me, age 40
![40 and fabulous!](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5595071829_ecb11eb6a1_m.jpg)
And knowing myself, I knew I wanted to keep today simple, as in, no big bash for me, thanks (maybe later I'll throw a party when the my birthday isn't the focus) and as usual, Olivia, Adam and Alex lavished the love on me. We started the day with bagels, sweet cards, a bouquet of tulips and thoughtful gifts, including this (I had no idea a new one was out. Alex and I didn't love the last one, so we're keeping our fingers crossed, Jean Auel! I'm certain we'll still fight for dibs of this copy, regardless.)
![Flowers for my 40th!](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5183/5595583232_f64affc45b.jpg)
Then, because spring puts me in the mood for a mini-road trip and it's one of my favorite places to visit, we all went to Ikea together, where we had lunch, including cake, and did a small amount of shopping. Mostly we did what we always do when we visit and we took notes and snapped photos for our home idea book.
![lunch at Ikea, a favorite](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5142/5595534355_67289625c3.jpg)
![the movie producer and director meet](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5595800963_ec0ed15b1b.jpg)
![at Club IKEA](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5226/5596045329_a018cf2ba0.jpg)
It's just inspiring and fun to be there and to examine ways to use space in our own home. More than anything, it was just a good way to spend the day with the people I treasure most. Forty is good. Forty is fine by me. Now excuse me while I go listen to a true oldie.
Sounds like a wonderful day. I loved 40. 43, not so much. ;P Ha! Happy Birthday to you!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! You look lovely. I too feel a bit old when I hear Kurt on the radio... because it seems like only yesterday when Nevermind was released...but OMG it was 20 years ago!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Amy! It looks like a wonderful way to celebrate.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!! I celebrated my 40th back in November flat on my back thanks to an unexpected hysterectomy....yours is looking even better now, isn't it??!! ;) So glad you enjoyed your day!!
ReplyDeleteAmy! You are just a youngster! Happy Belated Birthday : )
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Amy! 40 looks lovely on you.
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