*waving happily at eveyone*
Thank you so much for all the wonderful, thoughtful wishes and words! I am so touched, I actually got near tears reading some of these messages.
I have been offline most of today, and my birthday style has consisted of a swimsuit, coverup and flip-flops. The weather here was spectacular, so I took today off and headed a couple of hours east to the ocean! Spent the day lying on a beach, reading a book, watching the waves (and people-watching), and then finished the day with a beer AND a margarita and some yummy Mexican food for dinner. Hubs and my stepsons are working out of town so we're celebrating together later on, but this was a nice day of solitude and relaxation.
Yesterday my niece and some friends joined me at my house for a steamed crab feast (anyone who has spent a lot of time near the Chesapeake Bay should appreciate that!) and birthday cake, so I'm feeling very loved and appreciated!
Thanks again for all the lovely messages. You all are the best!