tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post2378680521480677214..comments2024-03-28T08:54:28.654+08:00Comments on Cresting The Hill: reflections on a 50th birthday partyLeannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-10672326519038286432015-09-14T13:39:27.388+08:002015-09-14T13:39:27.388+08:00yes Sanch - I took the easy and relaxing route and...yes Sanch - I took the easy and relaxing route and loved it :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-4202217407522850072015-09-14T13:39:00.732+08:002015-09-14T13:39:00.732+08:00wow Karen - now I'm feeling the challenge! I&#...wow Karen - now I'm feeling the challenge! I'll have to ponder on it for a few years and see if I start to enjoy girlie get togethers more than I do at the time being. I'm thinking that 60 shouldn't go past without some celebration - your's sounded wonderful (I think I read the post you did on it a while back!)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-22431310175073772192015-09-14T13:26:44.643+08:002015-09-14T13:26:44.643+08:00Leanne, congrats on makin' it to 50! I did the...Leanne, congrats on makin' it to 50! I did the opposite - I invited a group of girls...best friends from all walks of life from family to high school through mommy groups and presents friends. Not everyone knew one another - I rented a Palm Springs house and threw them all in there for a weekend and let us all fend for ourselves! It was great! It was one big p.j. party - not everyone knowing each other...but we all got along. Great fun! And new friends were made. So I double-dog dare you to invite anyone you want to your 60th...let them fend for themselves...then sit back and see what surprises will happen! You got 10 years to plan it! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01053653772020303425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-90624721659110149612015-09-13T07:45:21.572+08:002015-09-13T07:45:21.572+08:00Such a great way to celebrate your 50th! Having a ...Such a great way to celebrate your 50th! Having a relaxed and fun time with people you love is the best way to celebrate any occasion.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00762987240307604682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-61265176757373846292015-09-12T14:06:17.756+08:002015-09-12T14:06:17.756+08:00Thanks Kathleen - and yes he is kind and nice (mos...Thanks Kathleen - and yes he is kind and nice (most of the time!)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-35201199378579529362015-09-12T14:05:54.697+08:002015-09-12T14:05:54.697+08:00I envy you your love of party throwing - I wish I ...I envy you your love of party throwing - I wish I was more like that - they are quite stressful for me and I tend to avoid them, which is a shame because you are completely right about celebrating and gratitude Kathy!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-47199028396678159952015-09-12T12:54:55.780+08:002015-09-12T12:54:55.780+08:00That sounded like such a lovely way to celebrate y...That sounded like such a lovely way to celebrate your birthday, and now a wonderful memory was created. A nice pic of you and hubby, he looks kind and nice :) <br />Kathleen<br />Fridays Blog Booster Party #23Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16559092855185240910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-10022928542167574122015-09-12T11:25:41.788+08:002015-09-12T11:25:41.788+08:00Hi Leanne! Good for you for throwing yourself a p...Hi Leanne! Good for you for throwing yourself a party! I actually throw parties all the time for just about any reason mainly because I love them. Although i have to admit that as I age it isn't quite as much fun to have tons of people over, but I love putting people together. I do believe that when we celebrate we remind ourselves that we have so very much to be grateful for and of amazing gift that each of us have been given. And don't stop! Think of all the birthdays ahead! ~KathyKathy @ SMART Living 365.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12392736262783641661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-66256424505539018452015-09-12T09:55:43.857+08:002015-09-12T09:55:43.857+08:00Now I'm going to have to start working my way ...Now I'm going to have to start working my way up to my 60th Kay - would your friend pop around and do one for me too? :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-28893005636189587472015-09-12T09:55:00.589+08:002015-09-12T09:55:00.589+08:00I'm not very good at it either but it does mak...I'm not very good at it either but it does make for great memories when you put the effort in.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-56380244489804600342015-09-12T09:54:18.474+08:002015-09-12T09:54:18.474+08:00thanks Vinay - a few people brought little things ...thanks Vinay - a few people brought little things for me (coffee vouchers etc) but no-one felt obligated and that was nice.Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-13364400864635853012015-09-12T09:53:36.639+08:002015-09-12T09:53:36.639+08:00it was more personal LuAnn because everybody knew ...it was more personal LuAnn because everybody knew everybody - very stress free!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-71303189665091016372015-09-12T08:51:17.960+08:002015-09-12T08:51:17.960+08:00A friend gave me a small (about 20 people) party i...A friend gave me a small (about 20 people) party in my own patio when I turned 50 and I will always have happy memories from that night (which is surprising because I drank a tad more than necessary). The same friend held a 60th party for me so life goes on!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07054594160137017510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-2438136362444135252015-09-12T04:17:23.429+08:002015-09-12T04:17:23.429+08:00I agree that we should celebrate life's moment...I agree that we should celebrate life's moments. I wasn't very good at it when I was working full time and too busy, but I am doing better now. It is fun! Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16638777178568450491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-83389080250729270202015-09-11T23:26:45.877+08:002015-09-11T23:26:45.877+08:00even if there was a no presents clause, if I'd...even if there was a no presents clause, if I'd been invited to a party, I'd have taken at least a novel as a gift (assuming the person likes to read) :) I liked the invite image! :D Belated wishes, Leanne. Vinay Leo R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13132856855570330824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-72515316197410135972015-09-11T23:26:16.962+08:002015-09-11T23:26:16.962+08:00Sounds like a great idea. My husband's 50th i...Sounds like a great idea. My husband's 50th isn't too far away...*hmmm*LuAnn @ BackPorchervationshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01775630749079885915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-73635821402352873692015-09-11T22:21:43.615+08:002015-09-11T22:21:43.615+08:00the house or the party guests Brenda? I'll loo...the house or the party guests Brenda? I'll look forward to finding out which it is :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-27157694985364606752015-09-11T22:20:44.864+08:002015-09-11T22:20:44.864+08:00It would be a shame to not do something for turnin...It would be a shame to not do something for turning 50 - otherwise it was a bit like admitting defeat and surrendering to old age!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-63282557136968649602015-09-11T22:19:38.326+08:002015-09-11T22:19:38.326+08:00we can invite each other next time we have a party...we can invite each other next time we have a party :) Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-76338090816086279992015-09-11T21:57:00.915+08:002015-09-11T21:57:00.915+08:00My Little House is only 22' x 22' so havin...My Little House is only 22' x 22' so having people over, much less having a party, is something I miss... but I'm going to change that in the near future!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15138140094568459194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-80772152580090958232015-09-11T21:55:37.090+08:002015-09-11T21:55:37.090+08:00Most birthdays are not that big of a deal to me. B...Most birthdays are not that big of a deal to me. But turning 50 is a big one. Sounds like you had a great one celebration!nancy@skinnykitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01583322634070706303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-46247074488029725632015-09-11T21:46:43.270+08:002015-09-11T21:46:43.270+08:00Sounds so lovely, LeAnne! Just the kind of birthda...Sounds so lovely, LeAnne! Just the kind of birthday I would choose to have too.Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11142098428026084994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-73268482299079300142015-09-11T21:20:18.684+08:002015-09-11T21:20:18.684+08:00thanks Rena - 28 is an important birthday to celeb...thanks Rena - 28 is an important birthday to celebrate :)Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-55581021675401544142015-09-11T21:19:54.316+08:002015-09-11T21:19:54.316+08:00I was going to skip it all too, but when I read ab...I was going to skip it all too, but when I read about making memories it inspired me to lift my game a little and it was a lovely way to mark a midlife milestone!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4722898771124083282.post-61312960874937915142015-09-11T21:19:02.063+08:002015-09-11T21:19:02.063+08:00My pleasure Mackenzie - and I think I'll never...My pleasure Mackenzie - and I think I'll never be a really party gal, but there are a lot of steps between a doing nothing and having a full on blow out birthday. This worked for me and I'm glad I made the effort. I'll be back to reflect again next Friday!Leannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05623420015695351280noreply@blogger.com