Me with my personalized birthday treat. Photo by Eric Schmidt.
IN THE MIDST OF WEDDING preparations, I’d nearly forgotten that my birthday fell four days after my eldest daughter’s nuptials. That would be today, the day I edge another year nearer to 60 than to 50.
But my daughter’s new mother-in-law remembered, arriving with a gigantic birthday cookie on Saturday, wedding reception venue set-up day. Lynn is so incredibly thoughtful. She wanted to make sure I was remembered in all the busyness of wedding planning and prep. How sweet.
The other sweet thing is that the cookie was inscribed with “Happy Birthday Audrey!” I can’t recall ever having my name written on a birthday treat. Ever.
To be remembered like this, to have my family and my girl’s new family pause in reception set-up and sing Happy Birthday as my now son-in-law carried the personalized birthday cookie to me touched me deeply as did the photographs taken of me. It is wonderful to feel so loved and cherished.
(MORE WEDDING PHOTOS coming tomorrow, dear readers.)
© Copyright 2013 Audrey Kletscher Helbling
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So now I know when your birthday is!!! Happy birthday, Audrey! Hope your day is fabulous in every way!!! That cookie looks awesome, by the way! Yummmmmm.
Thank you for the wishes, dear friend. It looks to be one glorious day unfolding.
Happy birthday! I thought of you yesterday as I was wishing my sister Marilyn her birthday wish for today.
Thank you, cousin Bev. That’s right. Marilyn and I share the same birthday.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUDREY!!! From one of your many blog readers. 50 or 60 isn’t old, if one was a TREE. Kidding aside, life will only get better and better from here on. Grandchildren will be the next step, and they are the greatest! We have one, and wish for more, but that won’t happen. Holidays will be wonderful too, as now you have extended family to celebrate with. I was wondering if you had those little “minty” things for the Wedding Reception? The first time I commented on your blog was about those little soft minty things, that are so good., and you had made a million of those things for some party you had. By the way, why do all you Women, including my Wife, look so young, and us old guys look like we went through the washing machine, and were meant to be dry cleaned only? Have a very Happy Birthday!!!!
Allan, thanks for starting my birthday off with a laugh. You are the best when it comes to shaping words in to humorous takes.
Just between you and me (well, my hubby knows this, too), people always think he’s older than me when, in reality, I am older than him (by two weeks). I think it’s the hair thing. My secret: hair dye.
I would have loved to have had homemade mint candies at Amber’s wedding. But my 81-year-old mom and a few aunts recently retired from decades of making them. Can you imagine that?
Thank you for your humor filled birthday wish. I always appreciate your comments.
Happy Birthday Audrey!
Thank you, Dan.
A Happy, and very Blessed, Birthday, Audrey!!! And, yes, the day is so noted (as Beth Ann observed!!). Although the rains are desperately needed, this day is beautiful and I’m lovin’ the sunshine!!! Enjoy!!! Hugs……
You and Beth Ann make me smile. You do. Always. Thank you for your wishes.
You are entirely welcome……you are such a dear youngster!!!!! (hehe….)
I am laughing here. Can you hear me?
I can!!!!!! It’s the comparison to moi that places you thusly…….
Ha, ha. You are incredibly young, in my eyes.
Why, thank you!!!! You made my day!!!! Lunch break done, back to the machine………..
Always happy to make one’s day by speaking the truth. Happy sewing.
Happy Birthday Audrey! May joy and blessings be your gift of the day.
Thank you so much, Deb. Those are beautiful gifts.
Happy Birthday Audrey! That’s so awesome that she did that for you.
Thank you, Joan. Lynn is so thoughtful. And, yes, a wonderful surprise.
What a beautiful day for a birthday, Do you have something fun planned? Great picture of you with your cookie 🙂
Happy Birthday Audrey, may the good Lord bless you and keep you healthy and happy for the years to come.
Thank you for your sweet wishes, Jackie. I have nothing special planned except dinner out with my husband. Also hoping to hear from my three “kids,” although I’d excuse the eldest if she forgot given she is currently honeymooning in Hawaii. My mom will probably call, too.
Happy birthday to my “OLDER” sister. Relax and enjoy your day.
Love you
Happy birthday and many more
Lanae
Thank you, dearest sister of mine whom I love dearly.
Happy Birthday Audrey,
My Birthday wish for you is Happiness, Joy & Good Health.
May you enjoy many, many, more birthdays.
DeLores
Thank you, DeLores. I appreciate your wishes.
Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you (everyone join in an sing)!!! Enjoy Your Special Day and Glad You Have a Treat to Celebrate It Too:)
I can hear you singing, Renee. Thank you.
That’s so lovely, Audrey. Happy birthday. I love the giant cookie and your daughter’s mother-in-law sounds very caring and thoughtful xx
Yes, Lynn is both of those. Caring and thoughtful and more.
Happy Birthday! Yum..that looks good!
Thank you, Bernie.
How thoughtful! Sounds like your daughter is marrying into a nice family.
She has married in to one wonderful family. Love the Schmidt family.
Happy Belated Birthday Audrey!
September is a great month–umm, I just had a birthday a couple of weeks ago! I say next year we get together for a little lunch/birthday fun!
A belated happy birthday to you also, Stacey. Ah, a joint bday celebration. Sounds good.
It is easy to be forgotten in such craziness – how lovely that she remembered and made a point of celebrating YOU! Sounds like she’ll be a great part of your life and your daughter’s too!
Lynn is one of those incredibly thoughtful people. She lives in California, so we’ll rely on technology to keep in touch. Amber and Marc, however, will make many trips west, I’m sure.