In My Neck of the Woods

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I hope you have had a wonderful weekend, my dear friends.

I turned 45 on Saturday, and am happy to count my life by friends, not years!

P.S. I'm linking this up to Rose Colored Glasses "Welcome Fall Party" - visit Rhondi to see the other posts about Fall!

Comments

barb cabot said…
Oh Laurie, Happy Happy Birthday! May all your birthday dreams come true and may the year ahead bring you days of complete fulfillment.
September 20, 2009 at 11:09 PM
Spotted Sparrow said…
Stunning scenery! I hope you had a fabulous birthday full of love and laughter.
September 21, 2009 at 12:08 AM
Angela Catirina said…
Happy Birthday you ADORABLE doll!!
September 21, 2009 at 1:56 AM
Angela said…
Happy Birthday to you!
Lovely fall foliage!
September 21, 2009 at 5:47 AM
Line said…
I'm in my forty's too, bonne fête, and have a nice week, glad to see your in for the week word! Lovely fall pictures!!
September 22, 2009 at 8:47 AM
Rhondi said…
Hi Laurie
Those are beautiful photos of fall. I love the color of yellow the trees are turning. We have at least a month to go before the color will really starts to show. Happy birthday and thanks for joining the party. It's nice to meet you!
Hugs, Rhondi
September 22, 2009 at 9:15 AM
Darlene said…
Stopping by from the Fall party. Your trees look gorgeous! I love seeing their vibrant fall colors!
September 22, 2009 at 9:58 AM
Rebecca said…
Hello and Happy Fall
Wow, trees turning quickly in your neck of the woods, still green in IL. It is beautiful and btw Happy Birthday
Blessings
Rebecca
September 22, 2009 at 2:56 PM
Wsprsweetly Of Cottages said…
What gorgeous country you live in! Happy Birthday to you! And...Happy Fall! :):)
Mona
September 22, 2009 at 6:52 PM
Karen at Nittany Inspirations said…
Happy Birthday. I love the yellow leaves.
September 22, 2009 at 7:25 PM
Barb said…
Hi Laurie, these are sooooo beautiful! LOVE!

Happy Fall.

Barb :-)
September 23, 2009 at 7:59 AM
Kammy said…
Hi Laurie,
Nice to meet you...Love the aspen pictures. I have some in the front yard and they haven't changed yet...I wonder what the mountains look like now with the snow we got in the last couple of days (I am in Colorado)
Kammy
September 23, 2009 at 8:54 AM
Susan @ Blackberry Creek said…
Oh, Laurie, I missed your birthday. Hope it was a great one. Best wishes for many happy returns. I love your aspen tree pictures. Thanks for sharing.
September 23, 2009 at 12:46 PM
Jocelyn said…
Such lovely pictures. Happy Fall! And Happy Birthday too :-)

Jocelyn
http://justalittlesouthernhospitality.blogspot.com/
September 23, 2009 at 5:06 PM
Sandra said…
Hi Laurie, Love all your photos, great fall colors already!! I am a bit late, but a great big Happy Birthday wish to you, and happiness all year through.
Your Christmas pillow and the one you made for your friend are both fantastic!!
September 25, 2009 at 1:37 AM
Christine said…
Happy Birthday Laurie! Your photos are beautiful!

Blessings,
Christine
September 27, 2009 at 8:28 PM
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