Sailing Into My 50th Birthday, With Thanks

Sailing Into My 50th Birthday, With Thanks Here is the Tanglewood Tower.***  Here is lovely Claire, presenting the inspiring Lake Texoma view!  ***  And me, on top of the worldor at least, on top of Lake Texoma.***Upon returning home, my husband, Rob, asked me to close my eyes and led me to my office, where he presented:Brand-new solid oak writing desk! I LOVE it. The Merlot and fresh flowers as well as the pottery and wicker basket add brilliant value to his thoughtful gift!***Our friends, Kirk and Tara, were kind enough to pay us a visit and hang out on the treetop lounge. Here are Kirk and Tara picture from a few weeks ago.We were equally honored they brought along their most valuable pint-sized package, Ella Mae. This is Rob holding their NEW arrival; she is only 2 weeks old. We feel so blessed that they all 3 came to visit!***In addition to all this, Rob prepared an amazing steak, baked potato and crusty bread dinner, accompanied by delicious beverages and followed by rich chocolate cake!***Bella, our adopted kitty, hu ng out with us every chance she could get.  Here she is toward the end of the big day, crashed. I felt as relaxed as she looks after such a luxuriously divine day.***Finally, I received many well wishes from my social media friends, many with whom my relationship extends into in-real-life conversations and face-to-face visits. Thank you to everyone who helped me feel special on this once-in-a-lifetime day!