Wednesday, August 4, 2010

You're Invited!

Today is my birthday and I'm going to pretend on my blog that I live in the South American country where my sister is a missionary. Down there, the tradition is that on your birthday you do your own party! You fix dinner for all your friends - it's a way of celebrating the friendships on your birthday. And it definitely takes the pressure off of wondering if anyone will remember!

So you are all invited to enjoy with me. . .

no skimping on the whipped cream today!

And some. . .


which of course means we need some. . .


and I guess we better toss in some fruit to balance it out. . .



And all of this is virtually calorie-free!

(Couldn't resist the cyber-pun)

Thanks for being my bloggy friends. Today I celebrate YOU!!


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20 comments:

  1. Rebecca JoAugust 4, 2010 at 9:26 AM

    I'm totally joining in the celebration if I get extra whipped topping! :)

    Happy Birthday!!!

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  2. riTa KochAugust 4, 2010 at 9:29 AM

    I loved your 'virtual' BD treat! Yum!
    Thank you and have a great day!
    Where in SA is your sister?

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  3. Debbie PetrasAugust 4, 2010 at 9:32 AM

    Linda, what a great idea! Happy Birthday to you. Blue Bell ice cream and chocolate dipped strawberries ...you're my kind of friend.

    Enjoy your special day!

    Debbie

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  4. BethAugust 4, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    Happy Birthday to you! I LOVE this tradition and am so glad your shared your 'meal' with us! Enjoy YOUR day today.

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  5. Skoots1moMAugust 4, 2010 at 11:32 AM

    can i have an extra strawberry? :)

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  6. Let'sMakeADifferenceAugust 4, 2010 at 12:40 PM

    Happy, Happy Birthday!!!! Thanks for sharing such great food.....and calorie free......woo-hoo!!!! Blessings to you!

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  7. KellyAugust 4, 2010 at 12:50 PM

    Happy birthday friend! I have to say, you throw one good party! Mmmmm!

    Hope your day is wonderful!

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  8. SusanDAugust 4, 2010 at 2:02 PM

    Happy Birthday Linda. Hope you have a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious kind of day. Blessings, SusanD

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  9. HeidiAugust 4, 2010 at 2:03 PM

    The cake is delicious, I'll bet it's even gluten-free? Mmmm. Thank you for inviting me.
    Happy Birthday!

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  10. ChristineAugust 4, 2010 at 2:38 PM

    Thanks - they are all my favorites! Hope you have a GREAT day and a very Happy Birthday:)

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  11. saraAugust 4, 2010 at 3:39 PM

    Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Linda! Happy birthday to you (imagine me singing..in between bites!)

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  12. bpAugust 4, 2010 at 5:09 PM

    Yes I will be glad to join you! Happy birthday to you. Hope your day has been blessed!
    Bethany

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  13. Barbara H.August 4, 2010 at 5:11 PM

    Happy Birthday! What yummy goodies! And since they are virtual I don't need to worry about lactose intolerance!

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  14. JoyceAugust 4, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    Happy Birthday! Hope you've had a fabulous day!

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  15. quillyAugust 4, 2010 at 6:31 PM

    Happy Birthday, Linda. I hope your day was as wonderful as you are!

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  16. SusanAugust 4, 2010 at 7:57 PM

    Happy Birthday! I enjoyed your party because it's all diabetic friendly! LOL I had 2 pieces of cake with ice cream and made a pig of myself, thank you! ;)

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  17. CeeCeeAugust 4, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    Oh my, everyone who is anyone was born on this day. It's my husband's birthday and another relative's (and our president's birthday.)
    Well happy birthday Linda!
    Double hugs!

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  18. CathyAugust 4, 2010 at 9:27 PM

    Hey Linda, it's my birthday today too! I didn't know we shared a birthday. Come to my blog and you can see what I made instead of a birthday cake!

    Hope you've had a perfectly wonderful birthday like I have!!!

    Happy Birthday girl!

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  19. KimAugust 5, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    Okay, I'm not a good bloggy buddie, because I didn't come to the party!! Forgive me?

    I'm going to recommend MOCHA MADNESS by Bluebell - in your honor!! Yes, it really is a flavor and it is FABULOUS!! Just like you!!

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  20. Lisa SpenceAugust 5, 2010 at 8:25 PM

    I'll be right over! Or, meet me in Chattanooga? ;-)

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