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Spring is in the Air

February 12th, 2015 at 07:12 pm

I have two glorious signs of spring today. This is one of the flowering cherry trees blooming in the high school parking lot:



and this is in my gutter garden with garlic coming up:



Today is my 45th birthday. It is also the birthday of Abraham Lincoln. I have always loved that I share a birthday with one of the greatest presidents this country has ever had.

It will be a low key day here. I haven't even decided if I am going to make a cake or not. I am doing so well on my diet I am concerned what suddenly adding sweets back in might do to it. I like having lost those 15 pounds.

I think I will go and pick up some steaks at Trader Joe's, though, instead of sticking to the meal plan. I wasn't thinking about my birthday when I made it out. I think a nice rare ribeye would more than make up for no cake.

14 Responses to “Spring is in the Air”

  1. scottish girl Says:
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    Happy Birthday!

  2. Carol Says:
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    I think the steaks are a great idea. My birthday is soon and I am asking for berries for dessert. If you have avoided sugar for a while (I have, too), it's a shame to sabotage ourselves. Happy birthday!

  3. creditcardfree Says:
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    Happy Birthday! My FIL birthday would have been today too. I like your idea of getting a steak instead of eating cake. Enjoy!!

  4. Looking Forward Says:
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    Happy Birthday!
    A good steak sounds really good - Yum! Big Grin

  5. VS_ozgirl Says:
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    Happy birthday! And your cherry blossom pic is beautiful Smile

  6. Ima saver Says:
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    Happy Birthday. Robin! You and Abe!!

  7. Ladya70 Says:
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    Have a blessed birthday!!

  8. NJDebbie Says:
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    Happy 45th birthday!! I'm glad there are signs of spring for you. Nothing but and Arctic blast here this coming weekend.

  9. Bluebird Says:
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    Happy Birthday!!!

  10. FrugalTexan75 Says:
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    Happy birthday! Enjoy your steak!

  11. LuckyRobin Says:
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    Thank you, everyone for the birthday wishes!

  12. LuckyRobin Says:
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    Oh, and despite my better judgment I had a small slice of cake, but it didn't seem to affect me on the scales. My family just didn't think we should go without cake. So maybe I can get away with sweets once a week. But I'll keep it towards honey and not sugar in the future.

  13. LuckyRobin Says:
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    Oh, and DH and I decided we would go out without the kids on Saturday afternoon for an early surf and turf dinner as a combination my birthday present/Valentine's day date thingy.

  14. wowitsawonderfullife Says:
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    Happy Birthday Robin!

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