Jul 02 2007

Trudee Birthday Treats!!

Published by trudee at 5:44 am under Trudee Treats

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Balloons Happy Birthday to meeeeeeeee Choir

LOL! Yep, that’s right, today is my birthday!! I know there’s lots of people that don’t like to celebrate their birthday….

Well I am not one of those people!!! LOL!!!!!! Fiesta

So, I’d like to turn the tables and give YOU a gift!! My birthday Trudee Treats include:

  • 6×6 pad of the NEW Basic Grey Infuse!!! (from Jacksonbelle Embellishments)
  • Basic Grey Infuse fibers
  • a huge handful of matching Primas and Prima leaves!!!!

All you have to do is leave a comment, telling me what is your favorite way to celebrate your birthday?

I will have the random number generator choose a number on Thursday July 5th at 9:30 pm!

Thanks for stopping by, and thanks for reading my blog! I appreciate all of you very much!! :D

305 Responses to “Trudee Birthday Treats!!”

  1. Chrison 02 Jul 2007 at 5:58 am

    Happy Birthday! I so enjoy your blog and your happy attitude. As they say “attitude is everything”. My favorite way to spend my birthday is scrappin and stampin at a crop with all my friends, and a little family time too!

  2. Linda (LSN on SCS)on 02 Jul 2007 at 6:00 am

    Happy Birthday Trudee! Hope you have a fun filled day doing whatever it is that YOU want to do!

    For my birthday, I always take it off from work. I like to indulge in retail therapy (after all, I always pick the perfect gift for myself) and spend time with loved ones and friends. My girlfriends and I typically will always treat the other to lunch and a movie (as its rare these days that we get to spend time with one another).

    Linda

  3. Amyon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:00 am

    by driving a convertible corvette! Actually, on my 40th, the hubster rented a white, convertible corvette for me to cruise around in for the WHOLE weekend! What a blast! I definitely felt like I was 20, which was the whole purpose!!! Who wants to feel 40? Happy birthday!!!!!

    Amy

  4. Taraon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:01 am

    Happppppy Birthday.

    I like being spoilt with nice presents… or even just a really, really nice piece of cheesecake will do me.

  5. Geeta/TexasLonghorns/Craftyengineeron 02 Jul 2007 at 6:02 am

    HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Trudee. I, too, am a Cancer and I LOVE to celebrate my birthday. I love to celebrate it the week before, the week of, and the week after with family and friends! Every year, my DH says, “Why does your birthday last 3 weeks?!!” I say, because I LOVE to celebrate! Have some great birthday weeks!

  6. Tonion 02 Jul 2007 at 6:02 am

    Happy Birthday, Trudee!! I like to celebrate my birthday too - I usually take a week off work (well… it’s Labor Day week, guess that’s the real excuse to take the time off :) and do pretty much whatever I like, within reason, for the week! That is a luxury to me! Enjoy your birthday, Trudee (or maybe your birthday week?!!)

    Oh…and cake. There MUST be cake!!

  7. Anoukon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:03 am

    Trudee,
    Wishing you the happiest of Birthdays! I love to spend the day lounging around taking it easy. My hubby comes home early from work and we go out and indulge ourselves in a special meal at a restaurant.

  8. Jackieon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:04 am

    Happy Birthday to you!!! I like to spend my birthday doing whatever I like with no questions asked, which usually amounts to no cooking for me, and perhaps a little shopping. Someday I hope my dear, sweet hubby will throw a surprise party for me, but I’m not holding my breath!

  9. Alexis Ron 02 Jul 2007 at 6:07 am

    Happy Birthday!!! You are kind to be giving away goodies on your birthday!!! The paper looks delish!!! I like to spend my birthday low key…during the day have some fun with my kids and dh and then dinner sans the kids!
    Have a great day!

  10. LIANE TATUMon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:08 am

    Happy Bithday to you !!! May you have a truly blissful year filled with fun , laughter , happiness and joy !! I love my birthday but celebrating it is always kind of a bummer as it falls smack dab in between Christmas and the New year !!! Enjoy your special day …Liane

  11. Cheryl Simson 02 Jul 2007 at 6:10 am

    I love to celebrate my birthday by going out to a nice dinner. We don’t normally go to very nice places so this makes it special. I am so glad that you love your birthday and will celebrate with us. Thank you.
    Cheryl Sims

  12. Amyon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:14 am

    Happy Birthday, Trudee! On birthdays at our house, the person with the birthday gets to choose any dessert to have for their party. A couple years ago I asked for chocolate souffles and my husband made it happen!!! I’m not sure what was better … the chocolate souffles, themselves (they were fantastic!), or the look on my mother-in-law’s face when she realized what her son had done! :-)

  13. Mercyon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:15 am

    Happy Birthday! I have to agree with you…it’s better to celebrate a birthday than mourn it! I enjoy going out with my family…just my husband and two children. Most of the time we’ll go out to eat at my restuarant of choice, then we’ll go to the movies together.

    Thank you so much for celebrating with us…you have such a kind and generous heart!

    Best Wishes,
    Mercy

  14. KayellWYon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:19 am

    Happy Birthday, Trudee!!! I love to celebrate my birthday too, even though the numbers are “up there.” :) My idea of a perfect birthday is to wake up at my leizure, enjoy a nice breakast out on the deck, watching the birds, lazing away the day and then going out to Olive Garden for a nice dinner with a glass of wine. Total relaxation.

    Karen L.

  15. Janeton 02 Jul 2007 at 6:20 am

    Whooo hoooo! A giant Happy Bday going out to ya, Trudee! Hmm, my favorite way to celebrate the bday is to escape all the usual mommy/wifey duties ( I have five kids ) and go out to eat or to my sisters for girly movie/junk food day. Hope you hav a great one!

  16. Barbaraon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:25 am

    Happy Birthday, favorite blogger!! I’m glad you like to celebrate your birthday, ’cause the world celebrates YOU! My favorite way to celebrate my birthday is with a shopping trip, birthday money in hand :-) Ka-ching!

    Have a fabulous day, Trudee!

  17. Karlynnon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:26 am

    Happy Birthday!!! my fvorite way to celebrate my birthday is to go out for supper!! And of course have wonderful bday cake!!!

  18. Lorion 02 Jul 2007 at 6:27 am

    Happy Birthday! I hope you have an awesome day! I like to have “me time” on my birthday, doing whatever I want! Then go out for a nice dinner with family!

  19. Julie Campbellon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:28 am

    Oh My Gosh! Is it our birthday or yours??? I guess I would have to say that I like to celebrate my birthday is to have a girl’s day out. — and acutally buy something FOR ME!

  20. Petalson 02 Jul 2007 at 6:31 am

    Happy Birthday!!!

    My favorite way to celebrate is to go over to my dad’s house with my husband and kids. We all have dinner and dessert there, homemade and very elegant. And, of course, the presents. I don’t care what anybody says; I still look forward to, and love receiving presents. We celebrate all of our birthdays this way, and the family time has come to be very anticipated and appreciated.

  21. Angelon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:35 am

    Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like to celebrate my day with my hubby. We’ve been married 21 years and probably over 1/2 my birthdays he has been deployed. So whenever he is here I love to be with him!

  22. SusanHon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:39 am

    Happy Birthday to you!!! My favorite way to celebrate is basically just dinner with friends - we always have a lot of good food and some pretty good laughs!!

  23. Michelle Ron 02 Jul 2007 at 6:40 am

    Happy Birthday to you! I hope you have a really great day! My birthday was just last week!

    My favorite way to celebrate my birthday is just to be with family and friends…no matter what we’re doing. It’s nice to feel loved, especially on your birthday!

  24. Cindy Vernonon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:43 am

    Happy Birthday! My Bday was yesterday! I love to celebrate by going out to a nice dinner with friends and family. The only problem is sometimes I overdo it!

  25. Trish Don 02 Jul 2007 at 6:46 am

    Happy Birthday!! My day is December 24, and my favorite way to celebrate is to simply take a step back from all the holiday happenings and relax.

  26. Jennifer Masonon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:50 am

    Happy Birthday Trudee! My Favorite way to spend my birthday is to SHOP for myself! The difference is on this day there is no gulit allowed.

  27. Kristinon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:50 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TRUDEE!! I HOPE YOU HAVE A BLESSED DAY!
    I love to start my birthday with my kids and husband, then go to lunch with close friends, and finish it off with a romantic dinner and evening with my husband!

  28. Nikkion 02 Jul 2007 at 6:52 am

    Happy birthday to you….Happy birthday to you!!!

    Hope you have a GREAT one!!!

    I love to spend my birthday with my family…usually going out to dinner and eating a home made cake. And of course their homemade presents are priceless!

  29. lilstamperalexon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:53 am

    Happy Birthday Trudee!!! How nice of you to celebrate this way! Hmmm…..I like to have my birthday off, be very lazy, drink coffee in bed, and have a nice dinner with my family. I love getting my kids homemade birthday gifts - I too love my birthday - LOL! Enjoy your special day!!

  30. Crison 02 Jul 2007 at 6:54 am

    Hope you have a GREAT day! Happy birthday. For my birthday every year, my husband takes me to the stamping stores that are out of area. Last December we went to the Mall of America and all the wonderful stamping/scrapbooking stores all around the area! It doesn’t seem like much, but my husband HATES shopping, much less stamp/scrapbooking shopping. He patiently sits in the car while I take my time going through all the stores! What a guy! What a birthday gift!

  31. Kim in ILon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:55 am

    Happy Birthday!!!

    I love spending my birthday with my family. Dinner out..and a little shopping for crafting stuff!!

    Enjoy your day!!!

  32. Sharon Kingon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:56 am

    Happy Birthday Trudee, my favorite way to celebrate my birthday is with my family by either having them make me dinner or taking me out.

  33. broni (waterchild12)on 02 Jul 2007 at 6:57 am

    Happy Birthday to you, Trudee! You are exactly 10 days older than me (less about a hundred years!). Being a summer child, my favorite way to celebrate my birthday is to spend it at the beach with my family. So much fun! And it makes me feel young again!

    A birthday ditty for you:

    Today is the birthday of somebody who….
    Is laughing and smiling…
    My goodness! It’s you!!

    Have a great birthday!

  34. Alisonon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:57 am

    Happy B-Day Trudee! It’s a funny thing, but it’s my birthday too. Since my birthday is always by the fourth my family rents a cabin and spends a week vacationing. I’m very excited this year. I really feel like I need to get away. I’m just trying to figure out how I can sneak some of my stamping stuff in!
    Alison

  35. Cheryl Kelly-Van Domelenon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:59 am

    Happy Birthday! I’ve been looking for Basic Grey everywhere and my local stores don’t carry it!! Your treats look fabulous! My birthday is at Thanksgiving time. So my favorite way to spend my birthday is day-after-Thanksgiving shopping! I like to get all my Christmas presents that day and a few good deals for me too! Thanks!

  36. Shirleyon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:01 am

    Spending my birthday with family and friends is the perfect birthday celebration for me.
    opps! forgot to tell you that I enjoy spending my birthday with my family and friends and not having to cook or prepare anything is the best.

  37. Suzie0712on 02 Jul 2007 at 7:02 am

    Happy Birthday to a fellow July baby (July 12)! I hope you have a great day. The sun is shining and it is a beautiful day here in Nova Scotia, think I might stamp outside on the deck today.

  38. Elizabethon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:09 am

    Happy Birthday to you! :)

    My favorite happens to be how I celebrate every year. My kids and husband take me out to eat, then most of the time we come back home and play cards together. Nothing beats time with family!

  39. Kristina Priceon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:10 am

    Happy Birthday to you! We don’t usually do a lot for my birthday. I’m happy to spend it with my family and we usually try to go out and eat so I have a night off!

  40. Denise {imchatty}on 02 Jul 2007 at 7:10 am

    Happy Birthday! I like spending my birthday with my kids and getting all their homemade cards and presents. Then I like stamping and scrapbooking with my bestfriend….girl’s night out!

  41. debon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:10 am

    Happy Birthday Trudee!! I hope you are “SHOWERED” with love of fam and friends.. and of course… LOTS of PRIZES!! that’s what we call presents in our fam. I am a Valentine bday girl so every year is a week of celebrating. But my fav is playing games with my loved ones. I love to play the Sesame Street Bday song. It’s such a riot!

  42. Pattion 02 Jul 2007 at 7:12 am

    Wow, today is my birthday too! I turn the BIG 4-0 today. My favorite way to celebrate my b’day is to be with my family. We usually go out to dinner (we went out last night so we could all be together). My mom made me a cake which we will eat tonight!!!! Yum!!!

    Happy Birthday Trudee!! Enjoy your day!!

  43. Lisa C.on 02 Jul 2007 at 7:13 am

    Happy Birthday Trudee! My favorite way to spend my birthday is by being surrounded by my hubby and kids, and a huge box of SU supplies that my husband always gets me. :-) I love my birthday and love it when someone else gets me a cake. Before I married my new husband, my ex would never do anything for my birthday, but the kids always did, in fact when they were littler and couldn’t bake, they use to make me my favorite sandwich (peanut butter and nutella) and stick a candle in it. What sweet memories. My new husband goes all out for birthdays and makes sure that you have all kinds of fun stuff for it! I love it! BTW, the kids still make me my sandwich as a reminder of thier love for me! :-)

  44. Melissaon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:14 am

    Woo-hoo! Happy Birthday Trudee! Mine’s on Wednesday so I’m in birthday mode too!

    My favorite way to spend my birthday is bbq’ing with family and or friends. And bring on the cake and fireworks!!!

    Have a great day!

  45. Donna Bakeron 02 Jul 2007 at 7:14 am

    Happy Birthday, Trudee!! I hope you have an awesome day!! I love spending time with friends & family & not having to do any housework. I also like getting my favorite cake (pineapply upside-down cake)

  46. Kerry Jon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:16 am

    Happy Birthday Trudee! I hope you are surrounded by love and happiness! Love your blog! My favourite way to spend my birthday is really anyway as long as my family is here!

  47. Tanison 02 Jul 2007 at 7:16 am

    Wow, it’s my hubby’s birthday today too! Happy Birthday to you! And happy Canada day one day late.
    We got to celebrate with fireworks and mosquitoes!
    I love to spend my birthday shopping (ideally at the LSS) by myself or with one friend. Although it doesn’t happen often. Maybe next year???
    Thanks for the Trudee Treats!

  48. Jeanne Jon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:17 am

    HAPPY HAPPY HAPPPPYYYY BIRTHDAY to YOU!!!!!

    Wishing you a wonderful year full of much happiness and much Inspiration :)

    I have a big (significant) b’day coming up in about a month…and I’ll do my favorite thing–celebrate with my family, enjoy the homemade cards from my 2 girls ( they try to copy me and the craft room is always a mess afterwards!! :) ), and eat cake!!

    Jeanne

  49. Karen{kalex513}on 02 Jul 2007 at 7:19 am

    Happy B-Day Trudee! Craziest thing - I like to spend my birthday with my hubby for one very good reason - We have the SAME birthday. He is exactly one year older than me. I don’t know anyone that can say that - must be fate! :)

    We generally do a really nice grown up dinner together. No kiddos allowed :)

  50. Suzyon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:19 am

    My fave way to celebrate my birthday is with my Allan, on a deserted beach so I can bare my big butt (well, into a bathing suit anyway) and drink in the sun and sea.

    Barring that? Sushi and Allan, which is what I did this year on June 26 :)

  51. Laurie Schmidlin (Lauraly)on 02 Jul 2007 at 7:19 am

    Trudee…happy happy birthday!!! I absolutely love birthdays! What a fun way to celebrate wonderful people! I hope your day is filled with so many great surprises!!
    My favorite way to celebrate my birthday is to eat cake!!!! And not feel guilty about it! Then I go and buy something I really like (or order it..LOL!) and again, not feel guilty about it! Then I’ll eat even more cake…and not feel guilty about it!
    Have a great day!

  52. Pattyon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:21 am

    First of all HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Its pretty awesome of you to offer blog candy on YOUR Birthday! I love my Birthdays! I love to celebrate it with my husband and children. My diet is a dirty word on that day and I love to be treated special and to open my presents! LOL
    Something you never out grow!

  53. Jenniferon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:21 am

    I enjoy spending time with family and friends, going out to dinner, sipping on a nice fruity cocktail, and just relaxing.

  54. Judyon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:23 am

    HAppy Birthday!!!!! I am usually one who doesnt like to celebrate, BUT with age I am getting better at it LOL.
    I love going out for dinner with my family and having a few close friends over to help me celebrate! Hope you have a great day!!!

  55. Christine Hauckon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:24 am

    Happy, happy birthday! I hope you enjoy your special day!
    I love to celebrate my birthday by taking the day off of work. I don’t know why but I’ve always done it. Other than that the day can include anything really and I’ll be happy. It’s nice to go to dinner with my husband too, without the four kids.
    Chris Hauck

  56. Jennyon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:25 am

    Happy Birthday! How sweet of you to be giving something away on your day. On my birthday I get to spend the day doing me things. Shopping, crafting…whatever I feel like, then out to eat for supper with my honey. No laundry or scrubbing toilets, no grocery shopping or cooking. Ahh, if only every day was my birthday! Jenny

  57. Leigh Isheeon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:25 am

    Since my birthday is right after Christmas, it has always been hard to gather friends to celebrate. So my favorite way to spend my birthday is being with my husband. He is my best friend, who better to celebrate it with!

  58. Valerieon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:27 am

    Happy Birthday!! Enjoy every minute of it!

    My favourite way to celebrate my birthday is to go out to a restaurant for dinner with my honey (and no kids, sorry!), then order a massive slice of cheesecake for dessert.

    And if there’s gifts, well that’s OK by me too :D

  59. Megan Olsenon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:27 am

    Happy happy birthday, Trudee!! My favorite way to celebrate is to spend time with friends and family, have a little birthday cake, and do some shopping with any birthday cash I may have received. :) I hope your birthday is fantastic!

  60. Jackie Ron 02 Jul 2007 at 7:28 am

    Happy Birthday! Hope you have a wonderful birthday celebration! I love to sit around and hang out with my family and my boyfriend on my birthday, nothing major, just some quality time!

  61. Debbie Fisheron 02 Jul 2007 at 7:30 am

    Happy Birthday Trudee! My birthday is Friday. Two years ago I said I wanted a day to myself to stamp-no phone, laundry, dishes, cooking etc. DH and the boys were good about letting me stay in my room to do just that and again last year. That is what I am asking for this year too. Ü

  62. Deborahon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:31 am

    My birthday always falls right around the first day of school, which is a happy day for all moms, so it’s especially happy for me! When I worked nights, it was awesome, I’d take the girls to school and have the whole day to myself. But now that I work days, it’s just another day at the office for me. And we have to bring our own birthday treats. That was one of the first things they asked me when I was hired, was “When’s your birthday?” Weird. So that’s what I do–go to the bakery and bring myself cookies!

  63. Rachelon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:32 am

    Happy Birthday! :)

    I like to celebrate my birthday with my husband and children. My husband really goes all out on my birthday and makes me feel extra special. My kids get so excited making me breakfast in bed. They bring it up to my room and then start to ask, “Mom? Can I try some?” Pretty soon there’s no breakfast left and I still haven’t eaten. :) And I love their little card stock, home made cards. Birthdays are AWESOME!

  64. laura jon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:32 am

    Happy Birthday wishes!! Great blog! I like to go out for dinner on my birthday and always save room for a huge sweet dessert!!! Love the new bg!

  65. Amandaon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:36 am

    Happy Birthday! I would say that my favorite way of spending my birthday is to spend the day (uninterrupted, of course) in my craft room then that evening have a dinner out with the hubby. Nothing fancy - it nice to have a meal and not have to worry about dishes afterwards! Hope you have a great day!

  66. Amy M.on 02 Jul 2007 at 7:42 am

    I’m pretty boring. I love to have a nice romantic supper out with my husband. Oh, and a little peanut butter ice cream afterwards is pretty nice too.

  67. Harriet hskelly(SCS)on 02 Jul 2007 at 7:43 am

    Happy birthday Trudee!! My favorite way to spend my birthday is with my husband, daughter and our closest family friends. We always have a Baskin-Robbins ice cream cake to celebrate! This has been a tradition now for about 14 years!

  68. Kimmieon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:45 am

    Aaaaaaaaahhhhhh!!! I can’t wait to get my hands on that new Infuse paper!! It looks so yummy in that picture!! Umm….my birthday!!?? I love to go to the stamp store……..no really!! My husband doesn’t buy me a present ahead of time, we just get up that day and he takes me to the stamp store to pick out my own presents!! Really!! It’s taken a LOT of years, but I’ve finally got him trained….heehee!! Have a super-fantastic birthday!!!!

  69. Shannon Kon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:53 am

    Happy Birthday!! I hope you have a great one.

    My favorite way to celebrate my birthday would be to have all my family come over and us go to one of my favorite restaurants. Then come back to my house for cake and ice cream. And hopefully I get some gift cards to go shopping with!!
    I know it is pretty simple but that is what I like!

  70. Kathy Won 02 Jul 2007 at 7:53 am

    Hurray and Happy Birthday to you! As another July birthday (this coming Sunday), my favorite birthday celebration is to go for a hike with family to a waterfall, then come home to a yummy dinner prepared by my husband and top it off with homemade chocolate cake. Thanks for the blog candy offer and best wishes to you on your special day.

  71. Melissiaon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:59 am

    Yay! Happy Birthday!!! I love to celebrate my birthday too. It usually involves taking myself and daughter out for lunch and then some sort of shopping spree. My husband isn’t big on celebrations (I am lucky if I get “happy birthday” ) so I take it upon myself to celebrate in a way that makes me happy. A couple years ago I threw myself a big 30th birthday party with my friends. It was great!

    Have a great day!

  72. Pam Sparkson 02 Jul 2007 at 7:59 am

    Super generous of you Trudee! Love your flowers all in jars by color - what a pretty garden! Now, I could handle that kind of garden! hehe
    I loved birthdays as a kid! presents, parties, drop the clothes pin in the bottle, pin the tail on the donkey, etc…I have three grown and married daughters and we’re pretty good about getting together and having dinners together for birthdays. That is really special - I enjoy the time with family more than presents, now that I’m older. I usually buy myself something stamping related for my hubby to give me!

  73. well said cardson 02 Jul 2007 at 8:01 am

    Happy Birthday! My favorite thing to do is to eat shrimp scampi and drink red wine. My husband is an amazing cook, but he sucks at gift giving. So every year he makes me my favorite meal on my birthday! It’s sooooo yummy.

  74. Esteron 02 Jul 2007 at 8:03 am

    Happy Birthday Trudee!!

    I like just a quiet dinner with my family and lots of ice cream cake for dessert. My birthday is in about a month and my hb just bought me the coolest camera yesterday. I’ve got so much to learn about it now.

    Wishing you many more birthdays.
    Ester

  75. Joellaon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:03 am

    Happy Birthday! I think the most fun I had on a birthday was a few years ago. I decided that we should do something the kids would enjoy! So for MY birthday we went to Chuck E. Cheese, got a pizza and a ton of tokens! The kids had a great time and if they’re happy, I’m happy!

  76. Julianaon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:04 am

    Happy Birthday!!!
    I love to celebrate my birthday, too (though dh just doesn’t GET that). Mine is the 8th.

    Have a great day!
    Thanks for all of the inspiration!!

  77. Denise W.on 02 Jul 2007 at 8:07 am

    A perfect birthday for me would be breakfast in bed…a picnic lunch…a few hours to myself crafting…and dinner out!

  78. Lyndaon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:14 am

    HAPPY! HAPPY! I too love to celebrate my birthday (altho I have started to count backwards!!!) I actually have been known to celebrate “Birthday Month”! LOL

  79. Teresaon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:15 am

    Birthday Blessings to you! I didn’t get your card mailed till today so electronic birthday wishes to you. I like to do luxurious things like, sleep late, have a massage, tea, afternoon movie, dinner with DH and/or friends.

  80. Desi Wilsonon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:17 am

    Happy Birthday Trudee!! Here’s hoping your day is very special!
    Don’t really have a special way of celebrating,my birthday…really…. just being surrounded by my family who love me, is more than enough.
    Desi

  81. joan ervinon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:18 am

    Happy Birthday to you!! You are so generous..what a wonderful way to celebrate by giving presents!! My birthday is very special because my son, Brian, was born on my birthday. We always celebrate togehter…he is the best birthday present I ever received!!

  82. Melissa F.on 02 Jul 2007 at 8:19 am

    We go down to the French Quarter and walk around. Get coffee and beignets then walk around some more. Then we walk over to Pat O’Brien’s and drink Hurricanes.

  83. Regina Davison 02 Jul 2007 at 8:21 am

    Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday! I hope you have a fantastic day. I like to spend my birthday with my family…usually out to a nice German restaurant in town. However, next year I turn the Big 40 so we’ll be celebrating in Mexico!

  84. Pattyon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:22 am

    Happy Birthday!!! My birthday is next week and it’s a big one..the one with a 0 at the end and it’s not 40. I’m going away for the weekend with my girlfriends. We are going to the beach. I’m bringing stamping supplies for after spending the day at the beach. We will shop til we drop and talk, talk , talk. When I get home my husband will take me out for a nice dinner as we do every year. He wanted to throw me a party but I told him I’d rather do this.

  85. diane mcveyon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:25 am

    Oh, you are sooo sweet and adorable!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
    I love to SHOP on my birthday, even if it is online shopping! Then dinner out with my husband, or just a nice evening on the patio with all the wildlife and birds is so relaxing…Love it!
    Have a FABULOUS day!!!

  86. Cathy Whitemanon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:27 am

    My husband always gives me a pedicure (yes, he himself actually does it - and he’s fabulous)! That’s my favorite part of my birthday.

  87. Vivian (VivLyn)on 02 Jul 2007 at 8:31 am

    Happy Birthday, Trudee!! Have a fantastic day!

    I like to celebrate with family and lots of presents and good food! That’s the best!

  88. Kim Leeon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:31 am

    Happy Birthday Trudee. So nice of you to offer such wonderful treats on your birthday. I love to eat out with my family on my birthday (so I don’t have to cook) and just spend time with my husband and three daughters. I hope that you have a wonderful day!

  89. k. m.on 02 Jul 2007 at 8:34 am

    Wishing you a very happy birthday…….and hope you are able to celebrate in a real special way! Enjoy!

    My favorite way to celebrate my birthday is………..sneaking away with my hubby for a day or two. It’s fun to stay at a little B&B and just have a quiet, relaxing time for the two of us.

  90. Barb Hendricksonon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:35 am

    Happy, Happy Birthday Trudee!!! Have a delightful celebration!

    My favorite way to celebrate my birthday is with my husband and children around me and doing something together. We have done movies, dinners, parties with others, looking at Christmas lights (my birthday is Dec. 4th) , Christmas shop, board games……lots of ways to celebrate. :) My two sons are adults and on their own now, so time with them is even more precious!

    Thanks for an awesome blog and the lovely goodies!

    barb

  91. Jen Bakeron 02 Jul 2007 at 8:36 am

    Happy Birthday, Trudee!!! Hope your birthday is extra special this year!!

    I love to cook, so I usually try out a new recipe on the family that comes to celebrate. I can always count on them to give me their honest opinion. If it’s good, the recipe stays. If not, straight into the garbage. Luckily, no complaints yet. :)

  92. Tanja Fussellon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:37 am

    Happy birthday to you! Thanks for sharing your beautiful work and now these awesome gifts! My bday is at the end of August. I love to spend the day at the beach relaxing and enjoying good friends. One year, the dolphins gave me a show at the end of the day, flipping way out of the water repeatedly. I’d never seen anything like it. If you like to celebrate like i do, I know you will have a wonderful time. Write and let us know how it was!!!!!!!

  93. Lisa Worthingtonon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:41 am

    Happy Birthday! My favorite way to celebrate my birthday is to go out for a nice dinner and perhaps a movie. Great blog candy by the way!

  94. Lynn Brownon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:42 am

    Happy Birthday! I like to celebrate my birthday by going out to eat with my family. And I LOVE cake. What’s a birthday without cake?

  95. Michelle D.on 02 Jul 2007 at 8:45 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRUDEE!!! Wishing you a wonderful and very happy day ~ filled with blessings!
    My favorite way to celebrate my birthday is being with my husband and children and getting to open the cards and gifts that my children picked out themselves. They’re now 7 and 9 years old, so it gets more fun each year Ü. I’ve also really enjoyed receiving handmade cards through SCS’ RAKers Ü.

    Happy, Happy Birthday Trudee!!!

  96. Toni Whitnellon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:46 am

    Hope you have the best birthday! Great treats- I’m still waiting for my backordered Stella Ruby pack here!
    My favorite way to spend my birthday is to have a “me” day. Breakfast or lunch where I want, shopping where I want, dinner where I want, and a movie of my choice. When its hubbys birthday, does the same.

  97. Shawnon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:47 am

    Happy Birthday Trudee! Hope you enjoy your day! My favorite way of spending my birthday is to go for a nice dinner at a special place (i.e. someplace that is too pricey/fancy to go to on a regular basis) with my family, get flowers, and eat key lime pie. Yum!

    Shawn
    AKA Stampingshawn on SCS

  98. Karen (basketmom on SCS)on 02 Jul 2007 at 8:48 am

    Happy Birthday! What a cool bunch of goodies.
    My favorite way to celebrate my birthday is to go somewhere special to eat (without kids). I also do not like birthday cake so I usually have my mom make me a fruit-based dessert instead. YUM.

  99. Debi Calandrelleon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:49 am

    I enjoy spending my birthday with my family - having a nice dinner (either out or prepared by someone other than me!)… then cake, ice cream, and presents, of course!

    Hope you have a FANTABULOUS birthday!!

  100. Tammi Mixonon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:52 am

    Happy Birthday to You!

    I usually spend b’day with family, pretty low key celebrating, but would love to spend my b’day scrapbooking with friends this year. Since my birthday isn’t til October, maybe I can pull something off!!

    Tammi

  101. Dana Joneson 02 Jul 2007 at 8:58 am

    Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday….Dear Trudee…Happy Birthday to you! And many more!!!

    My favorite way to celebrate my Birthday is to STAMP…of course!

    Have a wonderful day! ;)

  102. Amyon 02 Jul 2007 at 9:00 am

    Happy Birthday to you! It’s always a treat when I get to pick a restaurant (without consideration of what’s on the kids’ meal menu for my three kids). And then there should be some yummy birthday cake. Enjoy!

  103. Kamieon 02 Jul 2007 at 9:03 am

    Happy Birthday! I always get a cheesecake from Costco for my Birthday and hubby takes care of all the chores especially the dishes! :0)

  104. Pam C.on 02 Jul 2007 at 9:05 am

    Happy Birthday to you! Happy Birthday to you! What a sweet person to give sweet blog candy on her own birthday! On my birthday I like to get gussied up and go out to a nice Italian restaurant with my husband. Have a great day!

  105. Kellieon 02 Jul 2007 at 9:06 am

    Happy Birthday!!

    I love eating really good food… comfort food to gourmet food that someone else prepares :) And since I have a Thanksgiving birthday… getting our Christmas tree and welcoming the Christmas season!

  106. Kristina Lewison 02 Jul 2007 at 9:16 am

    Happy Birthday to YOU!! My daughter and I share a birthday. Ever since she was born we have a double celebration! And I’ve stayed 28 years old! *wink* I love to be with lots of friends and family, eat great food and maybe treat myself to a craft item or two!

  107. Whitneyon 02 Jul 2007 at 9:22 am

    Happy Birthday to you! I love following your blog. I like to go out for dinner and shopping for my birthday! I eat whatever I want!

  108. Kaylyn Conoveron 02 Jul 2007 at 9:28 am

    ** HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRUDEE!!! **

    I hope that you are having a most wonderfully awesome day!!

    I like to grab a girlfriend, get a sitter for my kids (or have DH be a dad, if he’s in town) and go out for a decent dinner. Then I follow that with a big, naughty, decadent dessert at the end! And I don’t mean cheesecake…I mean like Cold Stone white chocolate ice cream with brownies & cherry pie filling and hot fudge mixed in!!!! I get all a-twitter just thinking about all black forest goodness….

    I don’t enjoy celebrating with my DH. He has blown off my birthday so many times…I don’t care for any more disappointment. So he is no longer permitted to celebrate my birthday with me. Even as we age, it remains important to have a best girlfriend…they never blow us off or make us feel old!!! ~ Kaylyn

  109. Estivaliaon 02 Jul 2007 at 9:29 am

    Feliz cumpleaños, Trudee :)

    I am most likely to spend my birthday with my parents or my boyfriend; I’m not the kind who makes parties, because my b-day is in summer break and all my friends are awaye from town :p

    I like to go to see a movie and eat a big cup of icecream

  110. Melissaon 02 Jul 2007 at 9:34 am

    Happy birthday! I like to take the day off of work and do whatever suits me on my birthday.

  111. Novellon 02 Jul 2007 at 9:36 am

    Happy Birthday, Trudee! My favorite way to spend my birthday is having a Beef Sukiyaki dinner at my mom’s house (homecooked, of course!) and then some Red Robin mud pie for dessert but my youngest son and I share a birthday so we just like to spend it together with our friends and family by having a birthday party for the both of us.

  112. June Houckon 02 Jul 2007 at 9:38 am

    My favorite way to spend my birthday is with my husband.

  113. Claudia F.on 02 Jul 2007 at 9:38 am

    Happy Birthday ! I love to spend it with family, maybe on a day trip somewhere fun and have birthday cake. Hope your day is a good one. Enjoy!
    Claudia

  114. Glynda Estradaon 02 Jul 2007 at 9:40 am

    Having cake and ice cream with family and friends!

    Happy Birthday Trudee!

  115. Darlene Gabrielon 02 Jul 2007 at 9:43 am

    Happy Birthday to You! I love to celebrate with lots of chocolate (treats, desserts etc.) Just being with family and friends is the way to celebrate.

  116. Phyllis Stricklandon 02 Jul 2007 at 9:43 am

    I love to go out for dinner someplace new and to go to a movie. Hopefully there is a new SCI FI movie, this year it was Spiderman in IMAX.

    I love your blog - I had your SCS album bookmarked long before the blogs were a big thing like they are now. This is so much easier, you new entries come right to my Google reader.

    Have wonderful birthday!! And many more!

  117. Shelbyon 02 Jul 2007 at 9:45 am

    Happy happy birthday, Trudee!!!

    My favorite way to celebrate my birthday is to have it span a few days! ;)

    One evening with my boyfriend drinking good wine and dining at our favorite restaurant, one evening with my family, just hanging out and eating mom’s delicious food, and one evening with my girlfriends, gossiping, shopping, and drinking margaritas at Julio’s!!! I guess it’s all about the food… ;)

  118. lacyquilteron 02 Jul 2007 at 9:57 am

    Happy, fabulous birthday to you, Trudee. Your card is late, but it’s in the mail. I love to go out to a favorite restaurant with my family and also spend some time crafting.

  119. amber bon 02 Jul 2007 at 10:13 am

    Happy Birthday Trudee! I hope you have a fabulous day!!

    My favorite way to celebrate is having my family close and having my hubby cook one of his AWESOME dinners! :)

  120. Michelle -sf9erfan on SCSon 02 Jul 2007 at 10:16 am

    Happy Birthday Trudee! Well, birthdays are tough to have it be all about ME since I have 2 little ones who think the world is all about THEM! hee! So, my fav thing is to have my DH do all the kiddo stuff (diapers, tears, etc), maintain the house, NOT to cook dinner, and be a lazy lizard all day! I just had my birthday and with some minor exceptions (the DH just can’t do it all by himself yet!), it went GREAT! HB, hugs, michelle

  121. Terylon 02 Jul 2007 at 10:22 am

    Happy Birthday! My favorite thing to do on my birthday is relax with a good book. No cooking; no cleaning; etc. And a bag of M&M’s is nice, too. Luckily, my birthday is later this month and I plan on snatching up the latest and final Harry Potter book. Can’t wait.
    Enjoy your day!

  122. Michelle Johnsonon 02 Jul 2007 at 10:33 am

    Happy Birthday Trudee!

    My birthday is near the end of November and there is always a great meteor shower a few days before my birthday! So my husband usally takes me out into the mountains so we can watch together.

    It is so beautiful to watch…cold, but beautiful!!!

  123. Veraon 02 Jul 2007 at 10:34 am

    Happy Birthday from one Carolina girl to another! Thanks for offering up some fabulous treats!
    Oops, forgot to say that my fav way to celebrate my b-day is with friends and family at my favorite restaurant with a bottle of vino!

  124. tmarieon 02 Jul 2007 at 10:34 am

    Happy Birthday to you! My favorite way to spend my birthday is to spend it with my husband and my son!

  125. Kirsion 02 Jul 2007 at 10:35 am

    Happy Birthday! Hyvää Syntymäpäivää!
    My favourite way to celebrate my birthday is to buy something special for myself. Cake and all the social celebration happens two days earlier when it’s my son’s burthday.

  126. Sue Symenson 02 Jul 2007 at 10:36 am

    Happy B-Day to you!! Thanks for sharing with us.
    I know it sounds bad but a good margarita is a great way to celebrate! Have fun! Sue

  127. Martyon 02 Jul 2007 at 10:38 am

    I love to enjoy cake and snacks with the school staff I work with and then have a quiet evening at home with NO COOKING!! And,of course, gifts of stamping stuff DO make the birthday brighter ! Happy birthday to a very talented artist- enjoy your day!

  128. Jayneon 02 Jul 2007 at 10:39 am

    Happy Birthday, Trudee. I hope that you have lots of fun today! My favorite way to celebrate my birthday is dinner, a movie, and lots of presents. I love to celebrate my birthday. Happy, happy day.

  129. Becky Kwanon 02 Jul 2007 at 10:39 am

    This year, I’m going to celebrate my birthday by hosting a stamp-a-stack! I love sharing my papercrafting passion with others!

  130. Nancyon 02 Jul 2007 at 10:44 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    I love to spend my birthday doing stuff I wanna do… pedicure, massage, dinner out, good friends and family around… and of course a delicious chocolate cake and ice cream!

  131. Cindy Keeryon 02 Jul 2007 at 10:47 am

    My favorite part of birthdays are the presents!! :-)

  132. geraldineon 02 Jul 2007 at 10:49 am

    Happy Birthday! Have a good one :) My favorite way to celebrate my birthday is having a very small family gathering & everyone enjoying.

  133. Danielaon 02 Jul 2007 at 10:57 am

    Happy birthday !!!!
    We celebrate my birthday by going to Hawaii!!!! If we are not in Hawaii we like to go to a restaurant for a nice dinner. It’s called Roy’s and they have Hawaiian fusion food and atmosphere to remind us of Hawaii :)

  134. Kathy scs kathaton 02 Jul 2007 at 10:59 am

    Happy Birthday Trudee!!!!!! I don’t like to have huge parties for myself (I save that for dh and the kids) but I love going out to a nice, grown up dinner that neither I nor dh made, and having a grownup conversation with dh for dinner. It’s even better if we have a sitter and can stay the night in a hotel :-)

    Enjoy yourself!

  135. Susanon 02 Jul 2007 at 11:04 am

    Happy Birthday!
    My favorite way to spend my birthday is to go SHOPPING!!!
    This past birthday (june) I had a three day celebration in a resort! that was a special treat!

    Susan

  136. frannybon 02 Jul 2007 at 11:05 am

    Hi Trudee,
    My favorite way to celebrate my birthday is to have a delicous dinner with family followed by a chocolate angelfood cake.
    Thanks for the goodies!
    frannyb

  137. Diane Lapointeon 02 Jul 2007 at 11:12 am

    Well isn’t that nice of you,offering treats for us on your b’day!
    You DESERVE a very special HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
    My favorite way to spend my b’day is lots of R&R and a nice dinner with my husband which he always takes me out on my bday.
    Have a good one girl!!

  138. Jackie W.on 02 Jul 2007 at 11:14 am

    I like to go out to dinner and splurge on dessert at Outback. Happy birthday to you, that’s so sweet of you to give away on your special day!!

  139. lilianon 02 Jul 2007 at 11:19 am

    my favorite way to spend my b-day would start at the spa, lunch with close girlfriends, and end with a romantic evening with my husband. :)
    and of course… HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRUDEE. i LOVE your blog, i have u on my google reader and i LOVE it when “follow your bliss” blinks on my screen cuz it means another gorgeous card is ready. =)

  140. Gailanneon 02 Jul 2007 at 11:26 am

    Hope your special day is very happy!
    My birthday approaches too, and my plan for it involves relaxing on my patio with a good book, enjoying a glass or three of wine from my favorite wine region (Paso Robles) and going out to dinner with my DH. I might even treat myself to a shopping trip to my fav scrapbooking store, Clipper Street…I’m sure there’s a wee corner that’s still empty in my stamping room!

  141. Letty Lian-Segawaon 02 Jul 2007 at 11:27 am

    Yay! Happy birthday to you! Happy birthday to you! I love birthdays, too! I think every year that we have is worth celebrating! My favorite way is to relax, wake up when my body wants to, have a hot cup of tea and a scone. Then get a massage and/or manicure & pedicure. Then do a little shopping… then pick up the kids from school and go out for a nice dinner. :) and of course, nothing is complete without ice cream to end the day! :)

  142. cathy maxwellon 02 Jul 2007 at 11:28 am

    Happy Birthday Trudee!!!
    Wishing you all the best!

    My birthday will be in a few days……woohoo!

    I will be spending my birthday celebrating with my DH and the kids. We usually play a family outdoor game, cook out and have cake with lots of frosting and ice cream.

    Cathy M.

  143. jodeneon 02 Jul 2007 at 11:28 am

    I just enjoy spending the day with my family. I don’t like having a big this. Thanks for the chance.

  144. Rose Annon 02 Jul 2007 at 11:31 am

    Happy birthday Trudee!!! Thanks for sharing your birthday fun with us, and the offer of yummy treats!

    I love to celebrate my birthday at home with my family.

  145. Pat S.on 02 Jul 2007 at 11:42 am

    Hi Trudee…HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
    Boy, what a great way to celebrate…that’s some great candy!!!

    My favorite way to celebrate a birthday is Girls Night Out.

  146. Sharlene Waleon 02 Jul 2007 at 11:44 am

    Happy birthday!! I hope it is all you hope for!

    My favorite way to celebrate a birthday is just having dinner with my family and close friends. I’m just a boring kind of person. LOL

  147. Donnaon 02 Jul 2007 at 11:48 am

    Hey Trudee - Happy Happy Birthday! What I like best on my birthday is to be catered to… I don’t want to do chores or any of the normal day to day stuff… then go have a nice dinner and relax — then eat cake! Hope your day is fabulous.
    Donna

  148. Dana Vitekon 02 Jul 2007 at 12:02 pm

    Woot! Happy birthday! Mine is in April, so I like to take a walk with my husband & kiddos and watch for signs of Spring.

    Hope yours is terrific!

  149. Lori Craigon 02 Jul 2007 at 12:03 pm

    Hey there, chickie!!

    Happy, happy birthday! Hope it is filled with all your favorite things! My favorite way to celebrate is to fiesta with fajitas. ole!

  150. Kim Dunworthon 02 Jul 2007 at 12:04 pm

    Happy Birthday!!
    My favorite way to spend my birthdays is spending the day with my dogs taking them to their favorite park. Happy dogs are a great celebration!

  151. Sherion 02 Jul 2007 at 12:09 pm

    Happy Birthday! My favorite way to celebrate my birthday is to get all my friends together. I’m like you - I love to celebrate my birthday, and what better way to celebrate than with your friends? :)

  152. Britineyon 02 Jul 2007 at 12:13 pm

    Happy Birthday!! I hope you have an amazing day and get to spend it the way YOU like to spend your birthdays. My favorites involve sleeping in - late! And something lemon-y (e.g. lemon cheesecake, lemon cake with raspberry filling, etc. - you get the idea) And, of course, a yummy dinner not prepared by me. Hmmmm. Why is it that most of this revolves around food?!? Have a spectacular birthday!!!
    Britiney

  153. Michelle Pearsonon 02 Jul 2007 at 12:17 pm

    Happy Birthday…and thanks for the treats!

    I’d have to say lunch out and shopping with my Mom and a quiet evening with my family.

  154. Nancyon 02 Jul 2007 at 12:43 pm

    Nine of us in our community have April birthdays - this year we had a huge potluck luncheon to celebrate all of us! Then a nice family dinner at one of my favorite restaurants.
    Happy Birthday to You!!

  155. Bethon 02 Jul 2007 at 12:48 pm

    Happy, happy birthday!!! You are too good to us! My favorite way to spend my birthday includes lots of family time and a sprinkle of creative time for myself.

  156. Shannon McGannon 02 Jul 2007 at 12:55 pm

    Happy Birthday, Trudee! I love your blog! I’ve been a subscriber for a few weeks, now, and I love all the ideas you share. My favorite way to celebrate my birthday is just to have a nice dinner with my husband and my two boys (ages 1 and 3) at a restaurant (so I don’t have to cook, of course!), ending with a delicious piece of chocolate cake with butter cream frosting! Yummy! I hope your day is fantabulous!

  157. Katieon 02 Jul 2007 at 1:32 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday! I love to have German Chocolate Cake (homemade frosting only) after a nice quiet dinner with just my husband. I love my kids, but I get to have dinner with them every day-and they’re not exactly quiet.

  158. Fran McCllintockon 02 Jul 2007 at 1:40 pm

    Happy Birthday to you! My favorite way to celebrate is to just be remembered! I don’t mind if it is just my hubby and me going to dinner, or with our son and daughter-in-law, or with friends. Just celebrating is fun - I’m with you. One of the best I had recently was when friends had us over for dinner and surprised me with tickets presented in a martini glass to a concert to see Pink Martini perform after our dinner. What a surprise and what fun!

  159. Kristyon 02 Jul 2007 at 1:45 pm

    Happy Birthday, Trudee!

    My birthday is July 7, and ever since I can remember my family celebrated my birthday on July 4 with a big barbecue, including homemade raspberry ice cream, and then fireworks in the evening. I was quite old before I realized that the fireworks weren’t just for my birthday (LOL)! Anyway, this is still how I like to celebrate.

    Have a wonderful Day!

  160. Tami Grandion 02 Jul 2007 at 1:47 pm

    Happy Birthday! My favorite way to celebreate the birthday is with friends and/or family (my family lives 6 hours away). Enjoy your day!

  161. Leslie Springeron 02 Jul 2007 at 1:48 pm

    Happy birthday to you!!!
    I Love to go out to dinner for my Birthday! All so the best part is opening up my childerns hand made cards and gifts! I will miss these little treasures when they grow up!!

  162. Julie Masseon 02 Jul 2007 at 1:59 pm

    Happy Birthday to you!! Hope yo have a great day! I have to say just a nice quite meal at home and maybe some away time would be the best birthday gift for me!

  163. Paula Gon 02 Jul 2007 at 2:02 pm

    My favorite way to celebrate my birthday is to go out to dinner then come home to have the family together for cake and ice cream. I love spending my birthday just doing what I want to do with no one inturupting.

  164. Donna McInnison 02 Jul 2007 at 2:03 pm

    I like to spend my birthdays quietly with my hubby and kids. My boys are young (6 and 4) so they really get into it. It’s fun to see the presents they pick out for me (”Mama’s gonna LOVE this!”).
    Oh, and I meant to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! My birthday is on the 16th!

  165. sarah Draytonon 02 Jul 2007 at 2:04 pm

    Happy Birthday to you, hope you have a gret day!!!

    I enjoy spending my birthday with my little boy the best gift I could ever have had. i was told I couldnt have children as I have PCOs.. so i enjoy my birthday whith the best gift of all my little boy..simple….

    Loved looking at your blog

  166. Elizabethon 02 Jul 2007 at 2:09 pm

    Happy Birthday! My favorite birthday celebration is with my family, sharing cake that someone else makes. A girl just shouldn’t have to bake her own birthday cake! I hope you have a wonderful day!

  167. Monika Thiessenon 02 Jul 2007 at 2:22 pm

    Happy Birthday to you and all the best in this coming year! I like to celebrate my Birthday with going out to eat, it is always nice to get a break from cooking once in a while. And I guess just to relax.
    Hope you have a great day!

  168. Sherrieon 02 Jul 2007 at 2:26 pm

    wonderful treats Trudee! I love to spend my birthday not cooking and enjoying my family. I love it when my kids usually bring me breakfast in bed!

  169. Carolyn Sharkason 02 Jul 2007 at 2:31 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday! Hope it’s a great day for you! My favorite way to celebrate is to go out for the day and have lunch or dinner and maybe a movie with my wonderful hubby and my two teenagers. A little shopping doesn’t hurt either. lol

  170. Dawn Georgeon 02 Jul 2007 at 2:35 pm

    HAPPY Birthday, how sweet to share a present on YOUR birthday. I think birthdays are special too, I love to spend them with family - my best birthday present ever was my 2nd son Justin Colby my 4th pregnancy, born healthy and alive, what a wonderful 2nd miracle of the year, we adopted our 1st son, 10 months earlier. Thanks for sharing all the inspiratin at your blog. Have a GREAT 4th of July and birthday week!! take care and blessings, dawn g

  171. Laura Pringleon 02 Jul 2007 at 2:47 pm

    Wow! I really want that paper!! Thanks and happy birthday to you.

  172. gail caseon 02 Jul 2007 at 2:52 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! My favorite way to spend my birthday which is in October is to visit the White Mountains in Conway, NH and enjoy the folliage. Absolutely beautiful. Maybe do some hiking and enjoy the outdoors. Dinner at one of my favorite restaurants there is a pleasant way to end the day.

  173. Tanya Burnson 02 Jul 2007 at 2:54 pm

    Loving your jars!! I love to spend my b-day with friends and family just hanging out!

  174. Karen Poundson 02 Jul 2007 at 2:56 pm

    Big Pool Party and lots of friends! Also LOTS OF CHOCOLATE!!!!!!! I will be 50 in 3 weeks and 3 days!

  175. donna calamarion 02 Jul 2007 at 2:57 pm

    i hate being the center of attention but I do love good food, friends, loved ones and presents.

  176. Shelleyon 02 Jul 2007 at 3:10 pm

    Happy birthday Trudee! My favorite way to celebrate my birthday is to take the day off work (but still send the kids to daycare) and spend most of the day in the craft room. I like to take a break and have someone take me out for lunch (hey, it’s MY day, hee hee!) and then it’s really nice if my husband makes dinner so I don’t have to cook at all for a whole day. Bliss!

  177. Frankieon 02 Jul 2007 at 3:21 pm

    I love to spend the day with my DH . . . go shopping, out to lunch, maybe a movie and then dinner out too. Just a day together having fun.

    Happy birthday to you Trudee!!

  178. reflections:0)on 02 Jul 2007 at 3:33 pm

    Happy B-day to you… And many, many more to come…

    I too love my B-day, a day spent with family and friends is more fun then should be aloud…LOL

    My B-day is at the end of the year so, for many years DH and I have gone to play in the snow for my B-day… This all started when we where first married and young and had no money, now it is just something we do because we have loved for so many years…

    reflections:0)

  179. lois laneon 02 Jul 2007 at 3:35 pm

    My favorite way to celebrate is a shopping spree and go somewhere for dessert!!!

  180. Sophia Salason 02 Jul 2007 at 3:38 pm

    Happy Birthday!! Hope you have a great one..I love celebrating my birthday with my husband (who always remembers and does something nice to make me feel special) and with friends and family of course–nothing is better than being surrounded by loved ones.

  181. Lauren Vincitorioon 02 Jul 2007 at 3:43 pm

    Happy Birthday!! And Many More!!! I love to celebrate my birthday with a nice dinner out, with a couple of delicious Cosmopolitans:-)

    Have a fabulous week!!

  182. Pat S.on 02 Jul 2007 at 3:46 pm

    Hi Trudee…HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    Oh my gosh, oh my gosh! Basic Grey is my absolute favorite!! Thank you so much for offering a chance to win some. Don’t you just love it ?!

  183. Rachelon 02 Jul 2007 at 4:02 pm

    Happy Birthday Trudee!

    I like to spend my birthday drinking a strawberry margarita and watching the sunset!

  184. Cathyon 02 Jul 2007 at 4:10 pm

    Happy Birthday to YOU! Your celebrating with readers some sweet sweet candy here. Hope your birthday is as sweet as your candy. Having family time together and watching a movie or playing some games is what we usually do. Thanks for a chance.

  185. Heather the Mooseloveron 02 Jul 2007 at 4:11 pm

    Happy Birthday!
    My birthday is July 26 and when we lived on the west coast the Sacramento rubber stamp convention was always on my birthday or the Saturday following! So I would drive over with a friend and I would spend my birthday money!

  186. Lori aka paperchickon 02 Jul 2007 at 4:20 pm

    I celebrate my birthday with my family. My brother’s birthday is 2 days after mine, so we usually try to celebrate together on the day in between. We share a cake (we don’t need 2 big cakes!) and open presents and enjoy the day together with family.

  187. Stephanie W.on 02 Jul 2007 at 5:01 pm

    Happy happy Birthday!!

    My favorite way to spend my birthday is dinner out with friends and family. It’s nice to surround myself with people I love. :c)

  188. sandie994on 02 Jul 2007 at 5:39 pm

    Happy B-day to you!!! I like to spend my b-day with family. Usually just dinner and maybe a cake. Definately no work!!!

  189. bobbieon 02 Jul 2007 at 5:46 pm

    Happy Birthday TRUDEE!! Woo hoo… I like to spend my bday w/family and then take in my ‘birthday’ movie w/my hubby while grandma watches the kids! Love to get nachos and share some popped corn w/the hubby!

    thanks so much! Pick me pick me!

    Bobbie

  190. Dawnon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:10 pm

    Happy Birthday! My favorite way to spend the day is relaxing and being waited on, not worrying about what’s *not* getting done!!

  191. SLon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:34 pm

    I want to spend my Birthday with my DH and Trudee, just doing the same things we did today to celebrate hers!

  192. Joyclynnon 02 Jul 2007 at 6:41 pm

    Happy Birthday!
    I love to celebrate my birthday by doing NOTHING! I only want pampering. braekfast out (in bed preferrably but DH is no cook!) Dinner out and hitting all the local and no-so-local craft stores to get all my presents! I love to celebrate my birthday… even if I no longer acknowlege the number that goes with it as my age!

  193. Gail Rachow (grandmascraps)on 02 Jul 2007 at 6:47 pm

    Trudee hope you have had a lovely day. Happpy Birthday. My favorite way to celebrate, usually is to have my family around for dinner and ice cream and cake. However next year I am going to Hawaii for my 60th B-day. I really think that is going to be my most favorite way to celebrate a birthday. :) Gail

  194. Linda SSon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:03 pm

    Wishing you oodles of birthday wishes:) I like to celebrate my birthday at my favorite restaurant with everyone in my entire family surrounding me. Thanks for letting us share by offering us a b-day treat:)

  195. Alannaon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:11 pm

    Happy Birthday to you!! In our family, we usually all go out to eat together..whoever’s birthday it is gets to pick the place…we usually try to pick a unique restaurant every time. Then we go back to someone’ s house for cake and prezzies

  196. Charleeon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:13 pm

    Happy Birthday Trudee!!! Hope this one is the best one yet. On my birthdayI love to give myself a whole day of pampering. I book a spa manicure, pedicure and facial and then for the cherry on the top a full body massage. I come out feeling like a million bucks.

  197. wendyon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:30 pm

    HAPPPPPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! For my birthday I usually like to buy myself something special or go for a treat such as a facial/pedicure. I always enjoy going out to eat with close ones. I love sweets, but this year I’m going to ask for a chocolate chip cookie “cake” … :) Hope you have a wonderful bday this year!

  198. Melissa (SCS: stampin_melissa)on 02 Jul 2007 at 7:35 pm

    Happy Birthday to you, happy birthday to yooouuuuu, happy birthdaaayyyy dear Truddddeeee, happy birthday to you! (just pretend that I sung that on key!) ;) LOL!

    I prefer to celebrate my birthday by going out to dinner with my DH and my DS. Of course opening gifts sometime during the day is nice too!

  199. twinkson 02 Jul 2007 at 7:37 pm

    Happy Birthday to you, Trudee!!!

    The birthday person in our family, has their choice of selecting a place to dine for the evening. My mom and YS share a Jan birthday, our OS is Feb, my DH is March, I am in April and my YB is May.

    I look forward to the celebrations and the choices the others make and how they try to influence my choice as well. I just love any excuse to have chocolate cake!

    Don’t forget to make your wish!

  200. SmilynStefon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:43 pm

    How awesome are those birthday treats … I like to celebrate by taking a day-trip to some beautiful part of nature that I’ve yet to discover … a state park, river, mountains … something to give me perspective on my place in the world.

  201. Kim Muhlon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:47 pm

    Happy happy happy bday….
    Happy happy happy bday….
    Happy happy happy bday….
    Happy bday Truuuuuddeeeee!!

    I love to celebrate my birthday too! As a kid my bday always fell around the 1st day of school, blech! Now as a mom, I’m so glad its that time because I get to celebrate ALL ALONE!! Woohoo. I take the kids to school, head to starbucks, and enjoy the quiet of the day. :)

  202. Karenon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:49 pm

    Since both of my children are grown and fledged, and 2000 miles apart, it was so special for me to have them with me as I celebrated my 6th decade. Hope your bd is just as special!

  203. Goldieon 02 Jul 2007 at 7:53 pm

    Happy Birthday Trudee!

    For my birthday I usually celebrate it with a nice day off from work and spending it with my wonderful family.

  204. Barbra1224on 02 Jul 2007 at 7:56 pm

    Happy Birthday Trudee!!

    My birthday is Christmas Eve.. so my favorite way to spend my birthday??? The way we have the past few years.. away from the craze down in Key West with just me, hubby & our boys!! The best!!

  205. Carol Flemingon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:04 pm

    Happy Birthday!!!!!

    I love your site….and your work!

    My favorite way to spend my b-day is to go to my favorite resturant…….have my favorite cake……with my favorite people (my family)!

  206. JoAnnon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:04 pm

    Happy Birthday Trudee! I love your artwork and check your blog daily for new postings.

    My birthday is coming up pretty soon too, and my favorite way to celebrate is by indulging in some super-yummy special dessert like turtle cheesecake or a torte or pie. I think this year I’ll have chocolate eclaire torte — oooh, I can’t wait!

  207. Michelleon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:05 pm

    Happy Birthday!
    My favorite way to celebrate is a good meal with famiy and friends, and a really, really good chocolate dessert!

  208. Laurie VanDerLindenon 02 Jul 2007 at 8:46 pm

    Happy Birthday! Everyday I get to wake up is a great day - a blessing! Favorite birthday celebration was last year, hubby and son took me on a cruise. Hope you had a great day!

  209. Jessica (jessrose21)on 02 Jul 2007 at 8:46 pm

    Happy Birthday! My favorite way to celebrate my birthday is to open presents! LOL! With my friends and family, of course. And eat chocolate, definitely!

  210. Mary Con 02 Jul 2007 at 8:56 pm

    Happy birthday! What great treats! My favorite way to spend my birthday is dinner out with my family and a sentimental card from hubby.

  211. Ashley Beston 02 Jul 2007 at 9:04 pm

    Well Happy Birthday to you! Shall we sing the song we sing in my preschool?
    ( you need to clap )
    Today is Trudee’s Birthday, Birthday, Birthday.
    Today is Trudee’s Birthday,let’s count the years a way….
    ONE ( CLAP ) TWO (CLAP ) THREE (CLAP) FOUR….
    Not sure how long you want this to go on!

    I have always celebrated my birthday by going out to my favorite place to eat with my family and then back to the house for some cake, or flan that my mother bakes. Since my birthday is Dec.15 it runs right in the middle of the Christmas program week and three different programs so I am usually too beat to do anything else. I am always thrilled when it snows on my birthday, that has always been my favorite part about having a December birthday.

  212. sophia Landryon 02 Jul 2007 at 9:09 pm

    For my birthday, I celebrate by not doing a speck of work. I pick up a special treat ( ie this year it will be the new Harry Potter which i will proceed to read all day), and enjoy myself indulging in something fun!

  213. Renee Rahlfon 02 Jul 2007 at 9:37 pm

    I am a firm believer everyone should have a birthday cake for their birthday & be embarassed to death by co-workers singing them happy birthday! LOL!!! Have a great day!

  214. Lindaon 02 Jul 2007 at 9:54 pm

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY TRUDEE! I hope you had a very special day. I like to have cake & ice cream for breakfast to celebrate!! LOL

  215. Elaineon 02 Jul 2007 at 10:09 pm

    Happy Birthday dearest Trudee!~!! I bet it’s hard to find someone as sweet and kind and CUTE as you are! ;-)

    I hope you have a fun day today!!

    I love to spend time at the beach with my kids and hubby and/or at home in my stampin space with friends!!!

  216. Lynn Mercurioon 02 Jul 2007 at 10:24 pm

    Happy Birthday, girl! I’m like you, I love to celebrate my birthday…it’s the one day a year that belongs to me! My most favorite way to spend my birthday is to be able to do what ever it is that I happen to want to do. Sometimes it’s going to a movie, or perhaps out to dinner, or spending time with family and friends. It all depends, but getting to do what I want is key! I hope you had a great and special day!

  217. Peggy Maieron 02 Jul 2007 at 10:27 pm

    Well, happy belated birthday - I’ve been sick - laying around all day & not checking the blogs (boy, do I feel bad!) My favorite way to celebrate my birthday is a nice meal out with my family.

  218. Deb (taxi mom)on 02 Jul 2007 at 10:31 pm

    Happy Birthday Trudee! Hope you had a great day!

    Love the Trudee Treats, that paper looks scrumptious…

    My favorite way to celebrate my birthday is to go out for dinner and spend time with my family.

  219. Jessicaon 02 Jul 2007 at 10:39 pm

    Fantastic blog candy! Happy Birthday to you! I love having my husband suprise me with a present or going out to dinner, whatever he comes up with is great.

  220. Janet Allenon 02 Jul 2007 at 11:14 pm

    Happy Birthday Trudee. My birthday is mid-January and between Christmas and my birthday we have 8 other birthdays before mine! Practically our entire family has January birthdays. So by my birthday I’m so partied out that I just want to FORGET mine and be left alone!

  221. Kandion 03 Jul 2007 at 12:49 am

    I love spending my birthday in Chicago having a wonderful dinner and wine with my wonderful husband. Maybe going to a theater or show and doing some shopping and always stopping at a stamping/scrapbooking store.
    Then going home and having cake and ice cream with
    my family.
    Kandi

  222. doverdion 03 Jul 2007 at 3:03 am

    Happy Birthday! My favorite way to spend my birthday is with my family. This is my birthday month too and more than likely we’ll all get to together and go out for supper and then have cake & ice cream.
    Hope you had a wonderful birthday!

  223. #1volunteeron 03 Jul 2007 at 4:13 am

    Happy Birthday and Many More!!!! My favorite way to spend my birthday is with my husband and daughter. I like to make my lasagne and watch a movie. It’s in January so no outside! Too cold!

  224. Leighon 03 Jul 2007 at 4:20 am

    Hey Trudee!

    Well…happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Trudeeeeeeeeee….Happy Birthday to you!
    I’m thinkin’ the best way to spend my birthday would be on the beach - about 80 degree weather - sunny with no clouds - a good book (probably Harry Potter!) - maybe a strawberry daquiri! - LOVE IT! Isn’t it crazy how life is that when you’re younger all you want to do is be around friends/people and after kids all you want is alone time!?
    Hope you had a great day!
    Leigh