Today I turn 50.
I don’t know that I’ve done everything right over the last five decades, but I do know one thing for sure: I have no regrets. I raised the kids, loved the husband, got the dogs, took the trip, accepted the job, showed up and loved with abandon.
There is so much to relish in the years we are blessed with, and I have come to believe it is always worth choosing joy, laughter, and the company of people who fill your heart to the brim.
So here’s to the years ahead. To good food and good wine and good friends. To belly laughs, long talks, short trips, Taco Tuesdays, and celebrations that don’t wait for an occasion.
I managed to bounce back from the flu just in time to celebrate with a house, yard and driveway full of loved ones Friday night in the party of my 50-year-old dreams. My parents and Honey were instrumental in helping pull that off, and it has been so much fun having them here all weekend. John and crew rolled into town just in time to join the festivities, and it truly was a night I will treasure forever. I cannot wait to share all the details.
This morning I slept in until 9:15 and enjoyed hot coffee in the den under the remnants of balloons and streamers and a copious amount of flowers with Honey and my parents. Honey ran out for a bagel run at my favorite spot, which felt like the perfect birthday breakfast. This evening we are off to see CeeCee’s spring ballet and then out to dinner. And honestly, it feels like the most wonderful way to mark the start of this next chapter.
So here’s to fifty. I am deeply grateful for this life, for the people who share it with me, and for all the years still ahead. Let’s do this!
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Happy Birthday, Amanda and cheers to many more, doing what you love. You use God’s blessings in such beautiful ways and He blessed the world with you. 👑⭐️🌈💥🎂🥂Shine on, friend! Sending love and wishes coast to coast. 🌎🌺🌹 Jane 🌴
So happy for you! All the love and fun you’ve shared on your people – they want to provide that for you.
Happy Birthday, Amanda!
Thank you for spreading joy, via your blog…you bring joy to me whenever
I read your content or look at your beautiful home, filled with your design
brain ideas!! Girl got skills!
Thank you for sharing your life’s journey with us, Amanda! ❤️
Cheers to “50 years” of love and life!🥂🍾! It has been a blessing to be on part of that journey with you through Dixie Delights! Thank you for sharing your family, your heart and hospitality expertise with us and especially your birthday celebration! Love and hugs on your birthday! 🥳❤️💐
Happy Belated Birthday! Wishing you the best and thank you for all these years of sharing your ideas and expertise. M.
Happy 50th Birthday Amanda! These milestones birthdays are always special and a way to celebrate all the great memories and achievements along the way and looking ahead to more. You are blessed to have your parents there to celebrate with you and to see your two boys raised and thriving in college and high school and a wonderful husband to have shared all of it with you along the way.