17 July 2008

Growing Up Dana

Happy Birthday to Me!

In honor of my birthday and my birthday gift to myself (a new printer/copier/scanner) and because I had to make my own birthday dinner reservations and had to pick out my own birthday cake, I thought it was fitting to toot my own horn and wish myself a happy birthday while letting you laugh hysterically walk with me down memory lane. The photos represent the first 25 years of "Growing up Dana". I did my best to put the pictures in chronological order, but it seems neither of my parents felt it was necessary to DATE anything! That leaves me with my memory and ... well ... you know what happens when you get old! It's the second thing to go *wink*

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75 comments:

Jeff B said...

Happy birthday ya whipper snapper.

Hope you have a great day...now let the spankings begin!

Jahooni said...

OMGOSH! Today July 18th is your birthday???? I knew you were a cancer.

Mine the 19th. One of my bestfriends, the 20th. We celebrate for the whole week. She just left after 5 beers. Cheers to us all! If only you lived closer I would have had you over for a beer and thin mints. Dang!

Happy Birthday Chicky! :)~

ps... great pics.

Dianne said...

Happy Happy Birthday!

the slideshow is fantastic, love the orange yarn in your hair - I had yarn in all the crayola colors!!

you were, and are, adorable

have a great day!

Jahooni said...

OMG, I am buzzed. I had to look at these one more time before bed. I am laughing at some! I now know that having braces at 34 is better than having them at 15. LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL!

none said...

great trip down memory lane.

Happy birthday!

MrRyanO said...

Happy Birthday!!! Fun pictures! Thanx for sharing!

Ms. Inconspicuous said...

Happy birthday! I love seeing the pictures from the past! :)

Marlyn said...

Happy happy happy birthday dear! I hope you have a lovely weekend! I loved the slide show -- the haircuts are a blast from my past!!

Lu' said...

Happy happy Birthday. Thanks you for the trip. Hey I could've gone the distance. At least you had that many pictures... Let me guess the last picture was in the 80's

Dana said...

Jeff, who's first?? Wait ... I'm not supposed to want the spankings, am I??

Jahooni, I really like chocolate and beer - always a good thing!

Dianne, I thought it was funny that they start out B & W. All the young'uns probably don't know that color photos are a relatively new thing.

JW said...

Happy birthday, youngster!

Lovely to see the photographs - it's so easy to forget how much we change as we grow :)

Have a great day!

Dana said...

Hammer, I had to laugh at some of those hair styles, especially the Dorothy Hammil!

RD, thank you!

Ms. I, most of those pictures were taken even before you were born. Great ... now I feel REALLY old *wink*

Odat said...

Happy Birthday!!! Many more!!!! Great slide show!!!!!

Peace

Dana said...

Marlyn, I'm not sure which is funnier, the hair or the clothes!

Lu, that last picture is actually from my and Alan's wedding in 1988. That's my dad giving me the smooch!

Mike said...

H A P P Y B I R T H D A Y to you Dana X

Love your slide show

Richard said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dana.

Doc said...

Happy Birthday my dear !!!

Schmoop said...

That's some big ass hair in the last one!! Happy Birthday, my friend. Mmmmmmmmmwha, SMACK. Cheers Dana!!

Anonymous said...

I love these pictures! What a fun ride down memory lane! Happy Birthday, Dana. I hope this year is a great one for you.

Nicey said...

Happy Birthday You !!

When do we see the next 10 years, by the way nice hair in the last shot ;) you would win any hair off !!

Ken said...

Happy Birthday Dana
Have a great day!

tt said...

A July girl!!! i knew you rocked!!! I'm a July girl too. Only I'm Leo..July 27th.
Don't you love the things our Mom's did to our hair??? Geesh...great walk down your memory lane. LOVE the big-haired pic!!

tt said...

Well...duh! I forgot to say... happy Birthday!!
Hope it's a good one kiddo!

Christo Gonzales said...

That very first photo is too friggin' cute its a combo between the gerber baby and a kewpie......happy birthday and I think since you made all the preparations yourself you should be able to take who you want....if you know what I mean ....

RW said...

Happy Birthday Dana! A very nice place you have here!

Vinny "Bond" Marini said...

DAMN I FORGOT...

Well that will NEVER HAPPEN AGAIN!!!!!



HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANA

will be back later with a Birthday song...

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday and best wishes for many more. What a wonderful rememberance. We all probably ought to do the same since no one else will do it for us. Thanks fo the idea.

Dana said...

Ro, thank you! I was actually kind of surprised as I went through those photos - seems I had many faces!

Odat, thank you!

Mike, thank you too!

Dana said...

Richard, thank you!

Doc, is that all you've got for me? I thought you'd be in line behind Jeff!

Matt-Man, tell me I didn't do "BIG hair" well! I'm hoping that smack was on the lower cheek.

Dana said...

FF, they are kind of fun, aren't they?!

Nicey, the next 10?? There are another 20 to add!

Micky, thank you!

Anonymous said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! You are a JULY BABY ALSO!!!!!!

Many many more to come! whatcha doing for your birthday???

Nice pics also!!!

Ne.

Dana said...

tt, I cannot believe my mom gave me a beehive for goodness sakes!

DB, well, I *am* doing what *I* want this weekend, which will hopefully result in a pretty darn good HNT next week!

Roger, thanks for stopping by! I try to keep it neat and tidy here!

You can Call me AL said...

Happy Birthday!!!!

Enjoyed memory lane.

Liz Hill said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

LOVE the pics-- I SO did the big hair!

cat said...

Happy birthday to Dana!

You are one of the most beautiful women I know, as beautiful outside as inside.

Very gifted and a ole' soul, we love you for that!

Enjoy your day and do something for You! Just you!

Enjoy Doll, you deserve it!

Dana said...

Vinny, I can't believe you forgot either ... although you are older than me *wink*

Kannon7, I'll be looking for your version to come out soon!

Ne, going out for Mexican food (and LOTS of Margaritas) tonight, then taking my son and heading east to visit a dear friend, who will (hopefully) give me what I want for my birthday *giggle*

Dana said...

Al, thank you!

Turnbaby, I bet you not only did the BIG hair, but did it well!

Cat, awww ... thank you so much for the kind words!

Vinny "Bond" Marini said...

Special Birthday Song
From Me To You:

TODAY IS A BIRTHDAY
I WONDER FOR WHO
I KNOW IT'S FOR SOMEBODY
RIGHT IN THIS ROOM

SO LOOK ALL AROUND YOU
FOR SOMEBODY WHOOOOOO
IS LAUGHING, IS SMILING
MY GOODNESS IT'S YOU!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANA
FROM ALL OF US TO YOU
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANA
FROM OTHER PEOPLE TOO

WE CONGRATULATE YOU
AND MAY ALL OF YOUR WET DREAMS
COME TRUE!


SO HAPPY BIRTHDAY DANA
WE ALL REALLY DO LOVE YOU!

Knight said...

That baby Alfalfa photo put a big grin on my face. You had all of the best haircuts ever. I'm going back to watch them again.

Happy Birthday Beautiful!
If I could I would take you out for one of those Thin Mint shakes.

(Buying your own gift and cake just means you get better stuff.)

Dana said...

Vinny, whew! Now my birthday is complete!! Thank you *blushes* Now, if I'd just get off my butt and get that vlog recorded (the CD remains in the box and Cam has not yet been informed)

Knight, I though DoggyBloggy was right on when he mentioned that I looked like a cross between the Gerber Baby and a Kewpie Doll! It's actually my second favorite photo in the slide show.

Mike said...

Hope this works!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yj6cbM-h8xg

Cinnamon Girl said...

Happy B Day Dana! Hope you posted a guard on your back door ;)

Mike said...

ops try this one and this one dose work ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeypOvsY91Q

Baby said...

HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!! AND WISHES FOR MANY MORE TO COME AND LOTS OF HAPPINESS!!!! What a great idea - your slideshow - loved it :)

Helga Hansen said...

Just popping in to wish you a fabulous birthday! I loved watching your slide show... the 80s hair in the last one... I had the same curly mop-top too!! Hope you get to have a wonderful day (and weekend)... do we get to see birthday HNT pics next week? ;)

The Mountain Cat said...

Happy happy! Joy joy!

desert rat said...

Happy, Happy Birthday, Dana! What a great slide show!

Jay said...

Happy Birthday you sexy republican babe you!! ;-)


sorry I'm late getting around today. But, happy birthday anyway.

Acrimony said...

Happy birthday!!! I have you birthday CHEESEcake *and* a present all ready for when you arrive tomorrow. =-)

Nilsa S. said...

Happy birthday! Great photo montage! You are a much braver soul than I! hahaha.

Dana said...

Mike, got the one you sent via email - thanks!

Star, I'm a little worried about the Matt-Man threat *wink*

Baby, glad you liked the slide show!

ambergail77 said...

Happy Birthday. If I was closer, I would have arranged your birthday festivities, and they would involve getting you drunk early and possibly not inviting your husband to the party because I still interested in seeing that gelatin wrestling. Great slide show. The big hair is wonderful.

Dana said...

Helga, thank you! I'm hoping to have a little birthday HNT action for y'all next week.

TMC, don't tell me you are a Ren & Stimpy fan!

ADR, thank you!

Dana said...

Jay, you're not late, you're just making sure the celebration lasts all day!

Tali, boy am I ever hoping I know what that present is ....

Nilsa, thank you for stopping by and thanks for the birthday wishes!!

boo said...

*doing my best breathy Marilyn*

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday, Sexy Blogger Gal, Happy Birthday to you!

Happy Birthday, sweets! May your day be all that you hope, and your weekend even more so. *wink*

justsomeguy said...

Happy Birthday, Dana!!!

You're only as old as you feel. And since it's your birthday and all, I'd be happy to offer a free consultation and examination. ;)

Real Live Lesbian said...

Happy Birthday! Wishing you the most wonderful of days!

I'm lovin' that baseball pic!

M said...

Happy Birthday Dana!! Can't wait to see the next slideshow!!!

Anonymous said...

Many happy returns!

Beth said...

Happy Birthday Girlfriend!!! Just so you know, I would've bought you a cake, and dinner!! I hope you had a happy day!

Dana said...

Ambergail, I would hope you WOULDN'T invite my husband!

Boo(duh), it has been an absolutely PERFECT cyber birthday! I couldn't have asked for more. This weekend ... well ... we'll just have to see, won't we?

Good Dr., where do I sign up for that free consultation and examination?

Dana said...

RLL, I had to include at least one pigtail pic, and baseball was *my* game when I was that age.

M, thank you!

Lecram, thank you for stopping by!

Dana said...

Schmoop, I have no doubt you would have!

CreativeMish said...

Have a fabulous Birthday!!

Librarian Lee said...

Happy Happy BIrhtday my friend...and many, many more! ~Lee

rage said...

Happy
Birthday!

But I can't help but think how overwhelmed you must've been taking care of everything by yourself!

Evening said...

Happy Birthday Dana. The slide show was very cute. I hope you had a wonderful day.

- said...

happy belated bday dana. i absolutely *heart* your video. memories are the best. hope all your birthday wishes came true ; )

captain corky said...

Happy Birthday Dana! I Love the last pic. Dana: 80's style. ;)

Vixen said...

Happy (belated) Birthday sweetie!!!! xoxoxo

buffalodick said...

Happy Birthday to you! I'm actually pretty good at remembering my familys birthdays- sorry your hubby didn't help out a little..

Karen said...

Happy Birthday! I love the photos.

Anndi said...

Have a fantastic birthday weekend extravaganza!

When you want something done right you do it yourself eh?! LOL

SMOOCH

d2b said...

Oh, I joined this party a little bit late, is there any cake left for me?

Happy birtday, honey ;)

Unknown said...

I missed your b-day!!!!!! AHHHH

Happy Birthday Dana! I LOVE the pictures. And I hope you had a wonderful time in Indiana. I would have paid for your flowers with my OWN money, even if I had to sell some half naked pictures to GET the money! LOL