Where DID the time go? Most days I don't even feel remotely close to 45, some days I feel a Hundred. What I do know, is that the 40's have been the most wonderful time in my life. I enjoy my son and his age.....allows us to share humour, good discussion and watching him quickly approach adulthood. I am blessed to have very good friends and a supportive family. Lastly, as a woman in her 40's, I finally feel comfortable in my own skin and with who I am.........there's always room for improvement, but I am good with me!!! Every day should be a celebration for all our blessings..............each day on earth is a gift and that is all the celebration I need

Happy Stamping

*****Vicki~~~~~

25 comments:

  1. Happy birthday, Vicki!! 45?? I never would have believed it!! Sounds like you are in the perfect place in life!! Have a fantastic day!!

    (Can't wait to see you this weekend!!!)

    Mwah!!

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  2. what a cute card- love all the colors and elements. and HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I am 45 too and can't really comprehend that...so bizarre to me :)

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  3. Oh I just ADORE this card Vicki!!! WOW!! Penguins are my FAV!!!!

    And holy cow...not only do we share the same name, we ALMOST share the same b-day too!! Mine is tomorrow!! :) I wish many happy blessing on your special birthday hun!! HUGS

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  4. BTW..forgot to tell you that you are looking fab for 45 girl!! :)

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  5. You look soooo sexy in this picture!
    Happy Birthday chickee!

    Love ya,
    Di

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  6. Happy Birthday Miss Vicki!!! You are looking so good girl!!!! 45 years young!!

    OMG I love that sweet stamp, just darling!!!

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  7. Happy Birthday, Vicki! Hope you have a fabulous day.

    I know what you mean about the years. I turn 55 in exactly one month, and I can't figure out how that happened for the life of me!

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  8. Happy Birthday, Vicki!!! You look FAB and not a day over 29!

    Love your cards... I love stopping by to see what you've been doing!

    Hugs,
    lise

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  9. Congratulations sweetie!!!! I wouldn't have guessed you were 45 at all!! Time has treated you VERY well :). Very good to hear you are at a stage in your life where you are exactly where you want to be.

    Love the card you did!! The lovely snow flakes, the cute image... it's just perfect!! Hope you have a wonderful day sweetie!!

    xxx
    Mariska

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  10. Happy Happy Day Vicki Girl!!! that photo of you is gorgeous!! I must say...you hardly look a day over 35 let alone 45...Seriously!!! You are a beauty!!!

    Love and hugs!! Enjoy your day!!!

    LORi

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  11. Super cute penquin card Vicki. Happy birthday, hope you had a wonderful day!

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  12. HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEETIE!!!! I hope you have a wonderful day!!
    Big hugs,
    Melissa

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  13. A very happy birthday to you Vicki! Love that picture of you. You look fabulous!!

    Oh, and I love your card. Adorable!! xx

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  14. Adorable card!! and Happy Birthday!!

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  15. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! You look amazing! I really thought your were a 20 something year old!! What is your secret? :) What a great outlook on life you have. Hope you have a great Birthday!! And super cute card today!!

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  16. Happy Birthday Vicki, gosh looking at your profile pic I thought you were a young chick in her 20's!!!!! Looking good girl!!!

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  17. Happy Birthday! Love this card! So cute!

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  18. Who is that sexy skinny chick? Happy Birthday Girlie!

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  19. Happy Birthday Vicki!!! You look great and I am wishing u many more wonderful years! :) BTW..the card is ADORABLE as usuall!!

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  20. I'm so glad that Life is good! There's a lot to be thankful for, and while getting older is definitely interesting, it does have its advantages! Learning to love oneself is certainly one of the best! Glad you had a great birthday! Your picture is beautiful, and your card is precious! Love all those dots!

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  21. Super cute card! Happy Birthday! Hope you have a fabulous day! :) ~Tori

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  22. I love that picture Vicki you look awesome. I cannot wait to see you this weekend. The time certainly does fly by - remember your 40th!!!! That "cake"!!!!! oh my how is it possible that was 5 years ago.
    Regardless if you are 45 or 95 you are beautiful and my very best friend in the whole wide world.
    I love you bunches and bunches!!!
    Jax

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  23. First let me just wish you a great year since I've missed wishing you a Happy 45th Birthday (always a day late and a dollar short) - You look marvelous!
    Love your sweet little Penguin card.

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  24. Vicki, this card is SOO gorgeous! Love the colours and cute penguin and lovely polka dot background. Well, I love it all!

    Cindy :)

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  25. Happy Belated Birthday, dear girl. I'm fast approaching 50 and it has given me pause to think. But I agree with what you said about your 40's...I felt exactly the same way. Now time seems more limited, shall we say... so I'm determined now, more than ever, to live life to the fullest and the way I want to!!!

    Hugs,
    Lisa

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Thanks so much for visiting my blog. I hope you have a wonderful day and I very much appreciate your sweet comments!

*****Vicki*****