Well, the Cat Is Out Of the Bag

It's official.

I turned the big 4~0 today.

No, I don't really feel any differently. It's just kind of weird to say *forty*.

I almost didn't tell you, but I knew I'd have some of my *old* friends out me on Facebook anyway...ha

And Vince is officially calling me a *cougar* LOL

You see, I'm 4-1/2 years older than him. There... I just told the world (at least those of you who are reading this:) There was a time when I would have been uncomfortable telling that, but since certain celebrities have really, truly robbed the cradle in recent years, 4-1/2 years just didn't sound like a big deal anymore.

So I am enjoying life and being my own age (no one ever guesses he's younger anyway~which just irks him...heehee).

Besides, I hear that life really begins at 40~so let the fun begin!

Comments

Lisa Forrest said…

You make 40 beautiful and by the way, I am 7 years older than my husband!

September 21, 2011 at 9:54 AM

Lora @ my blessed life said…

Thanks, Lisa! I think you make 40 look amazing!

September 21, 2011 at 1:34 PM

Lori said…

Wishing you a VERY Happy 40th Birthday Lora! May the Lord bless you on this new year.

September 21, 2011 at 1:59 PM

RedBettySummer said…

This is my big 40 year, too. You look fabulous. That's pretty funny about you being a cougar, too! Lucky husband. You are having a much better bday than mine. I got so sick I actually had to go to the doctor, and I NEVER go to the doctor. I'm still really upset about it. I may just redo my birthday next year. Have a great rest of the day. Celebrate all year long. Happy Birthday.

September 21, 2011 at 5:22 PM

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