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!

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  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!

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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

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  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*

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  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.

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  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! 🙂

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

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  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

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

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  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!

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  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!

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  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!

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  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!

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  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!

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  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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  51. Happy Birthday and Bloversary. We are so happy you share with us. Your cake will be yummy. Enjoy the day!

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  52. You know that David wins the vote for best blogging husband. He even makes post-it-notes seem romantic. I’m so glad you save them. That’s very, very sweet. Speaking of sweet, what time are you cutting that cake? I wonder if I could drive to Ohio before it’s all gone. (Probably not). Happy BirthBlogDayIversary!

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  53. Your husband is such a hunny of a man, treasure him. Happy wonderful birthday and blogiversary – I always enjoy seeing what you are up to and marveling at your productivity.

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  54. Happy birthday (again) and happy Blogiversary too! That David of yours is a keeper. Sweet post-it notes AND a yummy cake.

    I hope you both enjoy your special day!!

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  55. Happy Birthday, Anne. Five-oh is not such a big deal for those of us who are past six-oh …

    What a wonderful husband you have. Thank you for sharing your birthday, your knitting , your blog, your life and your wonderful David with us.

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  56. Wishing you a most wonderful celebration of YOU!!! Happy Birthday, my friend!!!

    And Happy Blogiversaryday, too!!

    That David…what a sweetheart!! That cake looks so dang good…can he post the recipe on a post-it for all to see and copy!! 😉

    xo

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  57. Happy Birthday, Ann!! David is such a sweetheart. That cakes looks sooooo yummy. You share the same birthday as my cousin. And Happy Blogiversary too. Thank you for designing such great knitted things.

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  61. That David is a keeper! The cake looks delicious, and you know we all love you too. Best wishes for a fabulous year ahead, Anne.

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  62. Happy Happy Birthday, Anne! and happy blogiversary too!
    That cake is gorgeous and mmmmm, one of my all time favourites! Your David is truly one outstanding man, there are few things sexier/better than a baking man! :^D

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  66. Happy Birthday and thanks for the four years of knowledge and fun. AARP is not so bad (I have been there for 3 years and have gotten some great discounts). Have a fun evening and I think both you and David are lucky.

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  67. Happy birthday and blog-iversary, Anne. May you savor the cake, kiss the cook, and have a terrific day! Thanks for adding so much beauty and inspiration to my life. Here’s hoping you have a wonderful year!

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  68. What a lovely birthday tradition. Enjoy the cake, and the day! And yep, David does seem to be a keeper. It’s always fun reading about your lives. Happy blogiversery too!

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  77. I can smell the fruit in the icing from here(Florida) Happy wonderful Birthday…..you yougun’
    LOL Hope your days is as good as that cake not looks but tastes

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  78. Mmmm… cake!

    Happiest of birthdays, Anne! I’ve got another year and a half before i hit the big half-century, but look forward to celebrating in style, too!

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  79. Have a wonderful day, Anne, you deserve it. Your cake looks delicious, in fact my mouth is watering just thinking about how good it will taste! I hope you get lots of fabulous presents and have the best of days. And remember, age is just a number when all is said and done.

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  80. Happy Birthday from someone a few years on the other side of 60! Just gets better.
    That cake looks very tempting. David obviously has very good taste in many things.

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  83. Anne you are one lucky lady! My David, too, has baked me a birthday cake for every year we’ve been together (except maybe one when I decided I didn’t need cake — must have been plum crazy that year). Like you, I enjoy celebrating my birthdays, too. Enjoy the rest of your day and welcome to the 50s!
    Oh, and Happy Blogiversary. I so enjoy your writing, pictures, and, of course, your knitting. Thanks!

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  87. Happy Birthday!!! It is also my twins boys birthday today and they turned 9. I hope you enjoyed your birthday as much as they did theirs. LOL The cake looks grand!! My hubby can cook too.

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  88. Happy Birthday and Blogiversary! And how wonderful David is to make you a cake, the time and love that goes into cooking for someone is special, as are you and your wonderful blog!

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  89. Happy Birthday, Anne, and many happy returns! And happy blogiversary, too! I so enjoy, as so many others do, too, your lovely blog, inspiration, and beautiful knitting.

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  91. Yumm! I had Carrot Cake for my birthday too, but I am the cake baker in our home. 🙂 You’re sure a lucky lady! Hope it was a good one!

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  92. THE VERY BEST OF BIRTHDAY WISHES ANNE—- have another great year— how about an extra bite of that cake for me – its one of my fav’s

    – DAVID is a great guy

    best pat j

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  96. Happy birthday!! That is an impressive cake. Wow. Enjoy your day/year. I can’t tell you how much I enjoy your blog… no, wait… I can. I LOVE your blog!

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  107. Happy, happy, Miss Anne! Thank you so much for sharing all of your creativity with us. I’ve enjoyed your designs so very much and look forward to many, many more. What a wonderful husband to bake a cake for you every year! And, just to let you know, carrot cake is my absolute favorite and it does travel well surrounded by dry ice in an overnight USPS box. I’ll pay postage!!! 🙂 Bless you always!!

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  111. Late to the party wishing you a very Happy Birthday Anee! And a Happy Blogiversary too! What a yummy cake! David is a keeper- lucky you to have a cake made each year. Hope your day was filled with all things wonderful. 🙂

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  114. Happy happy birthday. May it be a blessed day with joy and love and smiles around.
    The cake looks gorgeous and very, very tempting… I’m not sure I could have left it alone for a whole day.
    Also happy blogaversary

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  116. I’m new to your blog and enjoying following your knitting/yarn exploits and your lovely range of patterns, quite a few have been purchased and are on my Rav list.

    Wishing you a very Happy Birthday and Happy Blogiversary.

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  125. Happy Birthday Anne…tell David that’s a beautiful cake…and thank you for all the entertaining reading and gorgeous photos of your knitting and your garden.

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  127. David is just the greatest. What a guy. You two are perfect for eachother. Happy day to you. I bet that cake is delicious. Too bad you can’t share it with all of us.LOL!!!

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  128. Happy, happy (belated) birthday! Can you send David over to teach my husband how to bake a perfect birthday cake?

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  133. Happy Birthday!

    It’s so funny — you had just mentioned you were going to go to your knitting chair, and I saw the last picture and thought — hmm, where is the chair? A nice room with a lot of color, but those glasses are HUUUUGE! (Then I realized it is a desktop or tabletop!)

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  134. Wow,a guy who not only actively encourages and obviously loves your knitting etc. but who can also bake delicious cakes!!Where can I get one?!
    Seriously though, you are so lucky!! The cake looks scrummy and I hope you had a very happy birthday with many fab prezies and lotsmore cake too!

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