Welcome to the party! Here we have the cake that was made for an early surprise party last month. Please have a piece! There's plenty to go around -- and it's very chocolatey. In this photo, I was 12 years old; back then I thought the curling iron was the best thing for taming my wild and naturally curly hair. It's not too clear here, but I curled under - all around my face. Very attractive. That's me -- stylin' since 1965.
Sit back and enjoy the refreshments! And thanks for coming to the party!
Happy Birthday Marie, and thanks for the cake. Enjoy the day!
Posted by: Sarcamom | Thursday, September 01, 2005 at 07:04 AM
Happy, happy birthday, Marie! Love that cake. Very cute. I hope your day is a special one!
Posted by: Shish | Thursday, September 01, 2005 at 08:39 AM
Yummy!
Happy Birthday! Enjoy your day!
Posted by: caltechgirl | Thursday, September 01, 2005 at 12:39 PM
Thanks, y'all. Beautiful day for a birthday... and Forty is Fabulous! ;-)
Posted by: Marie | Thursday, September 01, 2005 at 02:18 PM
Happy Birthday, and please pass me another piece of cake!
Posted by: Bluegrass Mama | Thursday, September 01, 2005 at 02:29 PM
Marie,
I hope this is the best birthday ever! Also, welcome to the 4-oh club - it's not so bad and you are in good company!
Posted by: Caryl | Thursday, September 01, 2005 at 02:32 PM
A big 'Hip-Hip-Hooray' is being thrown your way. Hope you had a terrific day.
Posted by: Melody | Thursday, September 01, 2005 at 09:10 PM
Happy birthday! Should I leave the present on the table?
Posted by: Jody Halsted | Thursday, September 01, 2005 at 10:12 PM
Happy Birthday! Very close to my own b-day, as you know. I couldn't get that picture to enlarge, but that hair looked pretty stylin' in miniature....
Posted by: Holly | Friday, September 02, 2005 at 01:00 AM
Happy Birthday! It's my turn for the big 40 in 5 days. Blech.
Posted by: Bou | Friday, September 02, 2005 at 05:04 PM