This past week I celebrated my 60th birthday. Yes, you heard me. I turned 60. I first thought when my 60th birthday came around, I’d celebrate it big. However, when the time came to make plans, I wasn’t feeling it. I quietly celebrated and remembered all the things I’m grateful for.
My 60th Birthday
I lost my dad a few months before my 60th birthday, but I still have my mom with me to celebrate. My mom, sisters, husband and I celebrated with pizza Saturday night. Pizza and celebrating go hand in hand.
These 2 guys Facetimed me on my birthday. It’s hard not living close to them, but I’m so grateful for the technology that allows me to interact with them. They both smile when they see me on their parents phones. I ask them to clap their hands or blow me a kiss and they do. I am so grateful for both of them.
Such a blurry picture for such a great concert! Lady Antebellum was playing at the United Palace Theater on my actual birthday. A friend won tickets through the Artists Den, couldn’t use them and gave them to me. What a great surprise for my birthday!
My girlfriend Charlene once owned Fat Bottom Girl Cupcakes, she’s since sold it to her daughter. I’ve always wanted to try the cupcakes, but since the shop is located in Hot Springs, Arizona, it’s a little difficult for me to get there. About a month before my birthday, I found out they now ship their cupcakes. Turning 60 is special, so I placed an order for 1 dozen cupcakes. My favorites are Salted Caramel and Peanut Butter.
But this week I’m especially grateful for all the Soap for Soup orders I received. I’m running a sale for the whole month of February to raise money for the St. Martin of Tours food pantry in honor of my father. So far I’ve sold we’re sold 47 bars and that means $235 for the pantry.
What are you grateful for this week?
Yours in Gratitude,
Angela
Donna DeRosa says
60? You look damn good, girlfriend. Happy Birthday!
Angela Carillo says
Why thank you! And backatcha Donna!
Sharon T McLaughlin MD says
Happy Birthday Angela, wishing you a year of happiness and health. I am grateful for the ability to live and make the most of my life.
Angela Carillo says
Those are good things to be thankful for Sharon. Thank you for the birthday wishes.
Joan Morais says
Happy 60th Birthday! Looks like a nice celebration of living 60 years. Wishing you much joy, health and fun.
Angela Carillo says
Thank you Joan! I wish those things for you too!
Cindy Jones says
Happy Birthday. Sounds like a great celebration.
Angela Carillo says
Thanks Cindy, It was a week of celebrating.
Reta says
Belated Happy Birthday Angela – 60 was a good year for me. I will be 80 this summer and still making soap.
Angela Carillo says
How awesome Reta! I hope to be still making soap at 80. You inspire me!
Paula says
Dear Angela
Happy Birthday #60 a bit late –
Wishing you health happiness and love. All that makes your heart sing should be yours .
Blessings –
Love life live large be happy – we have so much to be grateful for . I am blessed to know you –
Xoxo
Paula
Angela Carillo says
Thanks so much Paula. I’ve been blessed to know you too!