Tonight, Alan, his parents, and I went out to dinner. Alan knows I like fish and seafood, so we opted for Red Lobster. I had salmon and it was de-LISH! There was plenty to bring home for lunch tomorrow, too! Gotta love that!
Alan's parents gave me some wonderful decorative plates for the kitchen, beautifully painted with roosters. I can't wait to get them on the wall! And Alan, such a good boy, gave me an iPod Touch! YAHOO! Now I can listen to tunes while I'm walking! Groovy! (Although, I will say that he made me wait until after midnight, so it was "officially" my birthday, before allowing me to open my gift! The stinker! *grin*
So anyway, October 7th is my birthday... I hope it is a beautiful day for you, too!
CHEERS!

Oh no... I'm late!!! Happy Belated Birthday Anna! Sounds like you had a wonderful day. I sure hope so anyway. Thanks for sharing!!
Denise
Posted by: Denimo | October 10, 2009 at 08:44 AM
Sounds like you had a great day! Enjoy your weekend too...it's still counts as part of your birthday week!
Posted by: Danielle | October 09, 2009 at 01:54 PM
Are you sure you're 25? You don't look a day over 18! Happy birthday, sweet girl!
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | October 09, 2009 at 12:13 PM
Happy 25th, Anna! How fun to spend it with loved ones and be spoiled!
Posted by: Charlene Merrick | October 08, 2009 at 06:33 AM
hi anna
happy birthday to you happy birthday to you,happy birthday ,happy birthday
happy birthday to youuuuuuuuuu
and be glad that you cannot hear my sing!!!
hihihi hope yoúr birthday were great
hugs sylvia
Posted by: syl | October 07, 2009 at 11:44 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANNA! May it be a good one!
Posted by: Cheri Howard | October 07, 2009 at 09:10 PM
Happy Birthday Anna! Beautiful wishes and angels to watch over you!
Posted by: Tammy | October 07, 2009 at 07:03 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNA!
I hope your day was filled with fun and all the critters behaved themselves!
(oh, and I bet you looked smokin hot in those new boots!)
Posted by: Carol (HB) | October 07, 2009 at 06:20 PM
Happy Birthday!!!!
Posted by: Angie | October 07, 2009 at 05:39 PM
Fabulous! It sounds like you're having a great time! Enjoy that IPOD touch!!
Posted by: Michelle | October 07, 2009 at 04:36 PM
Dog gone it! I missed your birthday. I'm am besot over this. You and I are only 20 days apart. My failing memory notwithstanding, I do wish you lollipops and rainbows and a very Happy Birthday.
Posted by: Gabi With An Eye | October 07, 2009 at 04:15 PM
Happy Birthday Anna!!!!
Enjoy your music!
Diane
Posted by: Diane Cooper | October 07, 2009 at 03:50 PM
Yea!! Happy Birthday!!!! Hope you have a great B-Day (week)celebration!! Dinner and new boots!! What a great week!! :)
Cheers!
Jenni King
Posted by: Jenni King | October 07, 2009 at 03:42 PM
Happy Birthday. Sounds like you had a great evening out with some amazing presents.
Posted by: karen q | October 07, 2009 at 02:54 PM
Wow! Boots and an IPod too? Lucky girl. Santa is suppose to bring me an Ipod. Enjoy!! Happy Birthday Anna and thanks for a great blog.
Posted by: Becki B (queenoe) | October 07, 2009 at 01:50 PM
Happy Birthday! Wishing you many more!! Love reading your blog!
Posted by: Ann | October 07, 2009 at 01:30 PM
Happy Birthday Anna
My birthday was yesterday...you did better then me! lol
Posted by: Renee Guggenmos | October 07, 2009 at 01:13 PM
Happy Birthday Anna...we don't have Red Lobster where I live (though we DO have lobster!!!) but it sounds good. Enjoy downloading lots of fun songs on your new toy!
Posted by: Kelly Bee | October 07, 2009 at 01:08 PM
Have a wonderful birthday. Hope there is cake in there somplace too!
Posted by: Connie Pruitt | October 07, 2009 at 12:38 PM
Happy Birthday!!
Posted by: Emily | October 07, 2009 at 12:17 PM
25ish? Oky Doaky kiddo, that would make me only 45. Cool! If we were all 25 again, I'd be investing in Micro soft and Starbucks, and living in a Costa Rican villa! Happy Birthday! to my first born baby..............Love always, Dad
Posted by: DK Wight | October 07, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Have a wonderful day! I love your blog.
Posted by: Louise | October 07, 2009 at 11:17 AM
Feliz Cumpleanos, Anna!
Posted by: Anthonette | October 07, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Happy Birthday! You share your birthday with my awesome nephew. I sang to him but I'll save you that pain and just wish you a wonderful day.
Posted by: Traci Davis | October 07, 2009 at 11:07 AM
I like how you keep track of the years. I am voting for your system. Have a very Happy Birthday and best wishes for the coming year.
Posted by: Darlene L | October 07, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Happy, happy b-day to you! Sounds like you got some nice things. Wish I was closer & I would celebrate w/you cuz tomorrow is my birthday. Enjoy your day! Hugs.
Posted by: Troy Louise | October 07, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Happy, happy birthday to you Anna!!!
Posted by: Michelle Martin | October 07, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Nope! You cannot be 25(ish). . . coz, I'm 25(ish). You are more like 19(ish).
Happy Birthday AnnaBanana!
Posted by: Andrea Wight | October 07, 2009 at 10:48 AM
Happy Birthday Anna!! Have a wonderful day.
Many blessings.
Giovana
Posted by: Giovana | October 07, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Happy Birthday Anna Anna Anna!!!
Posted by: Donna Wilson | October 07, 2009 at 10:33 AM
A very happy birthday!!
Posted by: dcorder | October 07, 2009 at 10:31 AM
Happy Happy Birthday Anna!! I knew there was a reason you are i are so much alike.....my birthday is the 8th!! October is a great month!
Posted by: Carla | October 07, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Have a delightful birthday, Anna! You will love your iTouch!!! There are zillions of great apps you can get for it.
I also loved your new boots, they look comfy and stylish at the same time.
Thanks for the farm update, as well.
Posted by: Diane M | October 07, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Hi Anna, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I think the
I-pod (and any form of it since) is the greatest invention of of the decade!!!
Enjoy it!
Kathy
Posted by: Kathyc on SCS | October 07, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Those are some kick a$$ boots you got, girlfriend! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! Got the nicest card from D.K. in the mail today. His writing so reminds me of my penpal in Alaska. Hope your Mom enjoys that darling card you made her and that she realizes that if she was the one on the mend, we'd all be dumping cards addressed to her in their mailbox. Have fun, young chickie!
Posted by: nise | October 07, 2009 at 09:55 AM
Best wishes on the anniversary of your 25th birthday!!! Wishing you all the best for the coming year and always.
Big hugs,
Sonya
Posted by: Sonya Lore | October 07, 2009 at 09:54 AM
A very Happy Birthday to you. I enjoy your crafty creations and your farm experiences as I have lived on a farm (first dairy and now beef) for years. Something always happening.
Posted by: Bev J. | October 07, 2009 at 09:53 AM
Happy Birthday, Anna. I wish you peace and happiness and fun everyday.
Posted by: Sandy Hulsart | October 07, 2009 at 09:48 AM
Happy Birthday Anna! Hope your day is FANATIC!
Posted by: StampinCathy | October 07, 2009 at 09:36 AM
Happy Birthday Anna! Sounds like you made out really well. Our youngest foster daughter shares your birthday, she turns 8 today. Enjoy your day.
Posted by: Nikki Walker | October 07, 2009 at 09:29 AM
Happy Birthday Anna! I hope you have a wonderful day and strecth your celebration all week long!
Posted by: Jami | October 07, 2009 at 09:26 AM
Oh to be young again...LOL
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
I hope you have a FANTASTIC birthday. It sounds like Alan did well with your gift!!! WHAT FUN!
I'll bet the critters get extra cookies today in honor of your birthday...and I'm sure the cake Alan is making will be delicious, too...hint hint, Alan! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | October 07, 2009 at 09:25 AM
Happy Birthday Sweet Miss Anna!! Hope you're day is as rockin' as the tunes on your new IPOD!! Aaah to be 25ish again . . . ;0)
Posted by: Randee E | October 07, 2009 at 09:22 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Hope your enjoying your day and your new IPod
Posted by: Donna | October 07, 2009 at 09:21 AM
A very happy birthday, Anna!! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Cindy H. | October 07, 2009 at 09:07 AM
Happy Birthday Anna!
Rock on!!!
Hugs,
Di
Posted by: Diana Gibbs | October 07, 2009 at 09:03 AM
Happy Belated Birthday Anna!! 25ish is such a lovely place to be! :o)
Take care and STAY POSITIVE!
Posted by: Trena in Naperville | October 07, 2009 at 08:44 AM
Happy Birthday, Anna! Sounds like a great celebration. And I loved your new boots! Gee, and a iPod touch too! Cool!!
Posted by: Broni | October 07, 2009 at 08:38 AM
Happy Birthday Anna! I hope that your day is extra special!
Posted by: Tami McBeain | October 07, 2009 at 08:28 AM
Happy *25th(ish)* Birthday Anna!!!! :)
Posted by: Jennifer K. | October 07, 2009 at 08:26 AM
Happy Birthday Anna! - Hope your day is just a wonderful day doing all the things you love. You are such an inspiration and I just love your blog. Wishing you much happiness today and all through the coming year. You "Spring Chick!"
Posted by: Ida | October 07, 2009 at 08:07 AM
Happy Birthday to you! I'm also an October baby but I have to wait a few more weeks ...
Teresa
Posted by: teresa chapman | October 07, 2009 at 08:04 AM
Happy birthday to one of my favorite bloggers! Enjoy your day doing what you love to do!
Posted by: Tricia | October 07, 2009 at 07:35 AM
Happy Birthday Dear Anna! Happy Birthday to you! Glad to hear you had a lovely birthday dinner. Hope your day is fabulous!
Posted by: Beth M | October 07, 2009 at 07:34 AM
Happy Birthday from a long time worshiper and first time poster!! Just know that when I grow up{grin}I want to be you. Oh and BTW...I'm 25ish too.....lol.
I started reading your blog because I loved your stamps and cards but I have to admit that I love to read about your farm crew just as much.
I hope you have a wonderful day today and every day. Hugs, Kelly V.
Posted by: Kelly Vaughn | October 07, 2009 at 07:31 AM
Happy Birthday Anna, hope you have a wonderful day Hugs Ann
Posted by: Ann Lind | October 07, 2009 at 07:00 AM
Happy Birthday, enjoy the day!
Posted by: Andrea | October 07, 2009 at 06:43 AM
Aww, it's my birthday today too! I really love your blog, it's one of my faves!!
Posted by: supercraftygirl | October 07, 2009 at 06:35 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Anna!!! I was helping you celebrate long-distance by having salmon for supper last night too. It was delish! Have a great day - week - month - year!
Posted by: Cheryl R | October 07, 2009 at 06:25 AM
Happy Happy Birthday !! I hope you have a wonderful day!
Posted by: pegg | October 07, 2009 at 06:21 AM
Happy Birthday Anna!! Hope you have a wonderful day you young chick!! I got a chuckle out of the 25(ish), when I was entering my 30's I used to say "I'm $29.95 plus shipping and handling" tee hee! Enjoy the new ipod :)
Posted by: Dotty | October 07, 2009 at 06:17 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my Favorite Anna! Have a wonderful day. Sending Birthday HUGS...
Posted by: Carol Dee | October 07, 2009 at 06:07 AM
Have a fun-filled birthday full of all the things you love! Best Wishes to You!
Posted by: Peggy S from Ohio | October 07, 2009 at 06:06 AM
Happy Birthday ... and many many more
Posted by: Harriet Hensley | October 07, 2009 at 05:52 AM
A very Happy Birthday, Anna! May you experience the joy that you have given to the rest of us through out this last year! I bet that Tipsy is throwing a party in the coop in your honor!
Posted by: Mary Anne K. | October 07, 2009 at 05:44 AM
Happy Birthday! Mine was on Monday. :0)
Posted by: Tracy | October 07, 2009 at 05:39 AM
Happy Birthday!!! Have a wonderful day! Did you have the Maui Luau (sp?) salmon? It's fabulous and a favorite of mine! Enjoy your day!!
Posted by: Shelly | October 07, 2009 at 05:37 AM
Happy Birthday tooo youuuu, Happy Birthday too youuu!
Posted by: Dawn Bryson | October 07, 2009 at 05:08 AM
Happy Birthday Anna! I hope you have a fantastic day!!!
Posted by: Michelle H in IL | October 07, 2009 at 05:00 AM
Happy Birthday, Anna!
Happy 25th!!!(wink, wink)
Posted by: Heide d | October 07, 2009 at 04:41 AM
Awesome presents! I love mi ipod touch! They rock. Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Mary Duffek | October 07, 2009 at 04:41 AM
Happy Birthday Anna!!
Posted by: Monica | October 07, 2009 at 03:58 AM
well, geez, I needed more notice than that, no way to get a card to ya on time now..
Sounds like you had a wonderful evening of good company, and some new fun things. My DH is waiting for the I-Touch as well(Christmas).I hope you have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Sally | October 07, 2009 at 03:45 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNA!! HAVE A GREAT DAY!!
Posted by: Janine | October 07, 2009 at 03:44 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANNA!!!
Posted by: Mel | October 07, 2009 at 03:38 AM
Happy Birthday Anna!
Posted by: Katarina M | October 07, 2009 at 03:31 AM
hope you ahve a wonderful birthday. Don't know where red Lobster is but the meal sounds scrummy
Posted by: Jo | October 07, 2009 at 03:11 AM
Hope you have a wonderful birthday, Anna! Red Lobster is one of my favorites, too. (Love those cheesy biscuits!!)
Posted by: Kim Ross | October 07, 2009 at 01:15 AM
Happy Birthday! :) Enjoy your IPOD.
Posted by: DeeDee Roe | October 07, 2009 at 12:41 AM
Happy birthday!
Posted by: michelle | October 06, 2009 at 11:59 PM
Happy Birthday Anna!!!
Posted by: Lisa | October 06, 2009 at 11:52 PM