Today is my birthday. It’s a big one. If I didn’t have a slew of insanely long-lived Norwegians behind me, I could safely assume I’m at my half-way point. Like the one pictured above, it involves a “4.” Now it just has a zero on the end. I have a feeling I’m supposed to find this distressing in some way, but that’s not quite how it’s hitting me. I’m feeling just as psyched – but blessedly less manic – as I did at that fabulous pancake breakfast 36 years ago (thanks for the awesome party, Mom!).
My dashing husband and super-excited son have swept me away to celebrate. See you next week.
Su-Lin | 15-Jun-10 at 8:42 am | Permalink
OMG, you’re so ridiculously cute! Happy Birthday!
kelly wright | 15-Jun-10 at 8:47 am | Permalink
Molly! Happy day to you good lady.
Jess Vacek | 15-Jun-10 at 9:10 am | Permalink
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!
Happy Birthday Molly!
Marisa | 15-Jun-10 at 9:26 am | Permalink
Oh hurray! Happy Birthday!
Denise | Chez Danisse | 15-Jun-10 at 11:04 am | Permalink
So cute! Happy Birthday!
rachel | 15-Jun-10 at 12:26 pm | Permalink
happy birthday to you Molly.
pam | 15-Jun-10 at 3:25 pm | Permalink
Happy Birthday! Your blog is pure fun! The last recipe I made was the arugula and roasted lemons. I was addicted that night. Thank you for great recipes!
Lara | 15-Jun-10 at 7:08 pm | Permalink
Happy birthday! That is an adorable and well-preserved photo of you–little has changed.
Cheryl | 16-Jun-10 at 6:29 am | Permalink
Look at YOU! Hope you have a wonderful celebration. I’ve safely made it to the other side, and you know what? Forty kicks thirty-nine’s ass.
Molly Watson | 16-Jun-10 at 8:51 am | Permalink
Thanks for the good wishes everyone! I spent the day hiking into a lush tropical valley, hauling my ass back out, and eating some awesome kahula pork before getting in some quality beach time. Full, joyful day.
Cheryl, I couldn’t agree more – just posted as much on Facebook.
Nabeela | 17-Jun-10 at 12:17 pm | Permalink
Happy Birthday Molly!
That is an adorable picture of you. Thanks for sharing
Abby | 17-Jun-10 at 8:34 pm | Permalink
Happy birthday Molly! I know I told you this way back, but I read (and love) everything you write here, so thank you. PS- that birthday hat has some sweet fringe along the bottom. Adorable!
Molly Watson | 18-Jun-10 at 5:30 am | Permalink
Thanks Abby! It was a quality hat, no doubt!
Bruce | 18-Jun-10 at 4:55 pm | Permalink
Too cute – had no idea you were a tow head!
Happy Birthday!
Molly Watson | 19-Jun-10 at 10:27 am | Permalink
By the next birthday I was brunette. Much more gray, though, and I may go back to blond….
molly | 24-Jun-10 at 3:26 pm | Permalink
Bravo, and a very happy birthday! Hard to do better than a scandinavian heritage and a pancake birthday.
Molly Watson | 24-Jun-10 at 9:43 pm | Permalink
So very true on both counts
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Beth Shepherd | 12-Jul-10 at 6:47 am | Permalink
Belated Happy Birthday! I enjoy reading your blog and just discovered this post. I’m a June 15 baby too! Though I’m ahead of you by a decade…so don’t sweat 40.
http://wanderlustandlipstick.com/blogs/pamperspakhlava/
Molly Watson | 12-Jul-10 at 7:39 am | Permalink
Thanks Beth – so far I’m loving 40. How fabulous that another June 15er reads The Dinner Files!