October 2011 Birthday Swap - Discussion and Gallery

[pjr107]

Everything in those packages is GREAT!  They make any birthday extra special!

So here's a question: 

If someone wanted to give you the perfect birthday party, what would it be?  Loads of friends or just someone special?  Surprise party?  Formal dinner?

I think I would love to have a small party with a few friends with a great meal.  Then just hanging out and spending time chatting, nothing really exciting or over the top.  OK and time away from kids and with adult conversation (love my kids but even *I* need a break)

-PJ 

[jennilocker]

Everything in those packages is GREAT!  They make any birthday extra special!

So here's a question: 

If someone wanted to give you the perfect birthday party, what would it be?  Loads of friends or just someone special?  Surprise party?  Formal dinner?

I think I would love to have a small party with a few friends with a great meal.  Then just hanging out and spending time chatting, nothing really exciting or over the top.  OK and time away from kids and with adult conversation (love my kids but even *I* need a break)

-PJ 

I'm sorry...what exactly is this "adult conversation" you speak of?    I am very much a small group of people kinda girl...a nice dinner and no being hit in the head with a sippy cup sound wonderful!

[alwaysinmyroom]

I personally prefer a small gathering of friends...horse douvers , drinks, cake and ice cream--simple...you can say gifts optional, but most people will bring a gift anyway (secretly: YAY!)....

I also believe in celebrating your birthday all month!!

ha ha ha jennilocker...

[julieboolie]

Here's what I recieved from Foxy Sam!

Sorry about my pics, I wanted to hurry and get them here!
Foxy Sam DEFINITELY spoiled me! She made me not one, but 2 fuzzy SEWN monsters

I haven't named them yet, but they are currently residing on my messy bed.

A beautiful hand made card (I wish I was better at paper crafts!) w/ a turtle<3
A bracelet that says I <3 Turtles (I DO! VERY MUCH )
A New Zealand button sporting a Kiwi (I believe that's what they're called)

*Not pictured* yummy chocolate covered pineapple candies that are no longer in existence at my house.

Aaaaaaand crocheted goodies!
This amazing zombie bunny guy is now my official car mascot. Check him out hangin' in my rear-view mirror.

He's made from this soft, fuzzy, sparkley yarn. I love him

She also made me a little turtle guy that also lives in the cup holder of my car, I'm convinced he's melindasaysrawr's soul mate.


Thank you so much Foxy Sam!




I need to get back to work before my boss catches me! BBL! <3

[pjr107]

Adult conversation where the people you are talking to are over the age of 18 and have not given birth to them... doesn't even matter what you talk about, just that you don't have a child putting in their comments
My DD (gotta love the teenage years) decided to get herself in trouble and not really be willing to pay the price without trying to take me down with her (somewhat long story of bipolar disorder and teenagers)  BUT  after her deciding to hold me to the letter of her punishment, "you can't leave the house", I solved the problem by having a party on the front lawn.  We order out from our favorite expensive restaurant and invited a friend over to enjoy it with us (she has a teen just like mine so we commiserate a lot).  

and I'll take celebrating my birthday all month too... its about the only way my family remembers it.  But my DH does have it down... he rarely buys me a gift for a birthday, instead, he will just pick up surprises all year long

-PJ

MONSTERS were just posted and they are CUTE!!!!  gotta go check them out

[alwaysinmyroom]

I love monster plushies!

Cute bunny, too, but in our area, we can't have stuff hanging off the mirror without getting a ticket!

We have similar hubbys, PJ---after years of marriage, it does get harder to surprise me...

[pjr107]

What really funny is that my DH is like a little kid and can't keep a surprise!  He's only done it maybe two times where he actually planned a weekend trip and I didn't know where we were going.  Even when he buys a gift, he just about explodes until it gets here:)

They are getting really strict in PA (at least the Eastern side) about tons of things.... our county requires emissions testing (there are many counties of PA and not all of them require it and a person/cop can not tell unless they look at your license)  and I was pulled over for not having two stickers on my window.  But my car is a diesel and I am exempt   Very funny chatting to a cop about what kind of car you drive and them actually considering getting one!

-PJ

[melindasaysrawr]

Oh no! It won't let me see my soul mate, julieboolie! But I looooove that zombie! Too cute! I sent Foxy Sam's gift this morning. Hope you like it as much as I like mine! 

[kartiana]

Hello October babies!  I am a June baby, but I'm trying to de-stash so I'm gonna claim a few of you for some crafty supplies 

[ChevelleZombie]

Hello October babies!  I am a June baby, but I'm trying to de-stash so I'm gonna claim a few of you for some crafty supplies 

oooo pick me pick me