18 November 2016

Today We Are Sixty

And I say "we" because for the past 8 months and 4 days, I've been the only one here who's been sixty years old.  But today is The Tim's 60th birthday.

We have both taken the day off from work, as we are wont to do on birthdays.  And it's up the birthday person to determine the specifics of the day.  This year is slightly different, since he accidentally got the entire weekend off from work (long story, but who cares?), but it will be great I think.

Today he wants to go out to breakfast (once he gets up), then just relax and hang out at home.  One of his big plans is to wash the car ... but his birthday, his plan. I baked a yellow cake with chocolate ganache at his request. and am getting ready to put stuffed peppers in the crock pot for our dinner.

Then tomorrow we will head to Baltimore to my niece Liz's for an overnight visit.  We are staying at her house at her specific invitation - we usually stay at her sister's house.  But we'll get to see everyone, and meet my one niece's boyfriend and his kids, who we've heard many good things about from everyone.  They have planned a dinner birthday surprise, which should be fun and I am beyond certain he has no idea they will be doing anything at all.

Then we'll probably all go to brunch on Sunday morning before we head home.

So I think it should be an amazing weekend, and it will be a nice break for him not just for his birthday, but for a little fun break before the retail holiday crazy begins.

And no one deserves all of this more than he does.

So take a minute today if you will and raise a glass to The Tim for his birthday.  And have a wonderful weekend!

At the original front door to the House of Seven Gables,
Salem Massachusetts (September 2016)

16 comments:

Kym said...

Happy birthday, Tim! Enjoy every moment of your special day!

Bonny said...

I'm raising my mug of tea to Tim and wishing him a very Happy Birthday, and that you both have a wonderful weekend celebrating! Breakfast out, relaxing, time with family along with some great meals and that cake all sound perfect for a very deserving man.

Nance said...

Oh, I'm The Eldest in the marriage here, too, by almost four months. (That gets old fast!)

Happy Birthday to your sweet husband. And have a lovely, lovely weekend.

Tired Teacher said...

Enjoy your special day, Tim!

Vera said...

Happy, Happy Birthday to The Tim!! May the weekend be loads of fun and the coming year be filled with joy and everything wonderful.

PS that is an awesome door!!

Wanderingcatstudio said...

A huge happy birthday to the Tim!

sprite said...

Happy birthday, Tim!

Araignee said...

Woo hoo!!! Welcome to the 60's!!! I feel like it might be my last good decade so I've been making the most of it. Have a great weekend!

AsKatKnits said...

Happy Birthday, Tim! We will absolutely raise our glasses to you this weekend!

Lorraine said...

Happy Birthday to The Tim!

I've been to the House of Seven Gables- it's in a parking lot in Salem, Mass.

Lydia said...

Probably a bit late-but cheers for birthdays!

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday, Tim!

It looks like you have a wonderful weekend planned. Well, except for washing the car.

ENJOY! And, welcome to the 60s!

Judy S. said...

Your weekend is a repeat of ours last weekend! I call this the good part of the year, when DH and I are once again the same age. Wish it was only 60 though. Have a wonderful celebration!!!

Mereknits said...

Happy Birthday to The Tim! Hope you enjoyed the weekend.

steph said...

60 is the new ....40? or something like that!!! Enjoy the whole decade....I sure have!

karen said...

happy happy birthday!!!!!