happy birthday to...
Jay!
Yes, today is Jay's birthday! Happy birthday sweetie (because I know at some point you'll read this...right?)
So if you don't know Jay...well, he is my husband, the amazing father to our two children, my business partner, the guy who holds down the fort while I'm out of town---both in terms of keeping our family going and in terms of keeping the business going. He is the brain child behind a really fun and exciting "new thing" we're adding to our website. (More on that soon!)
Jay is truly amazing and by no stretch of the imagination does he get the credit he deserves for all of his contributions to simplify 101, our family, and to the overall happiness of my life.
So...if you know Jay because he's your friend or you've meet him through our business and now he's your friend then will you help me surprise him? (Perhaps you bought something from our store and were happy with the service or packaging which was all Jay, by the way. He won't let me ship because I'm not "properly trained.") He's on a field trip right now with our daughter...and I would love to have him come home to an in-box filled with birthday wishes. If you know his email address would you send him a birthday wish? Or if you don't know his email address would you post him a birthday wish right here in the comments? Thank you!!
Jay didn't want a party...so this will be like a virtual birthday party (free from goodie bags which is a very good kind of party ;) and a fun little surprise for him.)
OK...back to the garage article! Have a great day. :)
Happy Birthday, Jay! You know we don't care WHEN you were born. We are just happy you were!
Sue in Alexandria VA
Posted by: Sue | April 25, 2008 at 10:28 AM
Happy Birthday Jay! Hope you have an awesome day!
Posted by: Christyne | April 25, 2008 at 11:40 AM
happy birthday, jay :) hope it is a special day for you!
Posted by: Janet | April 25, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Happy, happy, birthday Jay!
Posted by: Angela Williams | April 25, 2008 at 12:36 PM
Happy birthday, Jay! I hope it's a wonderful day. I'm sure Aby and the kids will make it special.
Thinking of you in Hawaii,
Janine
Posted by: Janine Adams | April 25, 2008 at 01:01 PM
Happy Birthday! I don't know you, but when I ordered GOBI from this website, it came very quickly and was in great condition, which apparently is your doing! So thanks and have a great birthday!
Posted by: Kristisb | April 25, 2008 at 01:29 PM
Happy Birthday Jay! I have a birthday next week! Yeah for Birthdays!
Aby - how about an article on organzing the linen closet...after the garage is clean - of course!
Posted by: Michelle B | April 25, 2008 at 02:11 PM
Happy Birthday Jay!! Hope its a good one!!
Posted by: Beth B. | April 25, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Happy Birthday to You, Jay! Hope it's a wonderful day for you and your family.
Posted by: Dawn P | April 25, 2008 at 03:09 PM
Well happy birthday to the husband of my new friend Aby. A field trip on your birthday with your daughter couldn't be a better way to spend the day! Have a super day and a spectacular year!!
Megan (Aby's Biggest Fan.. hee..hee)
Posted by: Megan @ Disorder2Order | April 25, 2008 at 03:36 PM
Happy Birthday, Jay. Hope you had a great one!
Posted by: Sue | April 25, 2008 at 05:52 PM
Hope you enjoy your birthday! Have a great day!
Posted by: Amy | April 25, 2008 at 06:23 PM
Fact: I read my horoscope once a year--on my birthday. So, to honor Jay here is what his horoscope says:
"If April 25th is your birthday ambitions take precedence for the next several months. Your motto ought to be, "start early, stay late," through July. You may be gathering valuable experience or just learning how to become extraordinarily organized--but in any case, you can achieve whatever goal you have in mind through sheer determination."
Jay, happy birthday!
Posted by: Geralin Thomas | April 25, 2008 at 07:01 PM
Happy Birthday Jay!
Posted by: Kathy | April 26, 2008 at 03:04 AM
I think I'm a day late, but Jay, I hope your day was great! Thanks for all your hard work to make this one of my favorite places to hang out!
Posted by: Ramie | April 26, 2008 at 07:26 AM
Happy Birthday Jay!!! You've been a great help in my shopping experiences with 101 - hope you have a bucketfull of wonderful birthdays to come!
Hillary
Posted by: Hillary Chybinski | April 26, 2008 at 07:03 PM
A day late, but Happy Birthday, Jay! I hope you had a wonderful one.
Posted by: Sharie | April 26, 2008 at 11:35 PM
Happy Birthday Jay! And for a little extra appreciation... I loved how my Command Central Binder was wrapped so lovingly with a sweet sticker on top. It was like opening up an organizing gift instead of just product!
Posted by: Julie | April 27, 2008 at 11:25 AM
Happy Birthday Jay!! Thank you for everything you do!!! You are the King for a day! Enjoy.
Posted by: Keely | April 27, 2008 at 07:38 PM
Happy Birthday Jay!
Thanks for your support in the scrapbooking industry!
Kat
Posted by: Katherine Langner | April 28, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Wow - this was a nice surprise! I really appreciate all of the kind words - from Aby and everyone who posted here (as well as the emails that I received). I had an awesome birthday. It was great to hear from everyone - thank you very much!
Jay
Posted by: Jay | April 28, 2008 at 09:32 AM