Firstly, thank you so much to those of you who sent me cards through the post and those who sent e-cards. It is so heartwarming to know that you have friends who, although you have never met, can touch you and make you so happy.
I had a lovely day with the family. You already saw my present from Mike. I also had presents from Becky and Dean and presents from the boys. Photos were taken and I am sharing them here with you now:-
Beginning to show the age lines and wrinkles now. Still, it is to be expected at my age. Funny how in our minds we still feel the same as we did when young and day to day we do not really notice any changes. It is only when you see yourself back in photographs and compare them to previous years that you do realize that time is catching up with you.
I had a lovely long letter from a friend of mine. She and I have known each other since the day we started school at the age of five. She has lots of health problems these days and finds it hard to get about. It is doubtful we will meet again yet we have kept in touch for all those years, exchanged photographs of our weddings, our babies, children growing up. How many years? 61 years! Now that is what you call a friendship. Somebody asked me why I had not said how old I was on my Birthday posting. Well, now you know. Sixty-six and proud of it. More proud because a couple of years ago I was not at all sure I would be here to celebrate this birthday but I was and I am. All birthdays are precious to me now. Life is precious.
As I have mentioned before, we have not had any rain here for weeks, yes weeks. Tomorrow I have earmarked time in the garden to plant some pansies and to do some general tidying up. Do you suspect, as I do, that might just well be the signal for the skies to open? Well, if it does it does, we desperately need it. The south-east is the driest part of the country at the best of times but if we do not get rain soon the farmers will be suffering and so will the wildlife.
I do not know where today has gone. I intended to do lots of housework and none of it has been done. I have just been fiddling about with one thing or the other.
So now, I really must pull myself together and do things that need to be done.
Wishing you all a happy weekend, dear friends and readers.
Great pictures on your birthday think you are looking very well. I hate having my pictue taken these days as I think I look so old. Until I have my birthday later this year you and I are the same age but I will soon be older again. Have a good weekend. Love Joan
ReplyDeleteexactly what ive been doing jeannette.tescos,20 for 3 quid.and they are lovely plants.40 in garden boarders,not having pots this winter.lovely pics of a lovely lady take care,love mort xx
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures of all of you Jeannette. I hope you get those pansies put out. I don't put them out anymore although I love them. I hope you get some rain soon. Have a nice weekend. Hugs, Helen
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday again, Jeannette! Praying for some rain for you, hon. I really enjoyed the pictures. You don't look like you are in your 60's. Hugs!! xox
ReplyDeleteHAPPY HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! what wonderful photos. what a treasure to have a special friend for so long. you are indeed blessed and a blessing!
ReplyDeleteYou should be proud of it... you don't look it! Happy Birthday!!!! May your year be filled with the joy I see on your face!
ReplyDeletebe well...
What lovely photos. Yes, the gardens really need some rain, but then I guess we'll be moaning. lol
ReplyDeleteNot sure if I told you or not but Happy Birthday! I wish you much happiness and at least 40 more! :)
ReplyDeleteYou look wonderful Jeanne, and I applaud you keeping a friendship that long - isn't it the most valuable thing? Life, love, family, friends - we take so much for granted so it's gratifying to see you don't. You cherish each day, bless your heart.
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to see all the lovely smiles there celebrating your birthday. y favorite is of you and the two grandsons. I feel the same way inside too, but the outside is deteriorating fast. I'm in my little bit of heaven right now at the campsite and have an internet connection. We don't always pick it up here but conditions must be right today. I'll be joining you in the 66 club this coming March. I'm looking forward to that as I can finally retire.
ReplyDelete'On Ya'-ma
I celebrate each and every birthday as a victory. I am glad you do to. You grandkids are still just adorable. Glad you had a great day.
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Birthday! Looks like you had a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Rose
You are beaming in your pictures and you surely do not look your age. I'm glad you had such a nice celebration. I would happily send you some of our rain for you birthday, LOL. We had another 2" since yesterday ~ it is getting tiresome!
ReplyDeleteLovely pics!! Boy do I miss the cakes and pastries in the UK!
ReplyDeleteHugs
jeanette, I would never have guessed you are 66! You look absolutely great! I love the photos! I hope you have a blessed year to come filled with love, with improved health, wealth and always, contentment!! Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteHello Jeannette,
ReplyDeleteLet me wish you a "HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY". It does look like you enjoyed yourself in the pictures. I just got back from a camping trip with my family which was fun. I was in South Carolina with my family which was nice. The weather was perfect and I am glad to report that we have a brand new camping RV which is quite nice.
Do take care and I hope to hear that you have many many many many many many more birthday's.
I'm glad you had a great birthday! Lovely pictures of you and your family.
ReplyDeleteHi Jeannette lovely to see your birthday photos ,everyone looks so happy .
ReplyDeleteThink they are saying we may get some rain this week .We were busy all day yesterday tiding up the garden and planting some pansies in the tubs .Have a nice week ..love Jeanx
I`m so glad you had a lovely birthday Jeannette, you look so happy surrounded by your family. Our grandchildren have a way of keeping us young whatever number we are. :o)
ReplyDeleteLove Sandra xxxx
you look so happy and so beautiful on your special day. the gifts from mike are gorgeous. the boys sure are growing fast and i can tell how happy they are to be in your arms. your daughter is just as beautiful as her momma. (((((hugs)))))
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