I was 42
Saturday, August 28, 2010 at 9:54PM 
Last night, on the eve of my birthday, my sister and I had the pleasure of attending the 2nd annual OC Blogger's Ball. It was hosted by Blog Crush founders Marcy Massura and Suz Broughton at the lovely Embassy Suites in Anaheim and was a wonderful evening of mingling amongst local blogging friends. If it weren't for these ladies, I'm not sure I would have even realized there was a thriving community of bloggers right here in my own backyard. I am so grateful.
Beyond the party atmosphere, excellent food and great company, there were generous gifts donated for a raffle. We each got a ticket on the way in. My sister held both our tickets and noted, "OK, I'm #41 and you're 42". I replied, "Yes, I am 42 but only for a few more hours and then I'll be 43". She looked at me with her big brown eyes and gasped. "That's an omen!" We both laughed (although both of us are big into signs like those).
Later that evening, after yummy eats and drinks and bloggy conversation we were nearing the end of the raffle. When Marcy called out the numbers for the ipad (which was donated by the gracious folks representing Atwater Collection clothing) she called out 42. Yep! My number! I WON AN IPAD.
What an unexpected yet delightful way to kick off my birthday.
And then today, it was a perfect mix of the people I love, pancakes, play pools, a jumper, birthday cake, kind wishes from near and far, a few pints of Sierra Nevada's appropriately named brew "Summer Fest" and more birthday cake.
Tonight as my birthday winds down, I not only toast to abundance in all it's many forms, I embrace it. What a lucky lucky lady I am.
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Reader Comments (28)
so lovely...I live in OC and a) did not know you were in OC and b) didn't know about our great blogging community...will certainly have to check out their site and events...! this is my first comment, so it's nice to meet you! I've been following you in my reader for several months now... and happy happy birthday!
Happy Birthday sweet lady! So glad you had such a rocking day!
happy birthday, tracey. may you continue to experience the sacred in the ordinary.
Happy Birthday :) Sounds like an incredible weekend!
Happy Birthday ~ Here's to abundance!
Happy birthday precious lady!! I've enjoyed your photography so much over the summer. Looking forward to Picture Fall with you as well! Thanks for all the inspiration.
I have to say I was more than THRILLED to see you win. You deserve it. Happy Birthday friend.
What a fantastic surprise! So glad you had a great birthday.
I love your blog posts, they are a breath of fresh air. Always peaceful and oozing with gratitude. You make me want to come back everyday. I wondered how you were going to shoot your new toy, love the macro view. Nice job and nice win - Marcy is right you deserve it. I'm glad I captured you kissing it too <-- so cute and so genuine!
Happy, happy birthday ... xo
Great post... even better luck!
happy birthday!! Wow, what a cool win! Let me know your thoughts on it, can it replace your laptop? I played with one in the Apple store but didn't get enough time to fully explore. Enjoy!
*mwah* Happy life!
Tracey ..i knew I liked you ; )) our birthdays are a day apart..yours looked and sounded divine ..happiest of years ahead!
Awesome! Enjoy your new iPad...and your birthday. Love your blog and SS of course! :)
I most Happy Birthday to you! and congrats on winning the iPad...it definitely was an omen. ;-)
happy birthday and you're so lucky to get that iPad too =) meant to be for sure, as a gift for all the time and effort and inspiration you share to all bloggers =)
happy belated day to you sweet lady!
Belated birthday wishes!!
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