Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Growing Old(er) Is No Laughing Matter!

Guess what??? It's time for Wordful Wednesday hosted by Angie of Seven Clown Circus where participants post a picture and tell the story behind it. So, what are you waiting for? Hop on over there!

This is a picture that was taken when I turned the Big 3-0...many moons ago! We'd gone to Billy Dreher Island in South Carolina for a weekend with my in-laws. They gave me a pair of goofy "Harry Potter" glasses to help me see better. See that bra I'm wearing over my shirt? It had some sort of saying on it about it giving me much-needed support so my "friends" wouldn't sag. Hmm...they definitely had the wrong person! :) Oh, they even gave me a walking cane! It was a hoot, I'm telling ya! They're lucky I'm still on speaking terms with them after giving me such a hard time! You can tell Chris was lovin' it! Check out his face...he had tears running down his cheeks he was laughing so hard!
"With mirth and laughter, let old wrinkles come."~William Shakespeare

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April
April

Hello, I'm April, welcome to my blog. I look at every day as an adventure and an opportunity to laugh and to learn. You will soon discover that my family and my faith are at the heart of who I am.

51 comments:

Denise said...

That is hilarious my dear friend, love you.

Unknown said...

That is so funny and the look on Chris' face IS priceless!!!

Thanks for sharing this, Ms. Potter!

Darlene said...

That is great and the funnier part is Chris laughing so hard! I LOVE it!

Beth in NC said...

I agree with the comments above -- your husband's expression is priceless. lol

Anonymous said...

That is so funny! (Just so ya know!)

Shell in your Pocket said...

How funny...what a great sport!

sandy toe

Hootin Anni said...

Now THIS cracks me up. Especially the bra. What a hoot.

My Wordful is now posted....it's all about fantasies of fireflies and fairies today. Come join me? Have a super duper Wednesday!!!

The Quintessential Magpie said...

April, you are the cutest thing EVER! I love this picture, and I love how much Chris is loving you in that getup! LOL! I love to come here in the morning and settle in for one of your stories. You are a good story-teller, and that is an art. I'm so glad we've "met" because you make my day!

XO,

Sheila :-)

Deb said...

I love it, you are a great sport!

Ruby Red Slippers said...

Chris' face is priceless-love it!

Rune said...

Love the picture:) Funny.

Wib.

SmilingSally said...

lol I wonder what your loved ones will do when you turn 50?

Shelley said...

Seeing that big laughing expression on your husband's face is priceless! That bra made me laugh too!!

Anonymous said...

That is just too funny! Great picture!

Aubs said...

too funny!! love that your hubby is laughing so hard....mine would be too!!

Susan said...

You were a great sport! However, if that is what happens at 30, what happens at 40? Have a great Wednesday.

Debra Kaye said...

April,

Chris's expression just had me cracking up. What a great sport you were!

Happy Wednesday, my friend.

ClassyChassy said...

Such a funny story!!! Love the part about the bra - who thought that one up??? Wonderful!

Robin @ The Rendered Nest said...

Too funny! Oh if only I could go back to the big 3-0...or even the big 4-0!!

You have a beautiful family...your girls are just about the same ages as mine!

Thank you for visiting me and for your prayers this week...I'll let you know how tryouts turn out!

Have a blessed Wednesday!

Susie said...

That is so funny!! Great memory:-)

Heather said...

oh you poor thing! it is pretty funny seeing Chris laughing so hard though!

Mamarazzi said...

CUTE!! and i love that quote...bring on the wrinkles!

Jen @ tatertotsandjello.com said...

What a funny picture! Your in-laws sound like a hoot!

Have a great day April!

XOXOOX
Jen

More Than Words said...

LOL, April! You are a good sport, and yes, you can totally see how much fun your hubby is having!!! What a great memory!

Pam D said...

All that for thirty? Oh my... that is TOOOO funny! The bra cracks me up, but your husband's face makes this pic a lifelong keeper! You look pretty tickled, too. What a great family to marry into... you know they love ya when they can cut loose like that.

Sheryl said...

How fun.....

wife.mom.nurse said...

I can see why your hubby laughed until tears ran down his face!

Funny!

Jill said...

This was funny! I did that to my brother on his 30th! I love the glasses!

Daphine said...

Hilarious! I was laughing harder at Chris! lol! You sure know how to join right in and have fun with things, April!

Keeper of the Skies Wife said...

Too funny!!!

Why didn't I think of doing something like this for John last week!!! That would have been great!!

Deborah aka Miss Bee said...

Thanks for the comment, April! If you replied via email...I haven't got that. I'm keeping my eyes open for it. I don't understand why they are not coming through.

See you Friday!
xoxoxo,
Deborah

Andrea said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Philippians 4:6-7 is one of my favorite passages, too. In fact, all of chapter 4 is an encouragement to me. A friend of mine has nicknamed it "The Mental Health Chapter" of the Bible.

david mcmahon said...

Actually, as I tell my kids, we grow wiser much quicker than we grow older!

MammaDucky said...

Thanks for stopping by my blog yesterday. Hope you have fun during the Spring Fling!

Angela said...

Too funny and love the glasses!

Anonymous said...

They can get away with it at 30 but it becomes slightly less funny at 40 and 50. ;)

Lindsay-ann said...

Hi April
That picture is so funny. I don't know which is the funniest you in your green bra or Chris laughing his head off!
Lindsay

Blondie's Journal said...

April,

Now this is a story behind a picture!! I echo everyone when I say the look on Chris's face is priceless!

xoxo
Jane

Jenni said...

That is a hysterical picture! What a fun memory!

Unknown said...

Your husband is cracking me up in that is too funny!

LenaLoo said...

Great post! Gave you a little linky love because you won my giveaway! Have a great day!

Anonymous said...

Hello! Your blog page looks so gorgeous - very 'Spring'! Love it! I have had SO much to catch up on with you. Have loved seeing all your photos, and reading your posts is a delight! Hope you're having a wonderful day. N x

Simply AnonyMom said...

Very funny indeed.

rosecreekcottage-carol.blogspot.com said...

Just adorable, April...you AND the bra and glasses!!!!

Toia said...

That's funny!!

Anonymous said...

What a fun picture and a great memory. Your husbands laughing face is making me laugh. He was having a great time at your expense!

Mommy Mac said...

April,

Thanks for stopping by my blog and for the great k.Mac support link! You have a wonderful establishment here in blog land. You decorate beautifully! I hope to be back often!

Good luck and your name is in x 3 for the drawing!!

.mac :)

Jessica said...

That is funny! Thanks for sharing..I love that kind of laughter where tears roll down your face:). You were a good sport. Thanks for stopping by my blog. I love your fav verse, it is a powerful one! One I need to read each day!!

Mamarazzi said...

hey darlin' i wanted to come and let you kow that i have a prize i want to send you for your contribution to our 400 post celebration and the awesome questions you asked!

so congrats...and email me!

scrappysue said...

it's fun to revisit all pics - what a hoot!

LenaLoo said...

hey did you know you also won something from dandelion wishes? you go girl! we both drank lucky juice for breakfast yesterday! (you know the marshmallow tinted milk at the bottom of a bowl of lucky charms?)