A rose for me in Portland grows…

Posted on September 8, 2010 | 17 Comments

I had a stellar significant birthday.

Part of it involved a surprise visit from some Royal Rosarians (including the Prime Minister!), the ambassadors of the city of Portland and the mythical Realm of Rosaria. (Portland is the City of Roses.)

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There were ceremonial speeches.

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A rose was planted in my honor.

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I got to shovel dirt.

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Thanks to DH for arranging this very sweet surprise! And thanks to friend Susan for sharing her pictures.

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Obligatory knit content: I was wearing my ruffle tank.

In other news, the Teen has been brewing his own ginger beer at home, resulting in his own 15 minutes of fame. Sweet!

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17 responses to “A rose for me in Portland grows…”

  1. Cookie | September 8, 2010 at 7:47 am |

    Woo Hoo!

    Happy Birthday!

    xoxo

  2. Lorajean | September 8, 2010 at 7:47 am |

    I LOVE this! What else happened that was fabulous for your birthday? I was so sad to miss it, I had just gotten out of the car. A 6+ hour car ride. I was there in spirit!

  3. Bonnie | September 8, 2010 at 8:26 am |

    Happy birthday! You look fabulous and very happy in your ruffle tank.

  4. Dee | September 8, 2010 at 8:54 am |

    Happy birthday!!!

    I noticed the ruffled sweater right away. It looks lovely on you.

    Congrats on the beautiful rose and being SUNG into your significant birthday!

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  6. Jane@WildeThymeKnits | September 8, 2010 at 9:58 am |

    Happy Birthday! Spotted your ruffled top immediately. Good luck to the teen too. That ginger beer brings back memories!

  7. Sarah | September 8, 2010 at 11:21 am |

    Wow, he is definitely a keeper! What a sweet guy for such a special momento. And YES I couldn’t miss drooling over the ruffled blue top. 😀

  8. Susie | September 8, 2010 at 11:47 am |

    Happy Birthday, Michele! Looks like you had a blast!

  9. Abby | September 8, 2010 at 9:12 pm |

    That’s amazing! Congrats! =) Also, the tank looks great on you!

  10. edina | September 8, 2010 at 10:25 pm |

    How fun! Happy Birthday!

  11. Peaceful Knitter | September 9, 2010 at 7:22 am |

    What a special birthday surprise! Happy day!

  12. morewithles | September 9, 2010 at 7:38 am |

    Mazel tov! (And I love that you were wearing a hand-knit during the festivities!)

  13. Lisa | September 10, 2010 at 8:36 pm |

    Aw, what a cool birthday memory! September birthdays are the best. 😉

  14. Jeanne | September 12, 2010 at 3:53 pm |

    Happy Belated Birthday – looks like you had an amazing one!

  15. Anne | September 13, 2010 at 11:45 am |

    Happy belated birthday! Mine was yesterday.
    How cool to have Rosarians greet you!

  16. Neuroknitter (Gail) | September 15, 2010 at 10:48 am |

    Happy (belated) Birthday!! Wow! What a special way to mark the occasion!!

  17. tdl1501 | September 15, 2010 at 8:34 pm |

    Belated Happy Birthday to you! We were away last week and I tried to stay off the computer as much as possible (even though I brought the laptop with me). Great photos and I’m certain the recognition is well-deserved. Congratulations on your special day! Dee