The year of "40" has officially begun. As I awoke on Thursday morning I am not sure what I expected but somehow I thought I would feel different. Not really older just different; perhaps wiser and enlightened. I struggled with myself hoping for that one thing that would set this birthday apart from others.
In my pondering I realized how much our celebrations evolve in our lifetime, as children it is about the gifts and the cake (okay it is still about the cake). Party favors and games consume the day while balloons and cheers fill the air. As I looked around the table at my family I felt a moment of emotion wash over me; this is what the day was about. The journey to 40 has been filled with amazing and wonderful days, moments and milestones. I am anxious to see what the next 40 years hold.
In my search for that moment of meaning I formulated an idea. A wish jar, just for me. 40 wee hearts will each hold one wish some small and some that are mighty. As I each wish is completed it will find itself nestled within the confines of its mates housed in lovely jar. I promise to keep you posted as my wishes come true. Now I must be off to fill my 40 hearts with 40 wishes.
Happy Birthday Sweet Kristen, I Love my 40's. Embrace it, they are Wonderful! xoxoxoxo, Jamie
Posted by: jamie | October 18, 2009 at 08:22 AM
What a brilliant idea! Hope your cake was delish;)
Posted by: April | October 18, 2009 at 09:47 AM
May your 40 wishes be fullfilled peacefully, happily and healthily over the next 40 years.
xoxo
Posted by: judy wilkenfeld | October 18, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Oh I wish I had thought of this when I turned 50! Do you think I could still do it . . . especially now that I'm 51? (gasp - did I say that?) I guess the bonus would be - I GET MORE WISHES!!! LOL.
Happy Birthday Dear Kristen. The next 40 are going to be just as wonderful as the first.
Hugs. Karen
Posted by: Karen DeCapite | October 18, 2009 at 11:06 AM
Happy birthday...hope it's a year full of blessings!
Posted by: Tami B. | October 18, 2009 at 04:11 PM
Such a beautiful way to celebrate your birthday.
Posted by: Amy | October 18, 2009 at 04:52 PM
What a great idea!
Next year is my big 40 (next month is 39) and I am going to take some inspiration for this.
Kind of like a Bucket List- but way cuter and way craftier.
Great idea!
Posted by: ramsam | October 18, 2009 at 06:49 PM
Hey sweets,
Happy Birthday!!
40 is fabulous!!!
see ya soon
oxoox,
jessi
Posted by: jessi nagy | October 20, 2009 at 07:29 AM
No way! I thought you were 28 or around there. You must have good family genes.
Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Heather Ozee | October 21, 2009 at 08:24 AM
What a great idea! HAPPY BIRTHDAY and may all your wishes come true!
Posted by: Julia | October 23, 2009 at 10:45 PM
WOW! I love your idea of 40 wishes. I turned 40 this year and you inspire me to look at this milestone in a different light. Your artwork moves me, and so does your lovely attitude. Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Laurie Griffin | October 24, 2009 at 08:32 PM