1. I love quilts...but you probably already knew that from reading the blog.
2. I have several quilts in various stages of completion. Why can't I start and finish one at a time before beginning another one? Any other quilters do the same thing?
3. My Bernina is one of my favorite and most used purchases.
4. My Canon Rebel camera ranks right up there, too.
5. I love taking pictures of everything to document life...I just wish I could take better pictures.
6. Each member of our family has their own camera. Hannah and I probably use ours the most.
7. Next month I hope to take lots of pictures.
8. Our 30th wedding anniversary is in August--time to fill up the camera card.
9. Today Tom and I are going to apply for passports!!
10. We have no clue yet where the passports will take us.
11. I think planning a trip is part of the fun. We'd better get with it!
12. I L-O-V-E to travel.
13. For our 25th anniversary we traveled to the Grand Canyon. It was our first time out West, and we loved it!
14. I've always wanted to own a Bed and Breakfast.
15. A friend gave me some good advice one time. She said we already have a Bed and Breakfast, and we get to choose our guests.
16. I liked her logic and have since concentrated on blessing friends here rather than running a business.
17. Sarah makes the best Stuffed French Toast when we have overnight guests.
18. When the girls have their own homes, I'm not sure I'll be able to function in my own kitchen. Unfortunately, I'm not kidding!
19. I'm not much of a shopper...unless it's in a quilt shop.
20. I posted one of these lists almost 5 years ago. You can read it here. I thought I would never come up with 20 things about me.
21. Our four children were born in 4 1/2 years.
22. Too bad I didn't have Sarah's cloth diapers during those busy Huggies' years.
23. I look forward to having lots of grandchildren, Lord willing.
24. I would like for them to live close by so I can get to know them.
25. I think family is important.
26. I turned over in a canoe once when Tom and I were engaged.
27. I haven't gotten into a canoe since...and don't plan on it ever again.
28. One year for my birthday Tom planned a rafting trip for the family on the Shenandoah River.
29. The trip brought back canoe memories for me...but with only Class 1 and 2 rapids it was safe enough for me to enjoy it.
30. After my recent trip to the hospital, I don't want to see the inside of one again any time soon.
31. My sister and I were in the hospital at the same time to have our tonsils removed. I was 13, and she was 9. I still remember all the ice cream we were allowed to have.
32. I always wanted to be a Candy Striper.
33. Who knows...maybe one day I'll be one of those senior citizens who volunteers at the local hospital.
34. I love hearing wind chimes.
35. The wind blows so much where we live that we often have to take our chimes down before they blow down.
36. I like to collect things: Noah's Arks, cows, sunflowers, birdhouses, frogs, angels, American primitive flags...now I focus mainly on collecting fabric.
37. Growing up, we went to the Great Smoky Mountains on vacation every summer.
38. I loved the mountains and am so glad the Lord placed us where we are so I can see the mountains every time I look outside.
39. I wear Crocs 24-6. On Sundays I take them off for a few hours.
40. Back in the early 90s when Tom first suggested getting a computer, I thought it was a crazy idea and that we should save the money.
41. Saying I'm quite attached to my laptop is an understatement.
42. A couple of years ago when Tom gave me a Blackberry I wondered why in the world I would need something like that.
43. I love it when I can check email the instant it comes in on my Blackberry. Saying I'm quite addicted would be accurate.
44. I'm beginning to think my husband has some great ideas.
45. I love making lists and crossing things off the lists.
46. I like meeting new people and making new friends.
47. I've been up in a hot-air balloon and loved it.
48. Something I would love to learn how to do: make soap.
49. I love campfires and S'mores...but not camping.
50. I'm not a fan of going to the mall and only go once or twice a year...when the free gifts are available for Estee Lauder.
51. I've never skied in my life. I think that might be more dangerous than canoeing.
52. I have no recollection of my grandparents. That's one reason I would like to know my grandchildren.
53. I haven't mentioned yet that I love flowers...but that's something else that's well known if you've read the blog for any length of time.
54. Coneflowers and yarrow are two of my favorite flowers.
55. Spring has overtaken fall as my favorite season...mainly because of flowers.
56. I don't really like surprises because I like to know what's going on. But everyone gets a thrill out of surprising me because it's hard to do.
57. C-e-l-e-b-r-a-t-e is one of my favorite words in the English language.
58. Today's my birthday! And I made it to the end of this list. Now that's reason to celebrate!
~Deb
Happy, Happy Birthday, my dear friend! I have something I want to send you, and had hoped to get it to you for your birthday - but it's still sitting here in my house. I WILL mail it soon though! I hope you have a wonderful day and a blessed year!
Posted by: Susan | Friday, July 02, 2010 at 01:06 AM
Happy Birthday, Deb!!!!!!
I love theses lists! A passport????? WOW!!!!!! I can't wait to see where you go!
Happy Birthday!!
Much love to you with a BIG ((hug))!
Posted by: Leslie From VA | Friday, July 02, 2010 at 07:26 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEB!! Hope you have a wonderful day.
I enjoyed your list. My idea of camping is a Hilton Hotel. :) I don't like canoeing either and I went skiing only once. I took of my skis halfway down the hill, went back to the lodge and drank hot chocolate the rest of the day while watching my husband ski.
Hope you have a great trip - wherever you go.
Victoria
Posted by: victoria | Friday, July 02, 2010 at 08:56 AM
Happy Birthday dear friend!!!! Loved the list, a few things I didn't know and enjoyed learning!! :) PASSPORT!!!! Well now where would you like to go? This is exciting!!!:)
Posted by: Chris | Friday, July 02, 2010 at 09:13 AM
Happy Birthday, older sis! I think we were younger when we had our tonsils out! are you sure of the ages? Seems like I was 5 or 6!
Posted by: Bet | Friday, July 02, 2010 at 09:14 AM
Happy, happy birthday!
Posted by: Tammy | Friday, July 02, 2010 at 09:28 AM
Happy Birthday!I have it posted on facebook Happy Birthday to Bette,Leslie,and Deb!2 will see it there and you are here.
Number 18 is funny!
Have fun getting your passports.Is a trip to Europe planned for the 30th?
Posted by: Tammy | Friday, July 02, 2010 at 09:39 AM
HB, Deb! May you grow more in grace and the knowledge of Christ this year. 'Twas fun reading this post.
Here's to no more hospital stays this year--or ever, for that matter!
Posted by: Cathy | Friday, July 02, 2010 at 12:00 PM
Happy Birthday Deb! What are the girls baking for you today? Believe me, skiing is very dangerous! I went in CA and MT and I won't ever do that again :o)! I enjoyed your 58 post!
Posted by: Joanna | Friday, July 02, 2010 at 01:07 PM
Happy Birthday, Deb! Sounds like you are feeling a bit better and stronger. It's good you are applying for the passports today. I heard that they are raising the price on them again in the next few weeks. I hope you will be thoroughly spoiled today and that you will have fun planning your anniversary trip.
Posted by: Becka | Friday, July 02, 2010 at 02:24 PM
Happy Birthday to the dearest of friends! You are soooooooooooo fun, and I LOVED reading your list! Making soap does sound exciting! Praying you just have a fantastic, wonderful, super birthday! I love you! :-)
Posted by: Dorothy | Friday, July 02, 2010 at 04:30 PM
Deb,Happy Happy Birthday to you. I knew it was in July,just could not remember when.Today is also Richard Petty(king of racing) and also my sister-in-law.How is Mill doing? Have not talked to her in awhile. I am so glad you are doing better. God really answers prayer.Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm wonder where those passports are going to be. Tell all hello and love you all.
Posted by: brenda perdue | Friday, July 02, 2010 at 10:16 PM
Happy Birthday! I enjoyed your list so much. We are very alike.
It will be fun to see where your passports end up taking you. Try southern France...the wonderful sights, food, small villages, coastal scenery, etc. I have travelled many places in the world but s.F. has my warmest memories.
Enjoy your birthday!
Posted by: Kathie | Saturday, July 03, 2010 at 08:18 AM
Happy Birthday Deb! and many more!
Posted by: Cindi | Saturday, July 03, 2010 at 04:07 PM
Happy Birthday Mrs. Deb :)
Posted by: Jenny | Sunday, July 04, 2010 at 07:16 AM
That is some list! I LOVED reading it!!! Thanks for sharing!
Anita
Posted by: Anita | Sunday, July 04, 2010 at 10:15 AM
Happy late birthday! Love the list!!!
Posted by: diane | Monday, July 05, 2010 at 10:31 AM
Happy Belated Birthday. I hope you had a lovely one and a wonderful weekend. I must stop by more often. Sorry I missed it and I hope to check out your latest quilt block pattern. Have a great day and a wonderful week. Sincerely, Mommy of two little blessings & so much more!
Posted by: Mommy of two little blessings & so much more! | Tuesday, July 06, 2010 at 12:56 PM
A very Happy Birthday, Deb! Thanks for sharing your reflections with us. Hope you are healing up well and are able to enjoy your gardens!
Posted by: Karen | Tuesday, July 06, 2010 at 11:10 PM
A belated happy birthday! What a gift the Lord has given you in both physical and spiritual life!
Posted by: Karen | Wednesday, July 07, 2010 at 06:10 PM
OH dear - I missed your birthday! Happy happy belated birthday - I hope that it was a lovely celebration. You have passports - of course- you're coming to Canada!! The Island is a photographer's dream - I'm not just making that up. They offer courses here and that's what they call it :)
Glad you were well enough to enjoy your 4th celebration. It looked like loads of fun!
Posted by: Islandsparrow | Thursday, July 08, 2010 at 08:49 AM
Dear Deb,
I'm behind dear friend, my Google link dropped out and I have only just realised! May I wish you a late buy very genuine happy birthday. I find we have so much in common in the above 58!
Hugs from Rose
Posted by: Rose | Saturday, July 24, 2010 at 06:39 AM