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Tammy, here is my "subtle" suggestion: "I better have a big whopping party!" (hahahah!). This is a "big" year for us too as we are coming up on our 10th year wedding anniversary and debating a trip (sans monster, er I mean DD!) between either Paris or Iceland. I am actually seriously looking forward to 40!
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Okay Loveajax....I very am very jelouse because we are about to celebrate our 10 year anniversary and dh's goal was to go the Disney World(your destinations are far more cooler). But my niece is getting married in Colorado so our trip this year will be....guess....to COLORADO mid July. Either destination will be way cool....you must let us know what you decide and how much fun you have!
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Tammy, here is my "subtle" suggestion: "I better have a big whopping party!" (hahahah!). This is a "big" year for us too as we are coming up on our 10th year wedding anniversary and debating a trip (sans monster, er I mean DD!) between either Paris or Iceland. I am actually seriously looking forward to 40!
Me and 10 of my closest friends spent a week in Negril, Jamaica at an upscale resort (The Grand Lido). On my birthday, everyone wore white to dinner. I, much to everyone's surprise, wore a royal blue dress (that was short, showed a bit of cleavage -no bra- and had spaghetti straps - not at all my style). We had a dinner party on the beach with cake, champagne and the ocean in front of us.....It was simply spectacular! P.S. I spent 6 months (prior to leaving) negotiating with the state to approve of and pay for my home daycare provider to watch my FC. I refused to send him to respite with someone whom I didn't know - I would not have been able to enjoy myself!!
My 40th birthday I was at my aunts house... didn't suspect a thing, even though my in-laws had come down from Washington to Oregon with us, my parents were there, my sisters family, both my brother's families, my cousins... even long standing family friends showed up. and I just thought "Oh how lovely we can all get together!" See, my birthday is December 23rd so is always overshadowed by Christmas. In fact the reason we were there was because we would be celebrating Christmas at my brother's home the next day. So, I was quite surprised when they brought out the cake and sang for my Surprise Birthday Party/Baby shower! Yes, baby shower. On my 4oth birthday I was 7 months pregnant!
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My DH surprised me by planning a trip to Manhattan, took me to Daniel Boulud's restaurant (sat next to Liza Minelli) went to a Broadway show and shopping on 5th Ave. And I bought myself some black pearls. I have always wanted some, and I've never bought myself any "important" jewelry, so I did it. It was fun---we were in a little store in Soho and the clerk understood that it was a big decision for me and made the appropriate fuss---she brought out champagne for us in the store. Loveajax, I was kind of like you---we had been to this TERRIBLE 40th bday party a few months before and I told him if I had to turn 40 at a party like that I would leave him. (Nothing like a little hyperbole to make a man spring into action.)
Okay, not so subtle here... I just read all these ideas to my Hubby. Deadpan look and then he said, "I'll keep that in mind." I am so not getting a good birthday party. But it's okay, I'll be happy with whatever happens... life is good no matter what! And HBV, for the trip to Manhattan he said, "Is that Manhattan Kansas?" LOL!!!!
Blessed, that is hilarious!! We are hitting some big milestones around the same time....right now I am so annoyed with DH (for other matters) that it's hard to believe he will "get it right!" HBV, what is YOUR husband's number..Maybe I can have DH call for hints!I love all the stories. I know BIL literally told his wife he would LEAVE her if she HAD a party (he is so low key). It's so funny how everyone wants different things! Vern, that sounds like a BLAST! My college gfriends and I are also planning a trip, but probably something more local! MrsRed, now THAT would be a great 40th bday present. My grandmothers had children at 43 and 45. Thanks for all the well wishes. Bday is actually Oct, anniversary Aug, but w/ DH I need to "plant the seed" early, early!
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I found this fun little piece of trivia. All you do is plug in your month and date of your birthday and it gives you some information about you. I was surprised that is was very close to who I am. Hope you enjoy it too! Let me know if it was you or totally off. Have fun![URL="http://www.blogthings.com/whatdoesyourbirthdatemeanquiz/"]http://www.blogthings.com/whatdoesyourbirthdatemeanquiz/[/URL]
This is a fun thread! DH and I spent 9 days on Kauai for my 40th. And watched Superbowl XLI in the Shearaton with gently island breezes on the ocean in the background. It was heaven! :)
This year we spent my 41st at home with friends watching the Superbowl and I got the best present watching the Pats going down!!!
I love my 40's cuz I don't look my age!!!:rockband:
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