it’s going to be a good one

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whatever did david do before he had post-it notes?
(although, looking at the date of its invention, he probably never knew a life before them. and i have fun collecting them over our years together . . .)

each year since we met, he has baked a homemade cake for my birthday—my favorite part of every year’s celebration (and i do celebrate; i love my birthday!).

this time, he made a carrot cake with orange and lemon zest from my friend kim’s orchard—the last of the fruit we brought home form california, yum. we’ll cut into that tonight . . .

it’s also my blogiversary, so the sentiment in that note goes out to you from me, too; thanks so much for four years of fun and chatter about knitting and so much more!

now, i have a date with a yoga tape and after that, to my knitting chair for the rest of the day to bond with my little shawl project.

137 thoughts on “it’s going to be a good one”

  1. What a sweetheart that David is, and you so deserve it! I hope you have a lovely birthday with all that knitting ‘work’ you have surrounding you. And BTW, that five-oh business only make you stronger… Happy Birthday!

  2. Only the 5-0 birthday?! Such a young whippersnapper! I had my 6-0 back in October… *sigh* I hope you have a wonderful birthday– looks like it has started off well with that yummy looking birthday cake!

  4. Happy and healthy birthday to you!! David certainly is a “keeper” (maybe he could talk to my husband–sigh)

  5. Have a wonderful birthday, Anne! I can’t think of anything lovelier than a birthday cake made by someone who adores you. Spend your day doing all the things that you love the most.

    I’m sure I’ve said it before, but it bears repeating–David is one of the truly good human beings out there. David stories always make me smile.

  6. A very happy birthday to you indeed. And I know of two great gifts you have….a fantastic looking cake AND a gem of a hubby who can bake a cake like that. Hope you have many more wonderful birthdays.

  9. Happy Birthday Anne, February is the best month to be born in :0 I’m only saying that cos I’m also Born this month my birthday is the 6th and i can’t wait, i have booked the week off work which means i can get a lot of knitting in. I hope you have a wonderful day and the cake looks truly delicious xx

  10. Happy birthday, Anne! I just wanted you to know that, at half your age, you are one of the group of strong, creative women (many of them knitters) who are inspirational to me.
    -N*

  14. Happy Birthday, Anne! Love your blog and wish you a happy fun-filled day! The cake looks yummy!

  19. Happy Birthday, may the year ahead bring wonderful surprises and great happiness for you and David.

  22. Many Happy Returns of the Day!! Enjoy every moment – you deserve it and thank you for the blog :>)

  26. Ok … I obviously wrote the last comment BEFORE I saw this cake post. He’s a good man, that David. A good, good man. Carrot cake … mmmmmmmmmmm.

  27. Sounds like a perfect day. How are you able to wait to dig into that delicious cake? I would have given in by now. 🙂

  28. Happy birthday! I wish I could have some of that cake 😛 Actually, I think I’ll go out and treat myself to something sweet in your honour! 🙂

  29. Just a lurker, who reads every day, but rarely posts – wishing you a Happy Birthday. The cake looks yummy!

  33. Happy birthday & blogiversary Anne!!!

    My husband is mighty fond of post-it love notes too. I actually have one framed from early on in our relationship. Sappy, I know 🙂

    Love your blog!! -KnittingMole

  34. Happy Birthday, Anne! Wishing you another year of what you and David already share–with yourselves and others–love, peace, health and happiness.

  35. Happy Birthday! I’m staring down the barrel of the big 5-0 this year myself. I hope I can do it with as much grace as you are!

    Happy Blogiversary too!

  37. How wonderful is David???
    Happy Birthday to you, you are just such a special person….

  39. Happy Birthday, Anne, and welcome to the “half century” club! Yours is my favourite blog, always intelligent and inspiring, so I’m (selfishly) hoping you keep sharing this way for many years to come! Enjoy your special day!

  40. Happy Birthday! I love it when people aren’t moaning around about their birthdays. I still have the post it my husband wrote his phone number on the first time he asked me out. Love notes!

  42. Happy Birthday! Carrot cake is one of my faves as well –enjoy it. May the coming year bring you many blessings. We are all so lucky to have you!

  48. Happy Birthday! Looks like you are really enjoying your birthday. I have enjoyed making your patterns and blog for a couple of years. Thank you for all that you share with us out in the internet world. Your blog is a highlight of my day! Enjoy your carrot cake – what a sweetie David is!

  50. Happy Birthday, Anne, and Happy Blog Day also – you’re such an inspiration to so many people, and I marvel at your incredible energy!!

    Oh, and David’s cake looks so yummy!! He’s a very sweet man!!

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