I can’t wait to spend all day listening to the new Old 97’s album over and over againMay 13th, 2008 @ 7:01 am
When I was a kid all it took to make my birthday awesome was my own cake and a couple of candles. (And maybe some bad 70’s art and wallpaper.) (And a bad haircut.) (And my older brother’s hand me downs.)
I’m older now, and some might say a little wiser. I am no longer satisfied with a bright pink cake to make my birthday complete. Plus, I’m doing Weight Watchers (again!), so there will no cake.
(No cake!?!)
(Okay, I might stop at the bakery on the way home tonight and buy a small cupcake to split with Babboo.)
To make this day complete I demand more then a cupcake. You know, things like:
More quality morning snuggle time with my two boys. (Could they be any cuter?)
I hate to admit it, but I love Papa Murphy’s pizza. The King hates it which, I think, is why I always ask for it for m birthday.
I’m hoping for a chance to hit Ann Taylor Loft on my way home (you know, after I hit up the bakery) to spend the gift card I got for Mothers Day.
“Lonesome Dove” should arrive today from Netflix. For years I’ve asked The King to watch this with me for my birthday. I’m hoping this year is the year he actually does it.
The Old 97’s have a new album out today. I’m sure it’s in honor of my birthday, and I thank them for that. I didn’t preorder it, for fear that it wouldn’t arrive on time. So, as soon as I hit “publish”, I’m heading out to pick up a copy. This is the best birthday present ever.
And tonight, while eating pizza and watching “Lonesome Dove”, I’m hoping to do more present opening with my boys. Because, let’s be honest, that’s the best part about birthdays.
Thanks to Rhett (and Carly) for this awesome birthday wish.
Screw the pink birthday cake, today’s gonna be better then that.
So tell me, how do you like to spend your birthday?
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Operation Pink Herring
said,
May 13, 2008 at 4:59 pm
I can’t think of a better way to spend a birthday than eating pizza, shopping at Ann Taylor Loft, and watching Lonesome Dove! Happy birthday!
Amity
said,
May 13, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Happy birthday, girlie! I hope all your wishes come true.
Vesper
said,
May 13, 2008 at 5:09 pm
Happy Birthday Isabel! I hope Rhett comes and wishes you a happy birthday personally!….or at least that you enjoy their new album!
Rachel
said,
May 13, 2008 at 5:12 pm
Happy Birthday!!! Eating pizza and watching Lonesome Dove sounds like a great night to me!!!
I like to try to celebrate my birthday for an entire week, but, usually, Chris tells me that’s not gonna happen.
Emily
said,
May 13, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Happy birthday! I have several comments regarding the pictures. #1 - Love the bowl cut. #2 - Your room is so white! #3 - Papa Murphy’s is awesome. #4 - Your bangs are looking very cute and all whispy like!
anna
said,
May 13, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Happy Birthday!
Rhi
said,
May 13, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Happy Birthday Pretty!
So cute how they both sleep with their arms above their heads!! And, I’m guessing that when you met Rhett Miller you let him know when your birthday was and he chose to release the album today for that very reason
My birthday - I love waking up on and knowing it’s my birthday. And, I love talking to my niece who will usually say, “It your birtday? When my birtday?” She’s all about herself, and I love it.
carly
said,
May 13, 2008 at 5:29 pm
Happy Birthday to my wonderful Isabel. I hope you enjoy lots of wonderful presents and yummy pizza.
p.s. I’ll try to make out with Rhett for you next month. When I slip him the tongue I will say “that’s from Isabel!”
She Likes Purple
said,
May 13, 2008 at 5:49 pm
I drove past a small concert venue in Dallas and saw The Old 97s listed on the marquee for an upcoming show. I TOTALLY thought of you!
Happy birthday!
Janssen
said,
May 13, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Happy Birthday!!! I love to go shopping on my birthday - it’s better than getting presents someone else picked out.
And I like to go out to dinner AND order dessert.
Christar
said,
May 13, 2008 at 6:02 pm
Dude, you share your birthday with THE Robert Pattinson!!! That is so freakin’ rad!!!
Happy Birthday! I hope it’s a great one!
Becky
said,
May 13, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Oh, yay. Happy birthday, friend. Enjoy all your favorite things, but especially the Lonesome Dove. Sigh, I love Gus. He is one of the most unique characters in all of literature. Love, love, love him.
On my birthday (or near it) I like to go to dinner with my hubby, just the two of us. I love my birthday. Birthdays are great.
meritt
said,
May 13, 2008 at 6:04 pm
Ooooo a Birthday Post!!!!
Happy Birthday!
I had mine about a month ago and I’ll be darned if I forgot what in the heck I even did for it.
Casey
said,
May 13, 2008 at 6:14 pm
Hapy Birthday!
Wickedly Scarlett
said,
May 13, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Sounds like a great day! Happy Birthday!
Jackie
said,
May 13, 2008 at 6:22 pm
Happy birthday! Enjoy your day!
Chas
said,
May 13, 2008 at 6:23 pm
Happy Birthday!!!!
I like to spend my birthday doing as little work as possible, and I like for my family to be around…that’s about it.
Stephanie
said,
May 13, 2008 at 6:35 pm
WAHOO for birthdays! Hope you have a fabulous one!
Beth
said,
May 13, 2008 at 7:06 pm
Happy Birthday!
And sorry, but your boy Rhett? Ew.
Sadie
said,
May 13, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Happy Birthday!!!
I had the same haircut when I was that age, I don’t know what that was about. I like being able to refuse to do things I don’t want to do on my birthday. And eating whatever I want, b/c there are no calories on birthdays, don’t you know.
SJ
said,
May 13, 2008 at 7:38 pm
Happy Birthday Isabel! May it be the best.
Loralee
said,
May 13, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Happy birthday! I hope that he watches Lonesome Dove with you. I love it. Have you read the book? It is one of my very favorites, ever (and I am not a fan of westerns).
It has one of my favorite openings and favorite quotes, ever:
“Pigs on the porch just made things hotter, and things were already hot enough.”
Danielle
said,
May 13, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Wishing you a year filled with great things! Happy Birthday Isabel!!
metalia
said,
May 14, 2008 at 1:21 am
Happy happy birthday, pretty lady!
sizzle
said,
May 14, 2008 at 1:48 am
That sounds like a pretty awesome birthday. Love Rhett saying happy birthday to you - ha ha.
Enjoy your cupcake!
magpie0327
said,
May 14, 2008 at 2:47 am
Happy bday to you!
Just wanted to pass on a bday/WW note–did you know that you can use an angel food cake mix, mixed with pumpkin/cherry/blueberry/cranraspberry pie filling (pick any one, i like the pumpkin best) mix it all together, it will appear thick, and bake it like a regular angel food cake, and it is not only delicious, but is also i think 2ish points on their points system? yum yum!
have a great day!
Jezer
said,
May 14, 2008 at 2:49 am
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Your plan sounds like heaven to me.
janet
said,
May 14, 2008 at 3:43 am
Know who’s cuter than Rhett Miller? Bowl-cut kid Isabel!
jennyonthespot
said,
May 14, 2008 at 4:29 am
Oh wow! Happy birthday!!!
Jeannette
said,
May 14, 2008 at 8:11 am
Happy Birthday Isabel!
Eating pizza & listening to good music on your birthday? It can’t get better than that.
Many hugs from abroad.
ps: your boys ARE the cutest… and your bed looks so comfy!
Kim
said,
May 14, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Happy Birthday! Pizza, good music, good TV, good family - what more could you ask for?
Laurel
said,
May 14, 2008 at 2:59 pm
I hope you had a very, very happy birthday!
I love Papa Murphy’s, too. King don’t know what he’s missing!
Molly
said,
May 15, 2008 at 1:23 am
I’m a day late and a dollar short.
Happy Birthday!! Hope you had a fantastic day!!
Frema
said,
May 15, 2008 at 5:44 pm
OK, I’m late on this entry, too, but I did wish you a Happy Birthday via Gmail, so that counts, right?
Also, I LOVE PAPA MURPHY’S PIZZA. It’s way better than the frozen crap at the grocery store but cheaper than Pizza Hut. Their veggie pizza is my favorite. I’m also a big fan of their thin crust, but Luke isn’t. Blah.
Keri
said,
May 19, 2008 at 3:11 am
Happy Belated Bday. I was on vacation last week & am catching up on all my fave blogs. Hope you had a great day!
Carrie
said,
May 19, 2008 at 7:11 am
Happy Belated Birthday to YOU!
I’d be happy to slip you Brett’s Lonesome Dove VHS tapes the next time I see you!
HollowSquirrel
said,
May 19, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Happy (belated) birthday to you! Thanks for letting us in on your bday plans… sounds fab!
Chris Cactus
said,
May 21, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Happy Birthday!!!
(Yes, I suck…I’m late.)