Good Morning!
Today is a wonderful day here in Daisy Cottageland. My name is Jill. I am Kim’s sister and I have wrestled the keyboard out of her hands in order to take this time and space to honor our hostess on her 50th birthday! I have pledged an oath on my life that I will take good care of you in her short absence and I will try to honor the bond you share with Miss Daisy. Now we all know many things about Kim, her warm, welcoming spirit oozes from every communication. Her creativity and talents are evidenced in each post and her love of life emanates right through the computer screen. She is all that you know and much, much more.
Kim is a one of a kind girl who sees the world with the eyes of an explorer. She is curious and thoughtful. Never one to take things at first glance, she is a ponderer. This intellectual curiosity leads her to see the world around her with an ever expanding perspective, one that allows her to find interest in the most common items. An example of her unique perspective is right here, evidenced by the beautiful pictures she takes and shares. Artistically she plays with light, her focus on detail expresses the importance of not getting lost in the big idea or the big picture. Kim reminds us that life is lived in these, the smallest of places and it is here, focused on the parts not on the whole, that we will find solace and peace.
Kim is an advocate. She is a warrior, a champion of causes and most of all she is a protector of the ones she loves. Whether it be a lost pet whose image has been posted on telephone poles, a child left unattended in a parked car or an old love letter left in a book she discovered on one of her many treasure hunts, Kim is there to protect, restore, and reclaim each of them. She is a super hero for the lost, the unnoticed, the overlooked, and the unwanted. We see it here on her beautiful blog - she says with each story that to pay attention to the least of these is to find beauty in unexpected places. If beauty lies within the confines of a chipped ceramic figure then how much more beauty lies within each of us? Spending time with Kim is a reminder that beauty is not only in the eye of the beholder but it is within even those with the roughest exteriors.
One of our favorite books is Shel Silverstein’s The Giving Tree; it is a story about a tree that is happiest when it is giving to a boy who grows up under its shade. The tree gives and gives until it has no more to give and then even still finds a way to give more. This is Kim; Kim is a giver. She gives of herself freely, often, and unendingly. Once she has you, she keeps you right there, close by and in her shade. You are now a part of her mind, her thoughts and her heart. Picture the white bowl sitting on the table in her office, filled with beautiful homemade hearts given to her by many of you. The bowl is Kim and you are the hearts. She holds you close, keeps you all connected, and provides you with a place to rest and be safe however long you stay. Through her efforts here at Dear Daisy Cottage, she teaches us that to give and give and give some more is not only a noble calling but a worthy effort that will be rewarded in millions of smiles.
Today is a special day; Miss Daisy Cottage is turning 50 and we honor all that she is; the artist, the homemaker, the photographer, the writer, the designer, the wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, the warrior champion, the explorer and the giver. You are loved.
Jill
Happy 50th birthday Kim! May your special day be magical!
Elizabeth
Posted by: elizabeth | June 21, 2009 at 10:00 PM
Bonne fete a toi,
Bonne fete a toi,
Bonne fete, bonne fete,
Bonne fete a toi Kim.
That would be French with no French computer that does accents. lol
Hope it was oh so special, just like you!
Your now going to go on the fastest roller coster ride ever!!!
Hang on dear Kim.
Love from Canada. Oh I just about forgot. You should see my last 2 posts...you would be sooooo proud of my yellow and reds!!!
Love Claudie...thank you kind "sista" Jill.
xoxoxoxoxooxoxo
Posted by: claudie | June 21, 2009 at 10:24 PM
Happy 50 Kim!! and what a sweet sister you have! Blessings to you both!
Posted by: Valarie@wwwglimpseofmyworld.blogspot.com | June 21, 2009 at 10:29 PM
Happy Birthday, Kim!! Have a wonderful day.
Posted by: Teri | June 21, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Happy 5oth....may you have 50 more!
Enjoy this wonderful day :)
Posted by: Sheri Ingrande | June 21, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Happy Birthday Kim! Wish I wasn't a only child!!!!! Cute picture of you and your sister. I enjoy my visits to your cottage and look forward to many, many more! I hope your day was fantastic! Francine
Posted by: Francine | June 21, 2009 at 11:13 PM
Happy 50 big ones to you Kim!
Jill,
It is wonderful to meet you. The black and whites really got my attention.
To see Kim through your eyes gives us all something to think about. Thank you Jill for sharing your appreciation for your sister with her readers. I have found inspiration, as many of us have, as we see life through Kim's eyes and now we see Kim through yours.
Kim,
I pray our heavenly Father continues to bless you in the coming year.
Nancy M.
Posted by: Nancy M. | June 21, 2009 at 11:22 PM
wish the warmest of wishes...I wish you the best..you are such a sweet soul with the gentlest of hearts and i love your blog and your spirit...happy, happy birthday......enjoy your day..
Posted by: gabrielle | June 21, 2009 at 11:30 PM
What a wonderful tribute to you, Kim, by your sister! She knows you well and loves you much! Thanks for sharing your life with us and Jill, thanks for sharing your sister with us!
XOXO
Joni
Posted by: Joni | June 21, 2009 at 11:43 PM
Happy Birthday Kim!!! And what a wonderful post Jill! Thank you! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! :)
Kristi
Posted by: Kristi McCabe | June 22, 2009 at 01:14 AM
Happy Birthday Kim. You help make my world go around. Thank you for being you. My 50s were terrific and then Retirement is better than ever (so many more things you get to do and enjoy). You are blessed with a very special sister. I also have a very special sister, however, my special friends have become sisters. That takes years of experience, sharing and love but it is so strong too. Life has really become amazing. Just wanted you to know, no matter what happens it gets better and better. Blessings, Jan
Posted by: Jan | June 22, 2009 at 01:28 AM
Happy Birthday, Kim! And Jill is right... you are loved!
Hope your day is very, very special and that the year to come is filled with all good things!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Posted by: Sheila | June 22, 2009 at 01:59 AM
Kim!
Happy, Happy Birthday...to YOU!!!
Warmest Hugs and Aloha :-)
Posted by: Hasmin Cannon | June 22, 2009 at 01:59 AM
Hi Kim,
Wishing you a very Happy 50th Birthday! When I turned 50 (21 yrs ago), a friend told me this....
"the 40s are the old age of youth and the 50s are the youth of old age".
50s are great years. Enjoy them, as I know you will. Great post by your sister. Love the photo of you two kids. ;)
Happiness and Love to you.
xo Colette
Posted by: colette | June 22, 2009 at 02:41 AM
That is a glorious tribute to Kim from Jill. It touched my heart as I read it. Happy Birthday dear Kim. I always love to visit you at Daisy Cottage. You never fail to cheer me up! Your sister obviously has a gift with words as well. xx
Posted by: Josephine Tale Pedder | June 22, 2009 at 03:00 AM
Happy Day to YOU and thanks so much for the joy you bring us all through your eyes and the love of Daisy Cottage!!!! I hope you had a Blessed Day and here is to another wonderfully colorful year!
xo
Posted by: sharron | June 22, 2009 at 03:35 AM
I came over to tell you how impressed I was that you so proudly announced you are turning 50...only to realize it was your sister who "proudly" announced it for you. So now, maybe I really came over to wish your sister condolences, because you're going to KILL her. Hee-hee!
LOVE the vintage photo of you and Sis. I publish vintage photos of my family every Wednesday. Can't get enough!! By the way, I'm over 50, but WAY too proud to announce it. You go girl. : )
Posted by: http://thehouseofwhimsy.blogspot.com/ | June 22, 2009 at 05:22 AM
Happy Birthday Kim! What a wonderful tribute from your sister, it is clear that she loves you very, very much:>) I hope your special day was glorious!
Posted by: Kathy | June 22, 2009 at 07:34 AM
Well...sorry Kim, but I keep losing my comments!!
Happy Birthday! I remember my 50th so well...the only one I actually cried over!
I have "followed" your blog for the past 2 years and read/watched your growth in your writings and your pictures. I remember how shy you used to be in even having your own picture taken and now it is fabulously portrayed on your blogsite. Your writings are being published in great magazines and now, I see you have stepped out into the Public Speaking arena. I can see the analogy that your sister portrays by posting the black/white photo of Daisy Cottage. WITHOUT YOU there, there is no color. YOU are what puts the color in your home and your joy in sharing it with us puts the color in ours! Thanks for sharing yourself with us, your readers. I truly hope that your 50th Birthday was a day that you will never forget! You have a wonderful sister and you can tell by what she wrote about you that she loves you very much!
Posted by: Jacque | June 22, 2009 at 07:52 AM
Happy Birthday Kim! What a wonderful, loving tribute from your sis. I hope you did something special on your birthday!
Blessings,
Patty
Posted by: Patty Boyd | June 22, 2009 at 08:46 AM
What a sweet sister and Happy Birthday.
Cheri
www.itssoverycheri.blogspot.com
Posted by: Cheri Peoples | June 22, 2009 at 09:00 AM
Hope you had the happiest birthday ever, Kim! You most certainly deserve it!! And thank you Jill for posting this - it was a wonderful tribute to your sister.
Love,
Susan
Posted by: SusanG | June 22, 2009 at 09:16 AM
What a beautiful post. Happy Birthday Kim.
Posted by: Krista | June 22, 2009 at 09:25 AM
Happy Birthday, Kim!
Warmest wishes for a day filled with love, joy and laughter. Celebrate and enjoy YOUR day. Many happy returns...
Posted by: Jo | June 22, 2009 at 09:32 AM
What? How can you be 50? You look 25! Happy Birthday anyway. Your sister is the best. Mimi
Posted by: mimisue | June 22, 2009 at 09:52 AM
Birthday Blessings to you Kim~~
Jackie
Posted by: Jackie | June 22, 2009 at 10:08 AM
*H*A*P*P*Y* B*I*R*T*H*D*A*Y* You sure are nifty!
Posted by: Ginger&Pickle | June 22, 2009 at 10:14 AM
happy birthday, Kim. May the next fifty years be as full of fun and wonder as the past fifty.
Louise
Posted by: Louise | June 22, 2009 at 10:50 AM
Happy, Happy Birthday!! I hope you have a blessed day and year!!
Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne | June 22, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Wish I was there to give you a birthday hug and take you out for a birthday coffee!!!
Smiles,
MJ
Yellow Beach Dog. blogspot
Posted by: MJ Smith | June 22, 2009 at 11:16 AM
Happy Birthday Kim! I hope you enjoy a wonderful day!!!! Your posts brings so much joy to others....always like a little ray of sunshine added to the day. Thank you for sharing with others!!
Posted by: Brenda | June 22, 2009 at 11:19 AM
Dear Kim
Happy Birthday and may this year bring you much happiness. You sure are fortunate in having such a loving sister who appreciates you.
Posted by: karen | June 22, 2009 at 11:23 AM
You are a gem, not only in blogland, but clearly in the hearts of those who've had the privilege of knowing you in person. A simple thanks barely touches the amount of gratitude I have for the beauty you've put in my world. I hope it comes back to you tenfold on this day and all those that follow. A devoted follower and admirer, Angela.
Posted by: Angela | June 22, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Kim...Happy, Happy Birthday to you and many more lovely ones.......
Andrea @ Big Creek Cottage
Posted by: Andrea @ Big Creek Cottage | June 22, 2009 at 11:27 AM
Happy, Happy Birthday my precious friend Kim! You are just as precious as your sister Jill has shared with us, and more.
Jill, thank you ever so much for writing such a gorgeous tribute to your sister. It sounds to me like you're a wonderful person too, and I'm so glad you have each other. ♥
Posted by: Betty Jo | June 22, 2009 at 11:30 AM
Happy, happy birthday sweet, sweet Kim!
A little belated, but I hope you enjoyed your day very much! What a beautiful tribute from you sis-- and I know it's all true... you're a lovely, lovely soul.
Posted by: Kelly | June 22, 2009 at 11:32 AM
Happy Birthday Kim!
xo suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne Duda | June 22, 2009 at 11:41 AM
Happy birthday, marvelous Kim! I hope you had a wonderful and blessed day. Your sister, Jill is a wonderful writer. I was blown away by her tribute to you. What a special bond you two must share as sisters.
Posted by: Melanie | June 22, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Happy Birthday Kim!! I love comimg here to see your photos and your stories, your blog was one of the first blogs I ever read and you are an inspiration. hope your day is filled with everything that reflects you! XO
Posted by: Tara | June 22, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Oh, what a wonderfully sweet tribute from your sister! This got me all choked up. Here's to a beautiful 50th and many more blessed years ahead. You've brought so much sunshine and color into our lives through your blog! :-)
Posted by: Julia @ Hooked on Houses | June 22, 2009 at 12:34 PM
Happy, Happy Birthday Dear Kim- you are a precious jewel, and it sounds like your Sis is too. I know you must treasure that relationship. Wishing you a wonderful celebration, whatever it turns out to be.
Posted by: Maureen | June 22, 2009 at 12:42 PM
Welcome to 50! You, Barbie and me! We are 3 amazing chicks!!!! We're a wild crowd!
Rock on!
Judi
Posted by: Judi | June 22, 2009 at 12:48 PM
Happy Birthday, "Miss Daisy Cottage" my sweet friend Kim. May you be bless beyond measure in this new year ahead of you. Jill, thank you for sharing your awesome perspective of your endearing love for your sister. Love, Rachel
Posted by: A Romantic Porch | June 22, 2009 at 01:02 PM
Happy Birthday Kim..what a lovely gift from your sis..as I get older I finally appreciate my lil Sis ..take care as we all love you!!
Posted by: bettyann | June 22, 2009 at 01:13 PM
Happy Bday and to Jill...you are lucky to have a sister like Kim.
Posted by: Jeanette Carlstrom | June 22, 2009 at 01:32 PM
Happy be-lated Birthday Kim!
now i starting to know why i think you & I
are so alike....my birthday is tomorrow!
We are both June babys!
Hope all your wishes came true!!!
P.s. what a sweet sista you have!
Shes a good writer she should have a blogg of her own!
Xo
Sasha K.
Posted by: Sasha k | June 22, 2009 at 01:42 PM
Happy Birthday Kim!!! You look marvelous for 50! I hope you had a wonderful birthday!
Jill, your writing is so beautiful! Do you have a blog? If not you should!!!
Posted by: Cindy~My Romantic Home | June 22, 2009 at 01:59 PM
Happy, happy belated birthday Kim! I hope you had a beautiful day, doing something that you enjoy, with family and friends surrounding you! You know you've done something right, when your sister has so many wonderful things to say about you...and they're all true!
Posted by: Carol @ Old Glory Cottage | June 22, 2009 at 02:03 PM
Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday Kim!
I hope you have a wonderful day with your family.
MimiG
P.S. Jill - I wish you'd start writing on your blog again!
Posted by: MimiG | June 22, 2009 at 02:04 PM
Happy Birthday, KIM, and like we say in this part of the world: May God grant You Many Many Years!
Thanks for being sunshine in our lives...
Posted by: Valentina | June 22, 2009 at 02:13 PM
Happy Birthday Kim! We love you!
Hugz,
Michele
Posted by: Michele | June 22, 2009 at 02:17 PM
Jill, you wrote beautiful tribute to you big sis!! Just a year ago I had the pleasure of meeting her and visiting Daisy Cottage. She is gracious, kind, loving, creative and lots of fun!
Kim, HAPPY HAPPY Birthday my sweeeeet friend! Hope you were treated like a queen!
xoxo
Becky
PS: I made Mrs. Sullivan's Hot Chicken Salad yesterday and thought of you!!!
xo
Posted by: Sweet Cottage Dreams | June 22, 2009 at 02:21 PM
Happy Birthday, Kim! And welcome to "The Best Club Ever." ;>
Posted by: Vee | June 22, 2009 at 02:51 PM
Happy Birthday Kim,
What an awesome birthday present your sister gave you. The things she said about you is evident in your blog, but what a loving gift. Too often we don't say the things we feel about a person until it's too late. What encouraging words could change a life. This year I'm also awaiting my 50th B-day, not one that I'm anixous to say I am, but glad I'm here to say it. Again, Happy Birthday.
Linda
Posted by: Linda | June 22, 2009 at 03:03 PM
What a happy day! I turned 50 this year as well. I cannot lie.... I cannot tell a difference!!
Posted by: Terri | June 22, 2009 at 03:11 PM
Happy Happy Birthday. I hope you celebrate and relax and enjoy your day. You are a blessing to so many.
Posted by: Mrs. Dunbar | June 22, 2009 at 03:52 PM
Happy Happy 50th Birthday, my sweet friend, Kim! If I had known, I would have sent a special card to you. I'm so happy that we got to meet in person & will never forget your sweet soul, never ever! Enjoy your special day AND here's a big hug from me to you.
Yes, welcome to the 50's club. It's exciting and special and oh so much fun. Maybe. :)
Posted by: Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality | June 22, 2009 at 04:58 PM
Happy Birthday Kim....many, many more !!!•:*¨ ♪♫♪♫ ¨¨*:•.* •:*¨ ♪♫♪♫ ¨¨*:•.•:*¨ ♪♫♪♫ ¨¨*:•.*•:*¨ ♪♫♪♫ ¨¨*:•.* humming here, I'd sing to you but the only one that thinks I can sing is "MOI"....hardly ever stops me though LOL
I am so glad I met you, I love coming by for a visit at the cottage.
Jill what a wonderful post you and Kim are so lucky to have each other !!! What a cute pic of the 2 of you !!!
All the best,
Kathy :)
ps Does Jill have a blog ??? If not she should !!!!
Posted by: Kathy | June 22, 2009 at 05:29 PM
Happy Birthday!
How fortunate you two are to have each other as sisters.
Melissa
Posted by: Melissa | June 22, 2009 at 05:34 PM
Dear Kim, I am wishing you THE HAPPIEST AND MOST BLESSED BIRTHDAY!! You deserve it and so many people love you so much. Happy Happy Birthday!!! (-:> Delaine
Posted by: Delaine | June 22, 2009 at 05:53 PM
May I be the 161st person to tell you Happy Birthday! Thank you for sharing your world with all who love to visit!
Posted by: sheri howard | June 22, 2009 at 07:48 PM
What a beautiful pair of sissies you are. Happy Birthday dear Kim~all the best to you always~xoxo~Janet
Posted by: Janet (Shabbyfufu) | June 22, 2009 at 09:41 PM
Happy, happy birthday!
I loved your post on your china cabinet. It made me smile to see it all stacked every which way.
I so enjoy looking at your pictures. They are so bright and cheerful.
Posted by: Victoria | June 22, 2009 at 10:07 PM
Happy Birthday Kim and thank you for sharing your life with all of us. Thank you Jill for a sisters perspective.
Posted by: Maime | June 22, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Kim,
Happy Birthday! You are all your sister said. Your blog is always refreshing and encouraging. Thank you for sharing Daisy Cottage with so many. And thank you for sharing your sister.
Hattie From Tennessee
Posted by: Hattie | June 22, 2009 at 10:45 PM
Wow, what an incredible post by your sister - beautiful, just beautiful. I think she said it best - we all receive joy from you because you are a giver. Thank you for the smiles you bring and for helping us all see the beauty in the lil' things. Happy 50th! and here's wishing you 50 more beautiful years. Cathy
Posted by: cathy | June 22, 2009 at 11:22 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR KIM!!!!
Warm wishes & ((hugs)) to you.
Sue in SRQ :)
Posted by: Sue | June 22, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Sooo beautiful. Happy birthday Kim!
Posted by: Vicky | June 22, 2009 at 11:57 PM
Kim, Happy Birthday to you....today is our 40th Wedding Anniversary and I love that you and I share a sweet special date in our lives. My husband is kind hearted, like you. Many more happy birthdays to come!!! Love, Patty in Kansas
Posted by: Patty in Kansas | June 23, 2009 at 02:35 AM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Kim!
And, you are so blessed to have such a wonderful sister.
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | June 23, 2009 at 03:21 AM
Happy Birthday, Kim! Tons of cyber hugs from across the ocean, Brigitte
Posted by: Brigitte | June 23, 2009 at 04:01 AM
I hope you had a wonderful birthday Kim! The tribute from your sister was delightful.
Hugs!
Posted by: Mandi | June 23, 2009 at 04:11 AM
Happy Birthday My Dear Sweet Friend!!
I love seeing all the wonderful birthday wishes to you Kim. Your beautiful Heart & Soul shines so brightly through your blog.
And a little side note to the lovely Jill.
Miss your heartfelt, beautiful writing.
You are both so blessed to have a sister, and a that she is so special.
Hugs, Donna
Posted by: The Decorated House | June 23, 2009 at 07:22 AM
Happy Birthday Miss Daisy Cottage! You and your sister look so cute in the picture. She must love you tons to write such a great tribute. :)
Posted by: DebraK | June 23, 2009 at 09:10 AM
Happy Birthday dear Kim! Enjoy your day!
Hugs,
Donna
Posted by: Donna | June 23, 2009 at 10:06 AM
Happy, Happy Birthday, Kim. Now wear that red hat proudly, girl! Thanks for the tribute, Jill. And I love the photo of the two of you.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | June 23, 2009 at 12:24 PM
Happy Belated Birthday Kim!
Have been a reader of your blog forever! And I, too, love the book "The Giving Tree"!
Posted by: Steph | June 23, 2009 at 01:28 PM
Awwww, one of the sweetest Blog message I've read. Happy Birthday Kim. You are truly special!
Posted by: Wendy in California | June 23, 2009 at 02:38 PM
Happy Birthday dear Kim!! See how much you're loved? All around the world we come and gather before Daisy Cottage, just to let you know how much you are appreciated.
Sending you a sunbeam to warm you, a moonbeam to charm you, and a sheltering angel, so nothing can harm you.
Hugs and hugs
Cielo
Posted by: cielo | June 23, 2009 at 03:50 PM
Happy Birthday Kim!
Gretchen
Posted by: Gretchen Gerg | June 23, 2009 at 04:17 PM
I'm a bit late, but I can't miss sending you birthday wishes! Happy, happy birthday!
Posted by: Lady Dorothy | June 23, 2009 at 04:59 PM
**Happiest Belated Birthday!***
no doubt, you shine!
♥
Posted by: sassafrasanne | June 23, 2009 at 05:38 PM
Happy Birthday sweet Kim! Thank you for sharing your home and loving heart with all of us. :)
Posted by: Stacey | June 23, 2009 at 09:25 PM
A little late, but hope there is still some cake left. With Yellow frosting, and Red flowers. Happy Birthday, sweet girl! I love this age, and so will you, it just gets better and better.
xo and birthday hugs,
Lidy
Posted by: frenchgardenhouse | June 24, 2009 at 12:31 AM
Happy Birthday Kim!
You are a blessing to all those you touch out here in blogland. Thanks for giving us something happy to look forward to each day. Eat lots of cake and enjoy your day!
Angie
Posted by: Angie | June 24, 2009 at 12:44 PM
HAPPY 50TH KIM! WELCOME TO THE NIFTY FIFTIES! YOUR SISTER IS AWESOME SAYING ALL THE SWEET LOVING THINGS SHE SAID ABOUT YOU. YOU ARE A DEAR PERSON AND I LOVE READING YOUR BLOG DAILY AND ALSO LOVED READING YOUR SISTERS TRIBUTE TO YOU TODAY. I KNOW YOU WILL HAVE A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY. GIVE MAGGIE A KISS FOR ME.
"HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!"
Posted by: Pauline in Oklahoma ;-)))) | June 24, 2009 at 03:48 PM
Happy Belated Birthday Kim. What a wonderful tribute and what a warm family. You are both so blessed. Thank you for sharing.
Cal :>
Posted by: Cal | June 24, 2009 at 05:31 PM
Happy belated Birthday my dear Kim!
Smiles...
Beverly
Posted by: tea time and roses | June 24, 2009 at 05:31 PM
Lovely, just lovely.
The Giving Tree is one of my faves as well. The people that see it as sad are totally missing out on the deep sweetness of love that is the true center of the story.
Posted by: RockerJewlz | June 24, 2009 at 06:55 PM
I love your blog, and I love that I have found a friend, an advocate, if you will to restore beauty to the broken hearted.
I grew up in a very abusive home, and much was taken away from me, which is why I love that I have found your blog! My life, and blog as well, has the same goal, and I too, consider myself the restorer and rescuer of the weak! Thank you for your inspiration, for your heavenly playlist that makes my little heart sing, for the playful colors that cheer me up! May God bless you this year on your 50th!
Posted by: Chandra | June 24, 2009 at 09:00 PM
A very happy 50th to you! It really isn't too bad...
what a sweet message your sister wrote...you are loved!
Blessings...
Posted by: Renae Moore | June 24, 2009 at 10:14 PM
Happy Happy Birthday!!
Posted by: Dawn | June 24, 2009 at 11:20 PM
Happy Birthday, Kim.
Posted by: Christine | June 25, 2009 at 04:28 AM
I Missed your birthday so I'll wish you a Happy Today dear Kim. xox
Posted by: Elaine Vermette | June 25, 2009 at 05:18 AM
Happy Birthday Kim....Congrats on 50 Years..Enjoy your time away and soak in all the beauty of life...:)
Hug Maggie for me,
Dianne and Pearl
Posted by: Dianne Wood | June 25, 2009 at 08:31 AM
Happy Birthday Kim!
~ Gabriela ~
Posted by: Gabriela | June 25, 2009 at 08:42 AM
Happy Birthday Kim!! What a beautiful post your sister has done to celebrate your 50th ♥
Posted by: Deb | June 25, 2009 at 10:01 AM
Happy Birthday Kim!
How wonderful, how magical, how spectacular to have a sister like Jill. Her words were so loving, so genuine and oh so sisterly. I am truly envious (I have no sisters) and wish if I did that our relationship would have been like the two of you!
You are blessed and so obviously is your family to have you.
Posted by: Lisa Swifka | June 25, 2009 at 12:00 PM
Happy belated birthday, Kim. You are a gem. We already knew that, but to read your sister's praises makes you even more so.
Have a lovely lovely week and year.
All the best,
Kimberly
Posted by: Kimberly Willis Holt | June 25, 2009 at 01:44 PM
Happy, happy birthday, Kim! You're an inspiration!
I'm right behind you -- 50 in August!
Posted by: Janera | June 25, 2009 at 01:47 PM