Birthday Surprises

What a truely wonderful day I had yesterday and I was spoiled rotten!!

My first surprise came when I was talking to Dawn (my SIL) on the phone I was wandering around outside, and you know when something catches your eye, well I turned and there was my dad standing at the back gate, it was such a shock (my parents as you may know live well over 200 miles away from us, then my mum appeared then Helen my sister with my nephew and niece, who got special permission to be off school for the day as it was my 50th, talk about shock when they appeared, It was soooooo lovely.

Mum came bearing cake which was carried by Amy and Kier brought me flowers.

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Picture of said cake, with candle lit prior to cutting into it. Mum made and iced the cake and it was delicious!!

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This is a picture of the wonderful flowers that they brought me, they are so pretty and are in our bedroom.

We all went out for lunch and I found out that this had been planned for at least 2 weeks and kept a secret, and what a wonderful secret it was too, it really made my day, apparantly everyone - family and friends - knew apart from me!

We then visited Fobbles which was wonderful as always then we went and visited our local garden centre (garden centre I hear you say, its autumn, what does she want to go there for?) - Well its full of Christmas and its beautiful and smells wonderful with the Christmas candles etc - which of course I had to buy, along with the trats I bought from Fobbles.

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I also received a beautiful bouquet of flowers from my friend Gill.

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These ones came from my friend Dizzy, so our home looks pretty with all these beautiful flowers. We went out to the pub for a drink in the evening after the family had left, and later the whole pub sang Happy Birthday to me, gosh was my face red, as it was full of the darts and dominoes team and the away team too, so you can imagine all these guys standing singing LOL!!

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Yuko thoroughly spoiled me with a gift of one of her wonderful Tilda snails - so meet 'Mog' she is so cute she has wonderful soft rosey cheecks and her shell is just so stylish, 'Mog' and 'Rosie' bear have become firm friends. I also received some lovely tea, and a vase and a halloween hanging.

I also would like to thank again Chris for another surprise that came through the door yesterday, Chris sent me some choccies and Jeanette Douglas chart 'Awesome Appleseed needlebook' that has been on my wish list, I can't wait to start it.

Thankyou too to everyone for sending me the e-cards, emails and cards, I really appreciate your thoughtfulness and kindness. I really had a WONDERFUL Day, and apparantly its not all over yet, there are things afoot for the weekend!!

36 comments:

Carol R said...

Sounds like a wonderful day Su. The cake looks delicious and the flowers are beautiful. Lovely snail from Yuko ... and you got to Fobbles too!

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! I wish you good and beautiful next year, full of joy and... crafting :)

mainely stitching said...

WOW! Your birthday looks so beautiful and happy! So glad you were able to spend it with family. :D

Nic said...

What a lovely surprise for your birthday! You deserved such a treat though!

Vonna Pfeiffer said...

How beautiful it all is Su :o)
Was thinking of you the whole day through! I'm so glad it was festive and fun!!!

Elisa said...

Sounds as though you had a magical day, the flowers, cake and gifts are lovely.

Unknown said...

wow that was some birthday suprise and your cake looks delicious :)

Nancy said...

It sounds like your birthday was very special - just as it should be! What a wonderful surprise from your family! All of your flowers are lovely, the snail from Yuko is very sweet, and what a beautiful cake your mother made for you. Heavy sighs!

Christine said...

Sounds like you had a wonderful day Su. The flowers and cake are lovely, and as for the snail, he/she (aren't snails hermaphrodite anyway?) is gorgeous!

Yuko said...

What a wonderful birthday you had, Su!
I'm so happy to hear that your family planned for a special day and it went well!! That sounds so special and sweet!
I wish you another very wonderful year!
((hugs))

Sally said...

It sounds like you had a wonderful day Su. How lovely to have your parents, sister and her children visit you.

Dovilė said...

Special day Su, it must to be so:)
Wonderful people and gifts around you.

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday, Su !!!!
Hugs, nataliejo

Sharon said...

How wonderful to see your family like that-a great surprise. A very Happy Birthday to you!

Oma said...

Happy 50th Birthday Su!! What a wonderful surprise your family had for you!

Anonymous said...

Glad you had a lovely day! What beautiful flowers, and the snail is gorgeous!

Hearty Bakes said...

Happy Birthday Su! Wishing you a great year ahead!

Ginte said...

wow! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!:)

Karoline said...

Sounds like a wonderful day, happy birthday

Nina said...

Happy birthday, Su!
I wish you all the best!

You got lovely gifts :)

Mãe da Rita said...

Happy Birthday to you, I wanted to came here in your day but I didn't :(( but I'm glad to see how nice were your party. The cake is super! Your gifts were fab, too. Hugs! MJ

Daffycat said...

What a wonderful birthday, Su! Happy birthday and many happy returns!

Stitchingranny said...

Belated birthday greeting Su. Looks like you had a wonderful day.

Anonymous said...

What a fantastic birthday, Su! It sounds like the perfect day out!

Anonymous said...

MMMM that cake is gorgeous! The flowers and gifts are wonderful... I'm so happy you had a wonderful birthday!

Theresa said...

What a great birthday!! The cake is beautiful and Mog is so cute~~
Happy Birthday!!

Janet said...

Happy Birthday!!!! What a wonderful day. Hope you are still basking in the post birthday glow! Here's wishing that the weekend brings more fabulous surprises.

TinaTx said...

Sounds like a wonderful day! Beautiful cake, lovely flowers, cute gifts and family - what more could you ask for?
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Julie said...

A fabulous Birthday surprise, how wonderful.

staci said...

It sounds like you've had a spectacular day full of wonderful surprises! Happy, Happy Birthday!!!

Carol said...

Happy Belated Birthday Su! It sounds as though you had the most wonderful day with your family. :o)

Olga said...

Sounds like you had a wonderful day full of pleasant surprises and fabulous presents. Many happy returns!

Von said...

Goodness, Su, you had such an excellent birthday!! What a fine way to begin a new decade. :D

angelasweby said...

Wow Su,
What a lovely surprise for all the family to come over for a surprise celebration. There's nothing nicer than having all your family around you. Your flowers are really lovely.

What a gorgeous little snail from Yuko. She's travelled all the way from Japan to wish you a happy birthday. If you look carefully, you can see her magic silvery trail all the way back to Yuko's house :>)
Warm hugs, Angela

Anonymous said...

Happy belated 50th Su! Sorry I missed your blog lately.
Glad you had a lovely time with family.

Anonymous said...

Happy belated Birthday, Su!! Looks and sounds like you had wonderful celebrations! I really wish you all the best!!

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