Monday, March 9, 2009

Triple Celebration

Yep, a triple threat, with lots to be thankful for.

First, it's Purim, and we can't help but be happy about the Jewish nation being miraculously saved from the evil Haman. May G-d continue to watch over us and save us from the our modern-day Haman.

Second, it's my birthday (secular calendar)! And I may be getting older, but I'm also getting better...believe me I am NOT the person I was 20 years ago, but I like myself alot more....

Finally, Isaac and I celebrated 17 years of marriage yesterday (Hebrew calendar--we got married the night before Taanit Esther [Fast of Esther]). We have been through so much in the past 17 years--life throws lots of curveballs, huh? Still, we're here to tell the tale to anyone who'll listen and I'm thrilled to have him by my side. Happy anniversary, hon!

More to celebrate:

Haveil Havalim is up at The Real Shliach. Lots of fantastic posts there. And I've been remiss about not linking up to Leora's blog for her recent presentation of JPIX.


Happy Purim!

12 comments:

Anonymous said...

Have a great day then! Happy Purim and birthday.

SuperRaizy said...

Wow!
I've written an original musical composition in your honor:
{cue the orchestra}
"Happy Birthday to you
Happy Anniversary too
Happy Purim from me
As you celebrate all three!"
(Nu, so it's not great. But at least it rhymes.)

Baila said...

Thanks, guys.

Raizy, Sondheim's got nuthin' on you!

Mrs. S. said...

Happy birthday and mazal tov on your anniversary!

I hope you had a wonderful Purim.

Anonymous said...

Happy everything!!!!! What a great time of year for you. wishing you many more birthdays and you and isaac many more happy years together. We love you guys and miss you.
btw- love the hamentaschen, never thought of using nutella, i'll remember that for next year.
cute shalach manot, they don't have those in amazing savings.
chag purim sameach!!
the Zisholtzs

Fern Chasida said...

nice post - you even made the cynic smile. mazal tov on your b-day and anniversary.

Baila said...

Thanks everyone. Fern, what exactly made you smile?--the evil clown faces???

Leora said...

I like Raizy's poem. Ditto from me.

Jack Steiner said...

Happy Birthday and Happy anniversary.

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday/anniversary Baila.

NW

Robin said...

A trifecta! Hope it was (they were) great :).

Benji Lovitt said...

Mazal tov! You don't look a day over 25! (Well, that was at the bloggers conference. Maybe 26 by now.)