Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Reflections on My Birthday


Today is July 18th and it is my birthday.  While some like to make resolutions
on New Year's Eve, I like to reflect on the past year on my birthday.  I ask myself
what I have achieved in the past year?  What goals did I achieve and which ones
did I miss?




Are there any lifelong dreams that have yet to be fulfilled?
Have I been a good and kind person?  



Every new day brings another chance to be the person I really
want to be.  I will be taking the next couple of days off to greet this
new year of my life.  Until I see you all again I will be joining ~

Home and Garden Thursday
Open House Thursday
Vintage Thingie Thursday (because I am vintage)
Time Travel Thursday
Cottage Garden Party
Show and Tell Friday
Home Sweet Home
Potpourri Friday
Feathered Nest Friday
Inspiration Friday
Pink Saturday

Bentley ~ I think it's time to start working on another backyard
camping theme!

Hugs,
Susan and Bentley


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46 comments:

  1. LottieJuly 18, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    Susan, happy birthday! My birthday is July 13th and I do the same thing...reflect on the past year and make resolutions for the next! Have a good week!

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  2. Barbara F.July 18, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    Happiest of birthdays, Susan! What did Bentley get his momma? I love your tent, that is my idea of camping (glamping?). Enjoy! xo

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  3. Robin@DecoratingTennisGirlJuly 18, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Happy Birthday, my dear friend. I am hoping this is a great year for you!
    Lots of love,
    Robin
    p.s. Bentley give Momma a bday hug from me :)

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  4. Content in a CottageJuly 18, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    Happy Birthday, Susan.
    Enjoy your time away from the computer.
    xo, Rosemary

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  5. Visits With MaryJuly 18, 2012 at 4:59 PM

    Happy Birthday Susan !!

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  6. Sherri B.July 18, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    Wishing you a very Happy Birthday...Enjoy! xo

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  7. Sonny GJuly 18, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Happy Birthday, Susan..
    I hope this coming year is filled with smiles and memory making moments for you.

    eat cake~!

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  8. SarahJuly 18, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    Happy Happy Birthday, Susan. Enjoy your time.........Sarah

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  9. Judy at GoldCountryCottageJuly 18, 2012 at 6:27 PM

    Hi Susan: Happy Birthday to you. Enjoy your day. Did Bentley give you a big birthday kiss?..Happy Wednesday..Judy

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  10. GinaJuly 18, 2012 at 6:30 PM

    Happy Birthday, Susan!

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  11. hronJuly 18, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Happy Birthday, Susan! When you add up your accomplishments, please add that you have brought inspiration and joy into MY life with your blogs! Love the "backyard camping theme". Hope you don't mind if I use it as my desktop background and save it for inspiration for when my grandgirls next come to visit. Remember that the most important birthdays are those yet to come!!!! God Bless you, your loved ones, of course, including dear Bentley.

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  12. cynthia lee designsJuly 18, 2012 at 7:15 PM

    Happy Birthday, Susan!!

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  13. Two Cottages And TeaJuly 18, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Happy, happy birthday to you and may you have a wonderful year! Such a sweet teddy and teacup! Have a good evening.
    Nancy

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  14. The TablescaperJuly 18, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Happy Birthday! I love your approach to your birthday. A review of the year passed and thoughts on the year to come. Such beautiful images.

    - The Tablescaper

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  15. Yvonne @ StoneGableJuly 18, 2012 at 8:10 PM

    Happy, happy Birthday! I think spending time reflecting on life and the way you live it is a wonderful way to celebrate!!!

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  16. Ocean Breezes and Country SneezesJuly 18, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Happy Birthday Susan! I hope you have a fantastic day and all your dreams come true!

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  17. TracyJuly 18, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    Happy Birthday! Lovely photos... :)

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  18. Sunny Simple LifeJuly 18, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    I adore this camping scene. Have a wonderful birthday break!!

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  19. Marie RaynerJuly 19, 2012 at 2:10 AM

    Happy Birthday Susan! I hope your day is a lovely one! xxoo

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  20. The Painted GardenJuly 19, 2012 at 5:54 AM

    Hi Susan,

    Stopping by to wish you happiness, joy, peace, good health and many beautiful creative days with Bentley in your garden.
    Best Wishes and Blessings,
    Erin and Bentley.

    P.S. Your tent is adorable.

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  21. JeanneJuly 19, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    Hi Susan, I have missed you and Bentley. We have had a crazy busy year so far but I'm back. Sometimes life is just too busy for blogging.

    Happy birthday. I love your photos of the camping scene. We just arrived home from camping. (in a fifth wheel) Not exactly roughing it but fun all the same.

    Happy days to you and Bentley.
    xo, Jeanne

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  22. LVJuly 19, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    Best wishes on your birthday. I just give thanks when I have another.

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  23. Sally Annie MagundyJuly 19, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Happy belated birthday Susan! Hope it was filled to the brim with all your dear ones and lots of cake!

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  24. Linda RuthieJuly 19, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Belated birthday wishes. I hope it was a happy day for you. I love your pictures and wanted to ask if I can come over and play. ;-) It looks so inviting.

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  25. Betty July 19, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Happy Birthday. Loved this post and never thought about that way. I think next year I will do the same thing. Thank you for sharing.

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  26. Vintage GalJuly 19, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    Susan ~ Happy Belated birthday. I am so sorry I missed the wonderful event. I KNOW that you have been wonderful in your last year and I KNOW you will be more than you know in the coming year. Have a restful and wonderful next few days.
    ((((Hugs))))
    Me

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  27. Connie@shabbyforsureJuly 19, 2012 at 6:46 PM

    Happy belated birthday. Love your pictures...Connie

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  28. Life can be Lovely!July 19, 2012 at 11:39 PM

    Happy belated birthday!
    Hope your next year is doubly blessed!
    visiting from VTT
    ~L.Grace

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  29. TrendyFashionista2July 20, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    You have a gift with that camera and setting up the shots. Great pictures. Following GFC

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  30. AnonymousJuly 20, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Happy Birthday Susan. I hope this new year is filled great things for you!!

    HPS....dana

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  31. AnonymousJuly 20, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    ooops....."WIth" great things for you! :)

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  32. RobinfromCAJuly 20, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Happy Birthday, Susan! I hope the year ahead holds many great and wonderful things for you and Bentley! I love all of your romantic photos!

    Robin

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  33. J.Rylie.CJuly 20, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    beautiful teacups!i love it.

    Come and join my party Color Connection, it is also my PINK entry. I hope you join the fun.

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  34. SherriJuly 20, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Happy Birthday! Mine was Monday! July is a grat month to be born! Happy PS

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  35. KarieJuly 20, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    Beautiful. I have a feeling you are the beautiful person you strive to be. Happy Birthday. God bless you with many more. Karie

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  36. cassandrasminicornerJuly 20, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Great post! Happy birthday:)

    Visiting for PS- hope you can stop by..

    http://www.sweetposh.info/2012/07/pink-plastic-leaves.html

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  37. SwedishCorner ~ DownUnder...PernillaJuly 20, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    HPS! Happy Birthday, Susan!
    Greetings from Australia♥
    ~Pernilla

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  38. Have a Daily Cup of Mrs. OlsonJuly 20, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Happy Birthday Susan! My birthday was on the 17th and my older sister, Julie's was on the 18th. July is a wonderful month! I love your idea of reflecting on the past and present. Enjoy and celebrate!
    Hugs,
    Jann

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  39. Ann @ Corner of Plaid and PaisleyJuly 21, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    I hope you had a nice birthday and have started your year off with some good days! Your backyard vignette makes me smile! Wishing you many smiles too!

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  40. Pink Roses and TeacupsJuly 21, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Hi Susan! Happy birthday! Hope it was fabulous! Love the camping theme. What did you use to hold up the blanket. I have to try this. Thanks!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  41. CEO Lisa Anne - L.AJuly 21, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Happy Belated Birthday Susan!! Your camping idea is stunning. I love the pink quilt and teddy bear. Wishing you a year filled with all things lovely! Enjoy!
    Happy Pink Saturday!
    Blessings,
    Lisa

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  42. Rose Garden MalevikJuly 21, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Hi Susan
    Happy Birthday........and reflections are never wrong :)
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  43. Sunflowers With SmilesJuly 21, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    Happy birthday, hope you had a wonderful day!

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  44. Austine EtcheverryJuly 21, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Happy birthday. Hope it is a good one and see you when you come back online.

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  45. KathyJuly 25, 2012 at 12:19 PM

    Oh, Happy belated Birthday! It is lovely to look back on the previous year - the blessings and the challenges - God is so gracious in his gifts to us! So glad you shared with Home and Garden Thursday,
    Kathy

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  46. TeresaAugust 10, 2012 at 4:51 PM

    Well fellow July Birthday gal, Happy Belated Birthday. Mine is on the 14th of July. It's fun to have a summer birthday. No matter what goes on I make it a special day. Put my crown on and smile.

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