Friday 10 August 2012

It is with great sorrow........

That I announce that in a few hours I will be 60


That's right - the grand old age of 60.

And my grandson has informed me that I will be "older than dirt"!!

Am I sad - just a bit.
Am I gonna cry - you bet!
Will I get over it!!! You bet!!!


 I have had the most amazing life. I have the most wonderful family. I love my husband very much.  My two son's have been my greatest joy. I have two sweet DIL's.
My grandchildren are my greatest gift.
I have travelled the world, met the most awesome people and I have stitched and stitched and stitched.

And just in case you think I am too old to learn something new - my son taught me to use his new crossbow last week while at the cottage.




 I was aiming for the center target.

Not bad for an old broad!

41 comments:

Daffycat said...

LOL well that answered my Facebook question! You could hit the target indeed! You really aren't old if you are trying new things, right?

Wishing you a very happy birthday and many happy returns of the day!

Shannon said...

Happy Birthday! :)

Stitching Noni said...

Congratulations! Happy Birthday!! Enjoy your day :0)

~*Sharee*~ said...

Happy Birthday to you hun; I hope you have a wonderful, wonderful day full of fun, love and surprises..:)

Hugs, Shar

SnowySticher said...

Happy Birthday Kathy
Looks like in 4 years you can enter the olympics in archery

McKenna C. said...

Happy Birthday! Sounds like you're showing them up! :D

~McKenna

Carrie said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! You look great!

By the way, nice shot!!

Rebel In Ontario said...

Didn't you know that 60 is the new 40? I'm honour to call you a friend. HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATHY! I hope you have a wonderful day, and I hope to see you soon.

CalamityJr said...

Happy birthday! And trust me, you're not old!

Catherine said...

Have a wonderful birthday!!
How fun to try the bow ~ looks like you did good ~ perhaps you will start a new hobby! ;)

Samplers, Silks and Linens said...

I think of age as an acheivement - as you say you are happy with what you have achieved in your lifetime so thats definately cause for celebration - Happy Birthday and to many more happy stitchy years ahead!

Deborah said...

Happy Birthday! 60 isn't old, I will be 60 on Monday.

Vicki said...

Happy Birthday! My birthday is today and I'm right behind you... Enjoy your special day.

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday, but you are not old. If you were old, I would be ancient, and I am not!!

Annette said...

Have a fantastic birthday, Kathy!!! :)

Karen said...

Woot Woot!!

60 down, only 60 more to go!

Hoppy birdies on you, hoppy birdies on yooooouuuuuu!

>Big hugs<

Anonymous said...

buon compleanno Kathy!!
"older than dirt" ..that's a great one!! :D
maybe what my best friend tells me will cheer you up: "you're not getting old, you're VINTAGE!!" :D

enjoy the life in the cottage, it looks like a lot of fun, and family, and open air, .. and a few xxx!! :D
again, tanti auguri!
chiara

Poppypatchwork said...

Happy birthday young lady, remember 2 things, you are not as old as your hubby! and you can do any thing you want, age is all in the body, all our other bits stay the same...........

Lesleyanne said...

Happy Birthday.

Annemarie said...

Heehee! Huge congratulations, Kathy! I hope you have a wonderful day with all your loved ones :o)

Cath said...

Happy Birthday. Have a great day .XX

Chris said...

Happy Birthday!! Congratulations on the new cross bow skill. There are so many more adventures to have!! Whoot!

Vickie said...

Happy Birthday Kathy!

Margaret said...

Happy 60th Kathy. Compared to me you are just a spring chicken so don't worry about it. :o)

We arrived in The Netherlands yesterday and are now babysitting our beautiful granddaughter while mom & dad are at a wedding.

She is sooooo adorable. What a treasure to have a grandchild.ll

Lianne said...

Happy Birthyday Kathy!!! Many happy returns I know are in your future.

I have to agree with you and everyone else, the most important thing is to keep trying new things and looking forward. With in mind, just think of the millions of stitches ahead of you and all the stash yet to be found!

Hope to see you soon,
Cheers,
Lianne

Lianne said...

Happy Birthyday Kathy!!! Many happy returns I know are in your future.

I have to agree with you and everyone else, the most important thing is to keep trying new things and looking forward. With in mind, just think of the millions of stitches ahead of you and all the stash yet to be found!

Hope to see you soon,
Cheers,
Lianne

Lianne said...

Happy Birthday Kathy! I know that many happy returns are in store for you.

I have to agree with you and everyone else, the most important thing is to always be learning and trying new things and looking forward.

So, with that in mind, just think of the millions of stitches and all the stash yet to be found, the family time and all the new pursuits.... what a dream!

Take care, enjoy your day and hope to see you soon!

Cheers,
Lianne

Needlearts Kelly said...

Happy Birthday to you!

Carol said...

♫♪♫ Happy Birthday, Kathy!! ♫♪♫

I hope your coming year (and new decade!!) is filled with fun new experiences and more of the blessings in life you've already been given...

valerie said...

Happy Birthday Kathy! It sounds like you're having a great time. Best wishes to you in the coming year! :)

Jan said...

Happy 60th to you, Kathy! Trust me, you aren't getting older, you are getting better! Enjoy the years in front you and don't look better, unless it is to learn something or to cherish memories!

blue star stitcher said...

Happy Birthday!

Hazel said...

Happy birthday Hun!!! Have a great time. Xxx

Brigitte said...

Happy birthday, Kathy, and my best wishes for the year to come. You are never too old for new adventures, lol.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, Kathy!!!
Hope you had a fabulous day!

Karen said...

Happy Birthday Kathy!! I hope you have a great day and wish you all the best for another year! :)

Anna van Schurman said...

A sextagenarian! That's not older than dirt. Happy birthday! Though I do remember thinking I'd be "so old" when I was 30. LOL. (I think I was 16 at the time.)

Claire said...

Happy Birthday.

Anonymous said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, KATHY! You are 60 years young and looking fabulous! And you are a good shot, too. Hope you had the best birthday ever!

Ginny

Bette said...

Happy Birthday, Kathy!

Aussie Stitcher said...

Kathy, I hope that you have the most awesome birthday ever. Kick up your heels and have a great time.