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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY GIRL....

He took her to NEW ORLEANS for her 40th birthday....
She had never been there and always wanted to go...
Touring old plantations...
Paddle boat ride on the old Mississippi river...
heavenly foods....
a hotel suite that you only DREAM about...
and their very best friends in the whole, wide world
are with them.....!!!
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO STACY LEIGH
OUR daughter and my best friend !


with her brother, DAVID, on our fabulous cruise !





with her daddy....



and her momma....

and her precious family.....
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I hope this is the happiest birthday

you've ever had.....

we all love you so much!!!!!!

32 comments:

Allidink said...

Happy Birthday to her! I looove New Orleans. Did you have the most wonderful time?! I've been once and I want to take Taylor I know he'd love it. I've told him all about Cafe du Monde and beignets and they actually sell the beignet mix at the World Market store here. When we went I begged my parents to take me to a bunch of plantations. I had just read "Gone With the Wind" and I was allll over the antebellum south. I love the old mansions. If there was such a thing as past lives I lived in the antebellum south LOL.

All the best,
Allison

Diane said...

Happy Birthday, Staci! I haven't been to New Orleans, but have visited many of the old plantations homes in MS/LA. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them all! I know you had a great trip! BTW, you really took your looks after your Momma! You're both beautiful women!

Have a great day BJ!

Many hugs........

Diane

Beverly said...

Happy Birthday to your sweet girl. And, goodness knows that she looks just like her momma.

Stacey said...

Happy Birthday! She's gorgeous and she looks just like you BJ.

Beth in NC said...

She is beautiful BJ and she does look like you.

Happy birthday to your little girl. :o) In your eyes, I know she is still your baby.

Love!
Beth

Kathleen Grace said...

Happy Birthday Stacey! You are beautiful just like your mom:>)

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, Stacy Leigh! Oh, BJness she is so pretty and looks just like you! Y'all have the same smile! Now is she as sweet as you, too? :)
You are a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Terri Steffes said...

Totally sweet post! What a lucky girl! I love New Orleans.

Bo said...

Hi BJ...What a beautiful daughter you have! Her family looks so precious too...& that husband of hers is a real winner for taking her to fab New Orleans for this milestone birthday! ;-) Bo

SmilingSally said...

She's gorgeous.

The Raggedy Girl said...

Happy Birthday to your girl. What a wonderful trip!

The Raggedy Girl

Suzi said...

Stopping in from SITS. Happy Birthday to your lovely daughter. Hope she had a great time in the south.

~CC Catherine said...

BJ, How fun that it's your daughter's 40th birthday~ The year I turned 40, I bought myself a gift...a pillow that said "40 & Fabulous". I figured I was going to do something positive on my 40th~ ;) Then I decided when my baby sister turned 40 five years later, I passed it on to her...then she passed it on to our niece five years after that when she turned 40. My daughter will get it next in six years. It's been fun, and the pillow LIVES ON way after everyone's 40! ;) Be sure to drop over and sign up for my Blog Give Aways! ;) Ciao for now! ~CC Catherine

Betty said...

Happy Birthday Stacey!
I went to Mackinac Island over the past weekend and stayed at the Grand Hotel on my son's treat. It was wonderful, the best part was spending the time with my son.

Have an awesome day!

Betty

Sometimes It's Good said...

Happy Birthday to Stacy Leigh! I know you had a fabulous time! New Orleans is so much fun!
Hugs, Susan

Helen said...

Dear BJ, you and Stacy Leigh are like two little peas in one pretty pod!!

Marcela said...

Happy birthday Stacy!!!

She is gorgeous like her mother ;)

Kisses to both of you

Marcela

Carrie said...

Happy Birthday to your Girl!

Thanks for stopping by Cookie Girl and picking up the banner.

You blog is so cute and I love the cherries. You Birthday is the same as Mr. Cookies. We always try and celebrate it special since it is New Years eve.

xoxo

Anonymous said...

Happy, happy birthday to Stacy! Those pictures are sooo good and the one of her with Mr. Sweet is just priceless! The look of sheer joy and love on his face could only grace the face of a very loving father for his precious daughter. Just warms my heart! Of course, it goes without saying I know how much you love her! Wonderful, precious memories and love overflowing! What a blessing! Loved this post so much!
Love you bushels!
Martha

Twice as Nice said...

Where did she get those amazing blue eyes? Love those baby blues. I think she looks a lot like you,BJ. What a wonderful hubby she has too. Darn good birthday present! A big Happy 40th.

Julie said...

How sweet!!! There is nothing like having a daughter who is also your very favorite person in the whole world!

Will be out of town for a few days, but posted some pics of where we want to vacation. I wanted it to be extra special!

Linda's Blue Gate said...

What a glorious family they are ...... they look so happy... you must be so proud..... she is a beauty just like her Momma..

I want to make sure you have my new link.... it changed after I updated my Iweb.... holy moly....

http://web.me.com/lindasbluegate/web.me.com_lindasbluegate/Bluegate_Blog/Bluegate_Blog.html
HUgs
Linda

SweetAnnee said...

wonderful ..wonderful...
She's a lucky girl.

Hope you all had cake. That is a neat
New Orleans bday cake.

sending you a forwarded email about
Race for the Cure.

fondly, Deena

Deb said...

you have a beautiful family!!! she must get her good looks from you..
Happy Birthday Staci!

Cottage Rose said...

Hey BJ; A very Happy Birthday to her.... Love the photos and every one looks like they are having a blast....

Hugs;
Alaura

nikkicrumpet said...

Happy Birthday to a BEAUTIFUL girl who looks sooooo much like her precious momma! It sounds like it was a great one!

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Happy Birthday Stacey Leigh! What a beautiful family. laurie

jen said...

Your daughter is beautiful and I send her all the best wishes for a fab 40th!!

You have such a lovely family!!

Jen

Meggie said...

Happy Birthday to Bj's gorgeous daughter! I hope your happy 40th brings another decade of health and prosperity.

Dena said...

Happy Birthday to your sweet girl (a lil' late) My goodness she is a beauty, those blue eyes!!! And may I say she looks just like her momma ;)

Hugs,
D

Carole Burant said...

Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter!! Loved seeing all the pictures of her, she's gorgeous like her mom:-) I've no doubt she loved New Orleans, I so wish I could go there to visit one day!! xoxo

dragonflydreamer said...

Happy Birthday to your beautiful daughter. I also love everything about New Orleans although I've never been, but someday...it is one of my dreams. I loved seeing the photos of your family and the love for one another. That is what I strive to create since I have never had it in my family of origin. I really wanted a daughter to share all of the girlie love, my jewelry and touch stones, and some day be my best friend as I see here with you and your daughter. God is good because he gave me two amazing little boys who opened my heart and taught me much more than I taught them. They are now grown and have become everything I had hoped and more. I love seeing love. Thank's for sharing your family and showing what love looks like.