Monday, September 13, 2010

Party Time!


And the story continues................

My family and friends helped me celebrate my 50th Birthday on Saturday night. It was such a nice night with lots of talking, drinking and eating, (So much food!!!!) There were quite a few surprises too.
This cake for one. My beautiful daughter, Nicky and her wonderful boyfriend Ben turned a quite nice Chocolate mud cake into something a little more personal. They had round buttons and chook buttons, a tape measure, bobbins, thread, scissors and a thimble. An idea and suggestion from Ross, my husband had Nicky emailing my sister and together they  put together a heap of photos and made a lovely collage of ME!!  Not only that he also got her to put my picture and a Birthday greeting in the local paper too.
As if that wasn't enough to get this old chook teary my family gave me my Birthday present. (none of them wanted me to wait until tomorrow which is my actual birthday, to open it because they wouldn't be here to see my reaction then)

Yep this is what I got!!!  Ross and the kids pooled their pennies and got me this Camera. Hopefully I'll learn how to drive it.
There were lots of other presents too...Jewellery, flowers,beautiful soaps, bottles of wine, and more violet china for my collection. My workmates gave me a very generous gift voucher for my favourite shop in town.
I made my Mum and myself cry by giving her a gift and thanking her for her 50 years of being my Mum. 
The very best thing was spending such wonderful night with my husband and children, my Mum, my Sister and her family and my friends. The fire pot was lit, candles were scattered everywhere, IT DIDN'T RAIN and food and drink was plentiful. What more could you ask for really?





10 comments:

mel @ loved handmade said...

Oh HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Just look at that camera! The cake & colage are lovely too, it sounds like it was a wondeful night. Have a brilliant day tomorrow x

Jenny's Place Online said...

Glad to hear you had such a lovely birthday weekend :) Best wishes, Jenny

dee begg said...

Happy Birthday. Sounds like it was lovely.

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MO said...

it sounds like a great party, happy birthday!! I loved the cake btw..

crzylady said...

what a lovely cake and GREAT pressie! So glad to hear you had a good time and were treated like the queen you are :)

Countin' Crows - Chris said...

Hey Jackster

Happy 50th my friend. Sounds like you were deservedly spoiled by your wonderful family and friends.

I hope you have a lovely day today and I hope my early morning call and birthday singing didn't scare you too much....lol

Happy Birthday gorgeous girl xxx

Unknown said...

Hi Jackie,
Happy 50th Birthday! I'm glad you were able to celebrate this special birthday with family & friends.
Enjoy your pressies too! :)
Barb x

primitive ole frugal mumma said...

hello its been a long time ..Happy 50th Birthday wow you made me tear up with the bit about your mum im so glad you had a fantastic day xo

quilary said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! That camera is a 'bit fancy', you will have great fun using it. Loved the cake decorations too.

Anonymous said...

Happy birthday toooo yoooou happy birthday tooo yooooou happy birthday dear Jackie, Happy birthday tooooo yoooooou.
50 is a great age I think its an age of new strengths & wisdom, enjoy each and every minute of each and every day Jackie.
Hugs Chris
X