We have lots to celebrate! Today is Brad''s 60th birthday. We leave for Italy on Friday, and Brad accepted a wonderful job offer in the desert this week! Beginning June 9, he will no longer be schlepping his bag and laptop back and forth to Pasadena, and renting a room. He will be home by 6:30 every night, and be off on Fridays!
SInce we have lived in the desert, (8 years this month), Brad has always worked in another place. He has commuted to both the Bay Area, and Pasadena, and now, first the first time, he will "live at home" 7 days a week!
Some of my friends think I had the perfect deal. They'd love their husband "out of their hair" three nights a week, and no dinner to cook. We still miss each other. I'm actually hoping Brad will fix dinner once a week, as he is becoming quite a good cook. I really don't think it will be much of an adjustment. We see a wonderful summer ahead, evening swims, walks, and all those three-day weekends!
Tonight we will celebrate our birthdays at a special dinner out. The rest of the celebrating will happen in Rome and Montisi.
Comments (18)
Congratulations, Brad, on your new job, upcoming vacation, and big birthday! I know there's going to be some serious celebrating going on with you two! ENJOY!
Posted by teaberry | May 10, 2008 7:10 AM
Posted on May 10, 2008 07:10
Happy Birthday Brad! Walking proof that life begins at 60!
Enjoy your dinner celebration tonight, and have a fabulous birthday trip.
Posted by Anonymous | May 10, 2008 7:45 AM
Posted on May 10, 2008 07:45
Brad's new job is the best news ever! You two really have a lot to celebrate now. I'm looking forward to all the new blog entries about having Brad around full time and his escapades in your kitchen. As always, I'll be living vicariously through you during this upcoming trip to Italy. Have a fabulous time.
Posted by Kathy | May 10, 2008 7:47 AM
Posted on May 10, 2008 07:47
Happy Birthday Brad!
I hear 60 is the new 40~ that would make 50 the new 30.
We do have lot's to celebrate in Montisi.
A Presto!
Posted by sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | May 10, 2008 8:06 AM
Posted on May 10, 2008 08:06
Wow! That's fabulous news!! Tell Brad Happy Birthday and Congratulations. And have a wonderful trip! I can't wait to read all about it.
Posted by Jill | May 10, 2008 8:23 AM
Posted on May 10, 2008 08:23
So many things to be greatful for as Brad enters a new decade. I really expected the cake to say, "Happy 50th!" Tell him I said he does make 60 look Fabulous! Enjoy all the celebrations to come! We all hold our glasses high to toast both of your birthdays! Enjoy your time together always! Love you both.
Posted by Barb Cabot | May 10, 2008 8:47 AM
Posted on May 10, 2008 08:47
Happy Birthday to Brad!!! And congratulations on the new job and no commute.
I am one of the many who are looking forward to hear about the Italian escapades...
Posted by Eden | May 10, 2008 8:54 AM
Posted on May 10, 2008 08:54
Just wow. Happy happy here.
Posted by Judith in Umbria | May 10, 2008 9:02 AM
Posted on May 10, 2008 09:02
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BRAD ! ! !
And congrats on being able to work closer to home, now.
You guys have a great trip. I'll be watching the blog.
Posted by Deborah | May 10, 2008 12:58 PM
Posted on May 10, 2008 12:58
60? WOW
Have a happy day! (and Palma, enjoy yours as well.
Posted by Jerry | May 10, 2008 2:51 PM
Posted on May 10, 2008 14:51
I have no idea why my name disappeared from my post - but just to let you know I am the mysterious anonymous!
Sheena
Posted by Anonymous | May 10, 2008 3:35 PM
Posted on May 10, 2008 15:35
Hooray and auguri! Happy birthday and congratulations on the new job, that is just wonderful.
Posted by Chiocciola | May 10, 2008 7:34 PM
Posted on May 10, 2008 19:34
Well, it looks like I did indeed get your two birthdays reversed! So sorry!
But, a belated Happy Birthday to Brad!
Posted by nancyhol | May 11, 2008 1:19 PM
Posted on May 11, 2008 13:19
A belated Happy Birthday to Brad, and congratulations on the new job. Great news for you both!
Posted by sandrac | May 11, 2008 2:54 PM
Posted on May 11, 2008 14:54
Happy Belated Birthday Brad!! AND congratulations to both of you on Brad's new job. Enjoy all your extra time together. How wonderful!
Posted by girasoli | May 11, 2008 6:52 PM
Posted on May 11, 2008 18:52
Happy Birthday Brad'll Do It! And congrats on the new job. Sounds like a huge benefit to you both - I'm so happy for you.
Posted by Krista | May 11, 2008 10:21 PM
Posted on May 11, 2008 22:21
Happy Birthday, Brad!!
With all these birthdays, there will be a lot of birthday hugs going around in Montisi!
Posted by Gail Hecko | May 12, 2008 11:23 AM
Posted on May 12, 2008 11:23
Ooh - just saw this and wanted to wish a belated happy birthday to Brad!! Remember, 60 is the new 50. :D
Posted by Kim | May 13, 2008 6:27 AM
Posted on May 13, 2008 06:27