The Photo Thursday at Create a Connection hostess this month, Becca says:

Today we're posting about birthdays! They can be yours, someone in your family, your pet, a friend... it doesn't matter! Show us some really fun pictures from birthday parties you've attended.

Here's a picture that was one of the first I took on my 50th birthday 21st anniversary of my 29th birthday this past June; it's from a bouquet sent to me by my friend, MaryEllen:

Unfortunately this next one is a bit washed out from the flash, but here's a shot of a group of my friends that went to Vegas to celebrate my birthday with me:

Jim, Megan, Diane, Maureen, Betsy, Heather

I LOVE that flower! Gerbera daisies are one of my favorites.

Wow.....youre' FIFTY?

Beautiful flower!! Happy Birthday....I hope your wishes come true.

I can get lost in that flower shot. It is stunning!

I love your group shot of your friends, I am glad you had a blast in Vegas! But, there is no way you even remotely look 50 !!

I played too - http://turquoisewaterssw.blogspot.com/

gorgeous flower! and ooooh Vegas! i just love birthdays and being surrounded by loved ones. =)

The vegas trip was such a great time, thanks for inviting me :D

That flower photo is so yummy I want to eat it up! :-)

I stuffed this meme up completely. Not going to bother trying a third time!