Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Thanks Mom!

In the below post, my mom commented asking whether I'd received a special package yet. I didn't think so and then went to bed for the night. But about five minutes later as I was starting to drift off to sleep, I sat straight up and remembered that I'd heard a delivery truck earlier in the afternoon.

Okay... I confess... I'd been napping and didn't answer the door.

So I went and checked the porch. Sure enough.
This is what I found!
Unfortunately, I dropped my camera a few days ago and killed it. So you have to rely on the stock photo. But it came beautifully packaged in a fancy red box. I almost didn't want to open it, it was so pretty. But, of course, I did.

It's perfect. Because my mom gave it to me... her oldest daughter. And I'll wear it for my daughter. Kinda full circle.

My first birthday present for my 36th year.
Thanks Mom! I absolutely love it!

43 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'm so glad you found it before your birthday...I wanted it to be the first thing you got. And I wsnted you to know that even though I am on the road ALL THE TIME and have very little off time I didn't forget.

And the full circle idea was exactly what I was thinking when I saw it. Love ya...Happy Birthday...but did you have to tell that you're 36, now I really feel antique!!!

TBG Happenings said...

:) Very pretty and a special gift from you mom!

happy birthday Krista!

Have a great time celebrating this weekend....wish I could be there!

Polar Bear said...

Oh, I love your mom's post! Antique ~ that is cute!!! I'm going to have to remember that one.

I LOVE the necklace! It is perfect!

Happy Birthday K! I hope you have a WONDERFUL, warm day!

We're off of school again today! Woo Hoooo!!

Headmeister said...

OMG, I can't tell you how many times I came "this close" to ordering this necklace for myself! I LOVE it! What a great gift!

Happy Birthday Special K! BTW... I left you a little "note" over on my blog ;)

ONE MORE SLEEP! WOO HOO!

Robin said...

Happy Happy Birthday Krista! Love the necklace. That is so cool! Have a wonderful time this weekend with the gals! Enjoy some warm weather for us Ohio gals. :0)

ps.. you could bring some back with you if you like :0)

Noemi said...

Happy Birthday Chica! I just love it...

How sweet the comment you Mom left. Hope you have a lovely birthday and drinking a Margarita to celebrate! LOL

Debra Sue said...

I thought I left a comment, but I guess it disappeared. Anyway...

I love the necklace! Your mama is a sweetie.

Happy Birthday! Have a great margarita-filled, diet-free weekend!

PS - I left you some love over at the blog, I hope that's okay.

Kim said...

LOVE IT!!!!
My husband bought me one just like it...
It is a WONDERFUL feeling when you are wearing that... feels a little bit closer to your daughter..
Hugs to you girly..
Great Birthday present..

Kim said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
You are going to have sooo much fun this weekend..
Drink one for me...

Anonymous said...

I got that and the bracelet for Christmas. Just love them!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday Krista!!! All special people are born in February!! (Mine's in 11 days, ya know!) The necklace is perfect. What a great gift. Your mom did good. BTW...I'm also excited BB is on again...what about those hook ups last night? Ryan is a litle upset he's not paired with Jen...hope their relationship can take it. I'm rooting for them since they are our little Ohio couple. And, Survivor is always a "must see" TV. Have you watched Paradise Hotel yet? It's a reality show that was on 5 years ago and it's back again on Monday nights. It's been on for 2 weeks already. I watch Celebrity Re-hab, too. I tell ya...I'm such a reality TV junkie but I do miss Grey's Anatomy and Two and a Half Men. Have a wonderful day!!

Rhonda said...

Happy birthday! Hope it's just as special as you are.

Anonymous said...

I LOVE it!!! I might just have to get one for myself...

Kayce said...

I love that necklace! Beautiful!

Happy Birthday!

Sara said...

Happy Birthday Krista! Have a wonderful day!

RamblingMother said...

Happy Birthday. I have that necklace and love it.

Beverly

Amie said...

Happy Birthday girl!

What a special gift... what a sweet gesture, so thoughtful. I know you are not taking that thing off...

Hope you have a Happy Day!

:)
Amie

4D said...

Happy Birthday! What a lovely pressie. Your mom is so sweet.

Have a great weekend! Enjoy your `rita!

Keep smilin!

kerri said...

It's gorgeous, what a beautiful and thought present.
You'll be able to someday pass it on to your daughter when she becomes a Mom.

Anonymous said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope you have a wonderful day (and year!)

t~ said...

A very special birthday gift from your mom!

Happy Birthday girl! One more day....

Lisa~~ said...

Lovely, wear it well. Have a very happy birthday.

a Tonggu Momma said...

I rarely ever wear jewelry (I hate it), but guess what necklace I'm wearing today? Yep -- you guessed it. The Tongginator said, when she noticed, "Momma, you're wearing jewelry. I love your pretty necklace." Here's praying your daughter will love your necklace just as much. :) Happy Birthday!

Middle-Aged Moi said...

That is SO nice! What a great gift! Happy Birthday!!!!

Anonymous said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!! I hope you have a blessed year!

Elise said...

Beautiful....hope you have an amazing birthday!!!!!

lesleegp said...

Happy birthday!

Michelle said...

Happy Happy Birthday! I remember 36......sigh. :)

Ava's family said...

I just LOVE that necklace! Happy B-day chickie! Hey, I hear you like jello shots??!! =)

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, my sweet friend!!! Have a wonderful time this weekend with your peeps and have a Margarita for me, will ya?

~Kristen said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.... HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!

Hope you had a great day.. See ya tomorrow!!!!!! :o)))

C's Mom said...

Beautiful...your mom's post is sweet.

I love that necklace, and like Hedda, nearly ordered one myself some time back.

Happy Birthday, young chickie!

Kristy said...

Hi my name is Kristy and I would like to wish you a very Happy Birthday!!!!

The present your mom gave you is just beautiful, I love it.

Love, Kristy

I am gonna add you to my blog roll, you can do the same if you would like to .

Shannon said...

Happy Birthday to you, K! What a beautiful prezzie. A Birthday nap sounds delightful...as long as you live it up later! =) (Make sure someone brings their camera along for that later part though!)

Joannah said...

I love it! Happy birthday!

Nikki said...

Came over from I-con's blog to wish you a very happy birthday!
I love the necklace from your mom...so beautiful and thoughtful.

JoAnn in NJ said...

Happy Birthday Special K!
Your Mama has great taste in daughters and jewelry!

Have a great time with your bloggy girls!

Daniella said...

Love this present - your mom is awesome! Happy, happy birthday - enjoy the weekend! Have lots of fun!

Mamacita said...

Happy Birthday, you sweet young thang!

Traci said...

Happy Birthday!

What a great gift Mom gave you.

Traci

Gen said...

Happy Birthday!

The necklace is beautiful - wear it proudly :)

Have a wonderful weekend and celebrate to your heart's content.

Many birthday hugs xoxox

M3 said...

Aw, happy birthday! (and your mom's comment is so cute)

kitchu said...

Happy Bday Krista!! What a great gift from your mom :)