Let the Party Begin......
The Expressions of Gratitude Blog Party celebrating my 50th Birthday has begun and you are invited to join. You can read all about it here. Don't forget to turn your volume up so you can sing along with some of my favorite tunes.....Hey you could even get up and dance around the room if you're in the mood.
Every party should have your favorite treats so here's one of mine and you can even make it a few days ahead of time.
Peanut Butter Pie ~ Debbie Overton
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 c. powdered sugar
1 c. crunchy peanut butter
2 (8oz.) Cool Whip
2 butter, graham or chocolate flavored pie crusts, store bought or your own. I use the mini graham cracker from Keebler for parties.
Blend all together, except 1 (8oz.) Cool Whip; this is for the topping. Blend until smooth with a spatula. Pour into pie crust and top with Cool Whip. Refrigerate. Easy and Yummy!
Since my big day in on the 4th, the first 4 comments left with a link to their blog post titled Expressions of Gratitude will receive a party favor and if you are the first person to also add the Celebration Badge to your blog along with your Gratitude post there will be an extra surprise included.
Please leave comments here under the Let the Party Begin so they will all be together. And please don't forget to include the direct link to your Gratitude post in your comment.
Hope to see you during the month long party!
WoooHooo....The Big "5" "0"!!!!! I remember it well...mine was just last year! And don't worry Debbie...Life is not so bad at 50...it is rather wonderful!!!!
I'll be celebrating with you all the way!!!
Elaine
Posted by: Elaine Smith | April 09, 2008 at 06:01 PM
Happy Birthday to you, soon! I love expressing gratitude and have linked you to my blog!
Posted by: connie | April 10, 2008 at 01:35 PM
Greetings! I am older than you. That should make your day! LOL I hope you have a very special day and have many more happy and healthy birthdays. Thanks for the invitation to your party! I appreciate it.....Cindi
Posted by: Cindi | April 10, 2008 at 01:54 PM
greetings! thanks for the invitation. it looks like a great party :-)
Posted by: Karine | April 10, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Happy Birthday to you! It was great to receive an e-mail from you. I had lost track of you. I hope you have a wonderful day. Tell everyone hello.
Posted by: Angie Terrell | April 10, 2008 at 03:07 PM
Hope you have a great time!!
Happy 50th~
deena
Posted by: Deena Warner | April 10, 2008 at 03:46 PM
Happy 50th! How exciting, may your birthday be filled with lots of joy and happiness!
Enzie
Posted by: Enzie Shahmiri | April 10, 2008 at 04:04 PM
I remember my big 5-0 and am so thankful that I am fixin to celebrate my big5-5 - i am so grateful for my health. So very grateful!
and i'm so happy for you and your upcoming celebration!
jan
Posted by: Jan Thomason | April 10, 2008 at 04:34 PM
I wrote s.th over at World Market Portraits,
here is the link ~ Enjoy!
http://world-market-portraits.blogspot.com/2008/04/expressions-of-gratitude.html#links
Posted by: Enzie Shahmiri | April 10, 2008 at 04:39 PM
Happy 50th birthday have a very happy birthday , I 'm grateful to have all my friends from the net as a family . Have a nice day.
Debb
Posted by: Debb George | April 10, 2008 at 04:54 PM
Happy 50th Debbie! I'll be there in a couple more years. I'm so grateful I don't feel like what I thought 46 would feel like when I was 13! Have a wonderful day and I'm going to have to try the Peanut Butter Pie recipe out. I have a couple of PB lovers. Check out my son's blog sometime for his PB recipe http://hiitsezie.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Sherry Wescott | April 10, 2008 at 05:24 PM
Happy 50th! I am grateful for my family.
Posted by: Kerri Norrod. | April 10, 2008 at 05:25 PM
HEY! We have the same Birthday! I'll be starting the party earlier than you though as Im on the other side of the world : ) I will be sure to have a glass of bubbly on your behalf on the 4th here in NZ while you are still living in the 3rd!
Posted by: Pherenike | April 10, 2008 at 05:26 PM
Happy Happy day to you Debbie!!!! What a wonderful celebration to have arrived at 50! May it be a year of blessings for you! Party on!
Take Good Care
Lani
Posted by: Healing Expressions | April 10, 2008 at 06:09 PM
Happy B-Day dear friend! Thanks for the invite!
Roxi
Posted by: Roxi | April 10, 2008 at 06:32 PM
Happy Birthday to you! What a wonderful way to celebrate...with expressions of gratitude! I'll have to think of something creative to do to join in the festivities and express some gratitude on my blog!
Happy Happy 50th! This is a once in a lifetime event! Congratulations!
Have A Happy Day!
Posted by: Deborah | April 10, 2008 at 06:34 PM
What a wonderful way to begin the celebration of your next new and exciting fifty!! Happy Birthday for fifty years filled to the brim with family, memories, events, overflowing creativity, and simple kindnesses that made lasting impressions. May your day capture even just a bit of each of these...opening new paths for the future!
blessings,
kari & kijsa
Posted by: kari & kijsa | April 10, 2008 at 08:36 PM
I love the way you celebrate your birthday. I'll post you something at my blog and link it.
May it be a new your full of many good things.
Posted by: gaby braun | April 10, 2008 at 09:02 PM
thanks Debbie I never had a peanut butter pie..will add you to my blog list along with your celebration badge..have a great 5oth .. i loved turning 50..really!!
Posted by: debra schoch | April 10, 2008 at 09:20 PM
Happy Birthday Debbie! With such an open and generous attitude, I know it will be a wonderful year for you!
Here is what I am grateful for: http://doodles.typepad.com/thedoodler/2008/04/simple-gifts.html
Posted by: Miriam Badyrka | April 11, 2008 at 12:39 PM
Debbie,
What a super neat thing to do. You will like being 50. I am thankful for so many things. I'll just name a few. My salvation, My family, My friends, My church, Opportunities that are given and much much more. Have a great day. Love Becky
Posted by: Becky Way | April 11, 2008 at 02:16 PM
Debbie,
I got my post up for your birthday blog party and your button!
http://roxidesigns.blogspot.com/2008/04/expressions-of-gratitude.html
Take care,
Roxi
Posted by: Roxi | April 11, 2008 at 06:53 PM
Happy Birthday Debbie! Great way to celebrate! I have so much to be thankful for so I'll get started. I am so thankful for the many things God has given us, a church that is dedicated to His service, my family, especially our new grandson, Lane, our health, George's return to work, my growing Pampered Chef business, the many soldiers fighting for our freedom and the sacrifices they and their families are making on a daily basis, and most of all, our friendship. Even though it's now long distance, the love and closeness we share will always be there. Oh! I almost forgot. I'm also turning 50 in May!! Have a wonderful birthday!
Love you lots, Tommie
Posted by: tommie moyers | April 12, 2008 at 06:54 PM
Happy Birthday Debbie, I was 50 almost 2 years ago, one thing about the time flying faster as you grow older, it seems like just yesterday for some years..... Thanks for the Recipe, I must try that Peanut Butter Pie, It looks Yummy ~
Have a great Birthday & Year
cheryl
Posted by: cheryl | April 12, 2008 at 08:18 PM
Happy B'day!
put your link on my blog!
i will truly remember yours.. so close to my own dd's b'day
hugs
P.
Posted by: p | April 13, 2008 at 08:18 AM
To my fellow 1958 girl!!!! Happy, Happy Birthday:) I have decided I am celebrating the whole year!!!! My 50 is Oct 25!!!!!
Cheers Sweet Debbie!!!!
Carol
Posted by: Raised In Cotton | April 13, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Hi Deb,
Happy Birthday!! i have been reading your blog today, love it! i will bookmark it and add you to my artist blogs list on my blog. thanks for thinking of me and sharing your blog address.
Kelly
www.kellyparkerdesigns.com
www.kparkerdesigns.blogspot.com
Posted by: Kelly Parker | April 13, 2008 at 03:50 PM
I am right behind you Debbie. Just another two years.....whose counting now. I love my age. And just think, when we are in our 70's our 50's will be a time when we had it going on!!
Happy Birhtday and many wonderful more!!
Karen Eileen
Posted by: karen eileen | April 13, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Happy birthday Debbie, and I hope you like my post:
http://corinaj.wordpress.com/
Posted by: corina | April 16, 2008 at 03:05 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! WEAR PURPLE!!!
K. Markley-Reade
Posted by: K. Markley-Reade | April 16, 2008 at 05:27 PM
Debbie,
I am just now getting around to writing a post on my blog in honor of your birthday.
I have a give away to anyone who comments. Link to: http://www.paintedcottage.typepad.com
May you have the best birthday ever!!! My heart is with you as you celebrate!!!
Elaine
Posted by: Elaine Brady Smith | April 25, 2008 at 10:24 PM
Thank you for the prompt Debbie!
http://inventivesoul.blogspot.com/2008/04/expressions-of-gratitude.html
Posted by: Amber Dawn | April 26, 2008 at 06:13 PM
Thank you for the prompt Debbie!
http://inventivesoul.blogspot.com/2008/04/expressions-of-gratitude.html
Amber Dawn
Posted by: Amber Dawn | April 26, 2008 at 06:14 PM
Hope your special 50th is glorious! Happy Birthday! Sincerely, Jann
Posted by: Jann | April 27, 2008 at 12:42 AM
Well, here's my little paragraph for "Expressions of Gratitude"--thank you, Debbie, for helping me to stop and think about that today! (5 days and counting--to cake and ice cream!) ~Jann (link to my post: A Vintage Heart: Expressions of Gratitude)
Posted by: Jann | April 29, 2008 at 07:07 PM
Let me try that again--http://a-vintage-heart.blogspot.com/2008/04/expressions-of-gratitude.html#links
Posted by: Jann | April 29, 2008 at 07:11 PM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEBBIE!!!
YAY!!!!
Amber Dawn
Posted by: ~*Amber Dawn*~ | May 02, 2008 at 11:00 PM