Birthday

It's my birthday today - officially not until early evening.  I was born during one of the coldest winters in the UK back in 1963.  Snow was thick on the ground.  Today I rose early to hang the washing out on the line.  The grass was covered in a glittery frost and the sky was the bluest of blues.  Today is predicted to be a warm day.

How Did I Celebrate My Birthday?

Today is my Birthday.  After a dull start the sun began to shine through the clouds.  I didn't feel like going anywhere so I got out the lawn mower and gave the grass the first cut of the year.  It felt good to be in the garden again.  Blackbirds are nesting in an old laurel tree, buds are breaking on the apple and plum trees and the air was sweet and new.  Outside in the peace and tranquility of my garden was the best way to spend a birthday afternoon.

Simple Birthday Cards

I have accumulated quite a few scrapbooking supplies over the years even though I don't scrapbook!

I thought I would put them to good use by making some cards.

 I made sure the inside was pretty too!

Two simple summery looking cards!

Birthday Book

Today is my Birthday and in way of a celebration I have bought myself this lovely book shown above.  I did see it at the Country Living Spring Fair but waited to purchase it from an on line book store 'Wordery' and found it to be cheaper than Amazon even with the added postage.

I can't wait to have a go at making some of these little felt animals and am looking forward to making the clothes especially.  I can see my Liberty fabrics being put to good use here!  I am waiting delivery of some wool felt and then I will be able to make a start.

My blog anniversary was on the 1st March.  I have been blogging for eight years now.  Time flies when you're having fun!

Marking a Birthday

I didn't want my Birthday to pass me by without recognition, so today I bought a Birthday cake for myself!  I won't eat it all of course as it will be shared, but just wanted to mark the occasion.  I bought a lovely bunch of daffodils and a new magazine.  I did buy myself some on line treats too so I will have something to look forward to.

Tonight I am having smoked salmon, rice and asparagus for my dinner.  It is just a shame that I forgot to buy any wine!  Oh well.  Cheers!
 

Birthday, Blossom and Blue Sky

I have woken up to a glorious spring day on my Birthday!  It is frosty but crisp.  The sky is blue and the plum tree is covered with blossom.  Interestingly according to the Julian calender (which was later replaced by the Gregorian calender) March 24th is the 365th and last day of the year in many European implementations of the Julian calendar. (Source: Wikipedia).  That means that from tomorrow I start my year afresh.  New year, new me!  It can be the start of a new year for you too if yours hasn't started off great until now.

Later today I will make a cake to celebrate.  Nothing too fancy - a lemon drizzle or something like that.  I am always fascinated to know who I share my birth date with so I can look for comparisons between us.  I share the date with Alan Sugar (if only I had his entrepreneurial skills), Clyde of Bonnie and Clyde fame (American criminal), Steve McQueen (handsome actor), Mary Berry (food writer and broadcaster) Hurrah! and William Morris (English poet and designer). 

Muesli and skimmed milk for breakfast with a sprinkle of fresh blueberries ( I really know how to live it up!) and a coffee and pain au chocolat for elevenses.  I may do a bit of pottering about today and return to paper crafting.  Such a lovely new day.  So much potential.  I hope you have a lovely day too.

Birthday Eve

It is my Birthday tomorrow.  I have put out the garden furniture in anticipation of a fine weekend.  To be honest, I am not really looking forward to the day.  I am still not feeling in the best of health and I feel under pressure to 'enjoy' myself.

The blank places on the mantel piece usually filled with cards, serve as a reminder of the family and friends who are no longer with us.  This saddens me.

Another year notched up on the planet.  I guess that is worth a celebration in itself.

The Best Birthday Present

The best Birthday present I received today is the gift of blue sky, sunshine and flowers, and it waits for me in my back garden.  I am very lucky indeed.

A Non-Event

Today is a bit of a non-event.  The sky is grey, the air is still.  My duties are piling up but I just want to sit and stare and do nothing.  I have been quite productive over the last few weeks and my energy is running  low.  I went out for a short walk to look for inspiration and to lift the cloud that is sitting gloomily over my head.  The only inspiring thing I could find was the cherry blossom in my next-door neighbours garden.

My 'blogger'-versary came and went without me even realising it.  My first blog post was March 1st 2008 - 3 years ago.  Since this time many people have entered my somewhat reclusive World and added another dimension to my life.  Some visitors are fleeting, some drop by from time to time and others stay for the long haul.

I do worry that I am going to run out of things to say..................I guess that when that happens it will be the time to stop.

Birthday Cake Bake!

Today is my Birthday!!! I was going to go to the Country Living Spring Fair but decided to stay home and bake myself birthday cakes instead!

I share my date of birth with Sir Alan Sugar (entrepreneur), William Morris (Designer and Social Reformer) and Steve McQueen (Handsome Actor). If only I had the combined talents of all three I would be a very successful lady!

Baking is one of my favourite hobbies (as if you couldn't guess that by now!)

Would you like a pink one with white chocolate stars?

Maybe a blue one with pink sugar crystals? Or how about the hidden tray of misshapes that didn't make the grade for the photo shoot!!!

So far today has been the best of days. I have been pottering about and baking, opening cards and receiving surprises. One of the best surprises was receiving a birthday card from Diana and Walter with Walter on the card! and a beautiful ginger kitty card and button heart gift from Lyn. Thank you so much! How did you know it was my Birthday until now?!!!

I was lucky enough to receive some money for my birthday too. What I buy with this will be revealed on here at a later date. I am so excited I can hardly keep the secret. I' d best go before I give anything away!