My Birthday

I’ve had an absolutely wonderful couple of days and  if I said “manic”, that would be an understatement.

Certainly a birthday for the memory box, not a special numeric birthday, but it certainly felt like one.

Can I indulge and share some of my gorgeous gifts?

Stunning flowers, one bouquet short because my friend left mine on her doorstep as a reminder to bring it with her…..yup, she forgot it!!!!

Incidentally, I must apologies for the darkness of the photographs, I really must read the instructions for my camera.

Two of the yummiest birthday cakes. The bottom one was made for me by my great-neice who is just nine years old and is an seriously avid baker.

A special balloon from my great-nephew.  I adore these type of gifts!

David Garrett CD

Garden voucher, Hobbycraft voucher, Jools Holland CD, FatFace scarf.

Some Cath Kidston goodies.

 

Sparkly wine and stopper (who needs a stopper?)

 

My best friend bought me the Pandora bracelet, complete with “best friend” charm.

Another friend made me this stunning beaded necklace.




My ex brother-in-law made me a very emotional CD entitled "Christmas's Past" which he'd compiled from old cine movies dated from 1968 - 1986.  It was crazy seeing myself at 21 years old (was I really that thin?) and then with my three children at various stages of their childhood.  A few tears too, seeing my beloved dad. 

As well as all of the above gifts, I’ve already had a lovely two day break in Wiltshire, a Chinese meal, an Indian  Banquet and next week a cream tea and two carveries!
A lifelong membership to Weight Watchers wouldn’t go amiss!