Give away and Happy Birthday to...

US!!!!

Today is Andy's birthday! Today is my birthday! This picture was taken on my 20th and his 23rd. We had been married 4 months. That was 36 years ago! You do the math. The kids asked why Andy looked so mad. He said he was trying to look tough. I think he succeeded..I wouldn't want to run into him in a dark alley!

Here we are today! I know what you're thinking...we haven't changed a bit! Right?

We have a few more people to celebrate with us!


3 daughters and 2 daughters-in -law. That's 5 daughters (minus our missionary daughter)

3 sons and 2 sons-in-law! That's 5 sons (minus our missionary son) (Andy's included in this group, I know, he looks so young it's hard to tell he's the father! :-) The reason their hands are up is for Jacob's protection. The poor kid was getting a wedgie from both older brothers!

That doesn't count our 9 grandchildren and Andy's parents who were with us today! What a fun day for me!





I decided to have a giveaway for my birthday. Nothing spectacular - just a few things to show my gratitude to my friends and family...and you're all my friends!


Here is my size 11 shoe box filled with apricots! That was my first choice to give and I think I have enough apricots for each and every one of you but I realized by the time you got them, they'd already be jam so that's not a good idea.




So here's the first thing. I know you all want to know what keeps me looking like I'm 20 years old! (tee-hee) Here you go...MaryKay cleanser and moisturizer with sunscreen! These two products together are anti-aging and so am I! Heck, who wants to grow old! Not me..woops, too late! You 20 something friends of mine, this will prevent you from looking like me when you're old!

Another item up for grabs. This beautiful wrap around bracelet is made from crushed seashells. My friend, Joan, has been going to China for the past 4 years and buys beautiful jewelry. She brings it back and sells it at boutiques. This is one of my favorite bracelets. If you wear a bracelet, the focus is on your wrist and not the wrinkles on your face. See...another anti-aging product! (click on the picture to see the details)

Who can do without a pair of good tweezers! Not only eyebrows need tweezing but chin, upper lip, you name it...there's probably a stray hair on it!

A little dark brown eyeliner helps to define and shape the eyes.

An emery board is a good way to keep nails shaped.

Hand soap with soothing aloe vera not only keeps our hands clean but keeps them soft.

I also have some hand cream that goes along with this but I don't have a picture of it.

Remember, hands tell our age too so let's keep them looking nice.

Last, but certainly not least - 2 jars of apricot jam. Nutrients in apricots can help protect the heart and eyes, as well as provide the disease-fighting effects of fiber.

Apricots are so good for you especially when they're surrounded by tons of sugar!

Like I said, I need to get rid of these apricots any way I can!

One more added bonus...my favorite candy, peanut M&M's Each winner will get 2 pkgs of these delicious, colorful, candies! Yum!

Have I convinced you that you want to win?

So as you can see there will be 4 winners!

Here's what you have to do.

Leave a comment. How easy is that?

If you want a 2nd chance, you can follow me.

For a 3rd chance to win, you can blog about this fantastic giveaway! :-)

Since July is my birthday month, all comments through July 31st at 11:59 pm will be accepted!

Good luck!