Thursday, May 15, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME......

well, I am only almost a whole month late with my birthday post.... better late than never right? So, I turned 41 on Friday 18th April. Seems like forever ago already. My birthday started early the Friday night before (the night Kerry, Jaimee and Lis were here for tea). Jaimee gave me a lovely handmade card and a gorgeous wee box with bits and pieces of stationary in it. Its so pretty Jaimee, I cannot bear the thought of taking everything out of the box! Thanks luv!
The Wednesday before I had a lovely visit from Lisa. Awesome to see her as always and she came bearing gifts! A very yummy heart shaped sponge cake and the most gorgeous pressie for moi.......

How nice is this toiletry bag? and little matching make up bag???? Love it, thank you so much Lis!

The morning of my birthday started bright and early with Ben and Emily running in with lots of kisses and cuddles. Em made me the most beautiful card.... I have to say, its my favourite!It was not long after there was a knock at the door and it was the florist with the most gorgeous delivery of flowers from Todd's parents. Thank you so much Shirley and Spencer, they were beautiful and lasted 2 weeks!

The kids and I spent a quiet day at home, had lots and lots of emails, sms messages and phone calls. Thanks Janey, Sandra, Lis, Annette, Kerry.... I hope I have not missed anyone.


My dear friend Nickie in Christchurch (hey girlfriend!) sent me this beautiful bottle.... cant believe it made it all the way here in one piece! Thanks Nick, its on my kitchen windowsill, looks fantastic!

So late afternoon mum arrives bearing more gifts. From her, a voucher for a facial... oh I am so going to enjoy that, and also a pressie from my sister Christine, a really gorgeous blue glass perfume bottle.

Todd arrived not much later with cake....its not a birthday for the kids in this house without it! We sang happy birthday and I had plenty of help blowing out the candles.

After dinner was organised for my mum and the kids, Todd and I got tarted up and headed off into Newcastle to eat at Sesame's at the Junction.... oh yummo, its a mixed Asain resturant....very, very noice!

I am involved in a card swap at TSE. I received so many gorgeous cards from the girls...


back: Marcela, Crystal and Kristine front: Kerry, Katherine and Judith


back: Donna, Skye, Sandra front: Annette, Al

Thank you so much girls, never had so many birthday cards before, I love them alllllllllll!!!!!

Now this lovely present was given to me by the gorgeous, generous Vita when she was in Sydney for Janey's birthday bash. Just love it all Vita, and I cannot believe you made that little bag and those felt flowers....how clever are you????

Then one last wonderful surprise in the mail from the ever so talented Jane Jones. Wow Janey, I so appreciate the time you spent making this, when I know time is so rare and precious for you. Thanks girlie, love it so much!

All in all it was a great day. Thank you to all my wonderful friends that made it even better! *mwah*

4 comments:

EverydayRamblings365 said...

Happy Birthday you gorgeous girl, and how spoilt are you?

Jane Ettia Jones said...

oh your so welcome luv you deserve it and so happy you had an awesome day

Sandra said...

Wow what a very special day indeed Sandy. Look at all your beautiful gifts and flowers... and how gorgeous is that card from the kids. You have a true little scrapper there indeed.

Just one question though luv.... did you manage to put that glass down long enough to have a taste of that lovely cake? *poke*

Al Hannah said...

Oh wow Sandy, what a day. Now first I will say I'm sorry I am so late to your blog. It was like a month ago.

Look at your gifts. Such awesome eye candy. Love it all.

Love the card your kids did for you. They are just so sweet!

*clears throat* can't say I was surprised to see you at the table, with your cake, with a WOINE. PMP love it luv!