as many of you know, i was apprehensive about my bday.
birthdays aren’t the same without my mother,
but i chose to enjoy the day and not dwell on what makes me sad.
and frankly, my sister was not going to allow me to wallow in ridiculousness on my 40th.
so she made sure i was showered with love. and friends. and gifts.
and did everything my mom would’ve done…and probably more!
when we came back from early am exercise (during which i wore the tiara paulie gave me!), here is what i saw.
and inside:
and what’s a birthday with out m&ms.
because i love pizza, and i had planned to order in a bunch so when friends stopped by i had food to give, stacy hired mark to come bake fresh pizza in my kitchen. it was FANTASTIC. so delicious. and i am so full.
and throughout the day, friends came over. some stayed a while, others not as long. it was easy, nice, perfect. we had a cake. too much cake.
oh and boy did i get gifts… that’s the thing about turning 40… GREAT presents!! and i am sharing them because i know you want to see! and i realize (before the comments get nasty) that i am lucky beyond lucky that people gave me such wonderful things and i know that what matters much more than these sparkly items is the thought and friendship/love behind them.
my friend in chicago sent me amazing jennifer miller gold hoops.
a group of friends here got together and pitched in (along with my sister and my brother) and got me the most gorgeous faraone mennella heart ring… the picture doesnt do it justice.
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my dad got me funky/hip/cool/awesome earrings by yossi harari- they are oxidized silver (black) with diamonds:
my friend holly made me these pillows (yep..they are now in my closet!)
and keith and my kids gave me a magnificent cartier "love" bracelet.
thanks for all the happy birthday comments. and all the kindness.
40 is going to be fun.
xxx
jennifer
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Happy Birthday! We love you! May the 40s be happy, healthy and blessed!
it must be good to be rich. i got a pat on my back for my birthday 🙂
Happy Birthday! Makes it that much more special being surrounded by those who love you!
What a fabulous birthday. Sounds like it was just what you wanted. 40 is a good place to be. Happy birthday, Jennifer!!
Happy Birthday! Sounds like it’s just what you wanted for a day! Being surrounded by love is a wonderful thing!
THE BRACELET IS THE ONLY GOOD GIFT, THE OTHERS, NOT SO MUCH….
i turned forty exactly two months ago – it’s nothing but a number. i feel 27 and plan on staying 27 forever. great gifts and a wonderful day. good for you!! Happy Birthday Jennifer!
I’m glad you had a wonderful birthday. You deserve it. Love the pizza making idea. ALL OF your gifts are beautiful. They are so you. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
Happy Birthday jennifer !!…..
what a beautiful day, you deserve it all and more…. happy 40th!
LORDY! LORDY! LOOK WHOS 40! : ) HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNIFER…..sounds like you had a great day ….family…..friends…food…. beautiful gifts.
Just so glad you had such a happy day. You deserve it!!
So happy to hear you had a lovely day!! Best wishes always!!! xo
ohhhhhh…the cartier love bracelet. such a treasure. happy birthday cutie patoodie!
Glad you had a great b’day. Your gifts are lovely. You’re lucky…but you wear it well!
xooxoxoxo
Happy Bday Jennifer. Enjoyed hearing about your special day. Thank you for sharing with us. Also must say that I love the jewels. Very nice.
perfect way to spend the day….surrounded by love….
happy birthday jennifer…………
I love all your jewelry and presents but I especially covet those gold hoops–they’re perfect.
Happy Bday Jennifer!! I turned 40 in Dec.
Happy Birthday! I just celebrated my 41st without my mom for the first time and although it was not the same, my family made sure to make it special in its own way. She is always there in your heart! Have a great year!!!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
I wish you the most wonderful of years.
Always be grateful for the wonderful friends and family in your life. It’s truly amazing for to realize how many people have your back.
thought about you today, wondered how your bday was going… didn’t get to hear all the bday show friday, fell asleep!
all your gifls look lovely – from the cake and fun things alexis got you to the gorge jewelry..
i turn 44 three weeks from today.. not thrilled about the ever increasing numbers, but, hey, still getting the experience the gift of life. am still excited to see what mine has to offer, and what i can do with it.
xoxo
~*Happy Birthday, Jennifer!*~ You’re absolutely lovely. Your new heart ring is gorgeous. Sending best wishes your way.
Happy birthday, Jennifer!
Thanks for “sharing” your day with us, and may your 40th year be fantastic.
Jennifer, enjoy your forties…and know that the fifties are even better!!! Love being in my fifties. Really a good place to be, mentally, spiritually, physically, etc. Agree with Camille who said it’s just a number…so true.
Happy Birthday!
Love’d the gifts(except those pillows!). Turned 40 last March and I love being 40! You loose all you’re insecurities. All the best.
Happy Birthday, and thanks for sharing with us your wonderful gifts. I LOVE seeing what interests you. I just got a fab ring for my BDay too.
40’s are the best Jennifer!! Wonderful gifts for wonderful you!
Happy Birthday Jennifer! I’m glad you had a nice day. but the burning question is – what about the sandals? didn’t someone give you sandals?
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AND DROP DEAD GORGEOUS PRESENTS – YES INDEEDY. Wear them in GOOD HEALTH! Oh and life BEGINS at 40 – this I KNOW!
Oy! A perfect day for a perfect J.A.P.!
Hugs and chocolate, Jenny! Hope your day was full of chocolate, hugs and show tunes! What did you get from your brother-Brian-he’s-so-great.
Life gets better and better..that’s not consolation about turning any certain age..it’s the honest truth.
Happy Birthday. I am sure your heart ring is beautful, in this picture it looks like a butt. I hope your 40th is extra special
that’s your house? I was expecting something a little more ostentatious given how much you brag about being RICH. Pretty ordinary actually.
It’s touching that your family and friends tried to make your day as special as possible, but I think you would give up every monetary gift you received just to have your mother back.
Damn, girlfriend got some jewl-reee. Since Keith got you that Carier, I hope you put out that night.
sorry, I spelled Cartier wrong in my previous comment.
I know you have a sense of humor, so you should be able to appreciate that your ring, although made of beautiful gold, looks somewhat like an ass!
Happy Birthday!! Youve worked hard to get to such a happy place……..You deserve all the gifts….
Peace be with you…….
Jen, HEre’s a b’day funny that I KNOW we can all relate to…
https://www.howcast.com/videos/2460-How-To-Shower-Men-Vs-Women
Glad you enjoyed your birthday! Amazing friends & family and fantastic gifts. I LOVE the “love” bracelet and have wanted one for years!!!! Enjoy it all
xoxoxo
When you first mentioned the “bar method” workout I thought you were referring to one of those stripper pole workout classes 🙂
Why do you assume everyone cares about your gifts?
Jen, LOVE the earrings from your dad. And I agree with the “age is just a number” thing. I am so much more grounded and centered at 53 then I was in my 40’s. It really does get better the older you get. Much less stress.
Hi Jennifer! Happy 40th Birthday, remember 40 is just a number, just keep acting young girl. You received some beautiful gifts from everyone. The bracelet is my fave.
I love the jewerly…I would love to see the ring and bracelet on…to see how they look…..does the bracelet have a little screw that unscrews to put it on? Hope ya take a picture of them on for us to see!! Lucky Girl!!!
Hope you have many, many more… love your taste in jewlery. Happy Birthday!
I just turned 40, too, on the first, thinking “I’ll keep this quiet.” I had no idea that facebook announced birthdays to the entire world. I spent half the day thanking people.
Happy Birthday…you’re adorable and I love your TV show.
so glad you had a wonderful day. what beautiful gifts from beautiful friends and family.
Honestly, I’ve never heard Jennifer brag about being rich. And you do get that she posted a photo of a PORTION of her house right? I’m sure if she posted photos of a mansion she’d get shit too. Can’t win with fools.
I have the very same emotions regarding the loss of my mother that you have. Your words are very comforting to me. Thank you for sharing. I wish you comfort.
I went back and read your blog from your birthday last year…you’ve come a long way. Of course you miss your Mom….but you seem to be in a healthy state of mind.The dark cloud seems to be leaving….all of us …who feel like we know you…and care about you….wish you a very happy and healthy 40 th year.
Did you get enough gifts to make you happy?
🙂
Monica: Because we DO care that she got a ring that looks like a huge ass crack…what’s it to ya?!
40+ were awesome years. Worry about 50. 60 is great because now I’m old enough to be a sexy gma, too. They are all great if you have great friends and love. My mom left too last year unexpectedly. But really, just like your mom, she is with me everyday. I see her in her favorite flowers; in a necklace she would have loved. And I’m told everytime I laugh she is in my eyes. Remember, from an old, sexy gma: Celebrate her life and all the days she lived, not the day she died. Happy Birthday from a new blogger
The only thing I can say is, your skin looks great!
Alexis should give you the gift of class, since you don’t have any.
Happy Birthday! 40 isn’t so bad, huh? 🙂 The earrings your dad picked out are beautiful! Did he do that by himself? VERY impressive… Thanks for sharing!!! xxoo
Monica – why do you assume no one cares about the gifts?
Hey Jennifer, Great stuff! I’d loe to see more of your home some time. I know that may sound weird an I’m sure you are uncomfortable with it, but I like your style and would love see what you do with your home!
Jen, Looking at all that jewlery, I thought about those old mood rings that would change colors. Did you ever have one?
Yes, I get that she only posted a PORTION of her house. And portion or the whole thing, it ain’t no mansion. And yes she does brag. That’s all she does. Go back and look at her blog if you can’t remember or don’t want to know (more likely). I find Alexis much more interesting. So you can see being rich isn’t the problem. Being genuine and not a poser is.
Monica…those who care and want to see Jennifer’s gifts go out of their way to come to this website, read the blogs and then the comments. Why would one do that if they didn’t care unless they are just mean spirited and get a kick out of posting a nasty comment only to come back later to read replies to your comment. Does it make you giddy when you read this? Maybe you are lacking attention in y our own life. You are like a bully in the way that you find negative attention is better than no attention. Shame on you.
The faraone mennella heart ring looks like a ball sack.
Maggie & Andrea: I don’t think her house was the point of the picture. The birthday sign was the point. I heard she lives on a sort of family compound. Her house is within the same gated property of the house she grew up in…her father’s house I would assume. I think it’s an interesting concept….rather like communal living but with a lot more privacy!
Happy Birthday! Love the gifts. Sounds like a nice day.
What the Hell is wrong with Maggie? Someone get her medication…..(must be a very evil person)
Jamiejean – who said I assumed no one cared about the gifts? I asked Jennifer, why does she assume everyone cares about her gifts (a different question). It’s really not about the gifts though – it’s a plastic pillow for christ sake. I think showing all of these pictures is Jennifer’s way of saying, “look everyone, people love me.” Pretty pathetic actually. All of you who are saying “Jenny, we love you!!!” are playing right into this insecure need for affirmation.
Well I’m certainly are glad YOU had a great birthday… I was laying awake nights worrying.
Next time you’re feeling jealous of Sarah Silverman, go back and look at your gifts. I’m sure SHE doesn’t get such gifts from so many loving and admiring family and friends.
You deserve it ALL.. Love the thoughful gifts.. Happy 4-0.
To Jen, what is it about Jennifer’s style that you like? Plain white walls or cheap art?
So, once again the JAP brags. go write a book
Her skin kooks great cause she stays out of the sun and she has tons of amazing sex
Everything looks great Jennifer as do you. You are so down to earth given the great background from which you come. You really are a lucky girl, and I appreciate your humility. If anyone has a right to brag, it would be you! Of course, having a hot husband at your side doesn’t hurt either!
Dear Jen, Why do you get so much nice on your side of the blog and Alexis gets so much nasty? I can’t figure it out what is the difference here. Your thoughts?
Jennifer, what are you reading? We like your books better then alexis’. What did you do on the snow day. Love your home!
A tiara? Give me a break. Why would you want to teach your daughter to be a princess? It’s not cute, it’s not attractive. It’s pathetic.
Take your heads out of your asses for a moment and consider the fact that NOT posting this item would have been conspicuous to the people who did these nice things for Jennifer. Their feelings would be hurt. It was a gesture of appreciation, dummies.
Those balloons are OK but I really liked the one Alexis made on the latest “Whatever Martha”…the one you kept insisting was a pink “car” with blue “wheels.” LOL
Yes, the pillows and ass ring ARE DROP DEAD GORGEOUS, Jane. Don’t go overboard.
I just read each of these comments and what I find amazing is that you continue to even post a blog!
Some people have not learned if you have nothing nice to say, say nothing at all.
It was your birthday and having a public blog, you decided to share your day and gifts with us all, most of us look forwrd to it and appreciate it, but sadly this world has so many “HATERS” in it. Some people are just not happy unless they are bitching and complaining and trying to hurt other people. HBJennifer and shame on the nay sayers!
Monica – your answer is nonsense. Cat, you’re right on the money here. Why would Monica waste her time looking at pictures she doesn’t care about and post a comment about something she doesn’t care about? How pathetic.