I’m going to make a bold statement. If I ran the world all birthdays would be on Saturdays. Logistically, I’m not entirely sure how that would work. But if I ran the world I’d have someone super smart to figure that part out.
My point, in case you aren’t getting it, is that when your birthday falls on a Saturday is it simply.the.best.
Case in point:
Friday Night Snacks on Birthday Eve. What? It’s a thing.
A whole lovely day of doing whatever you want because it’s Saturday. And your birthday. Doing what I wanted included hanging around the house, going for a great walk with Dale (and having two people come out of their houses to greet me and wish me a happy birthday, I love living in a small town), taking the Mustang out for a top down ride, and having a very small dinner party with friends.
There were great apps. I took this photo before Rose got here with her delicious stuffed mushrooms but you get the idea.
It was warm enough to enjoy dinner under the pergola.
I made lasagna, which I must say was terrific, Sean brought roasted vegetables, there was wine and laughter and it was completely perfect.
Speaking of perfect, check out that cake! Sean made it and it’s a 4 layer cake that’s a lot of work, a true labor of love. And really, what says I love you more than baking a birthday cake?
Sunday, my first day of my 55th year and the last day of summer, was a lazy day. There was football. I finished a book that made me cry in a very good way. And there was a beautiful pink and purple sky. It was the perfect way to end a really perfect birthday weekend.
You left out those belated birthday wishes you get just when you think the birthday train has left the station! Happy belated birthday!
What a wonderful birthday weekend! I hope you enjoyed your very Happy Birthday, and your 56th year is off to a terrific start!
If I ran the world, all birthday celebrations would be multi-day affairs — true Birthday Extravaganzas!!! I hope you continue the celebration for days to come. XOXO
(Also . . . I have those same shoes that appear in your photo there!)
(And another Also . . . THAT CAKE!!!!)
I am with Kym on Multi-Day-Birthday-Extravaganza’s!! (But it looks like that is exactly what you did!) May this be your best year yet! XOXO
Birthdays are the best days! So happy you had a terrific weekend Carole and Mother Nature came through completely! I agree…keep the celebration going! xo
It sounds perfect — I’m so glad you got so much enjoyment out of your birthday weekend!
Another got for multi-day celebrations- enjoy your new year!
Happy Birthday, Carole! Mine was on Friday and I had similar thoughts about a Friday birthday…dinner & a show with friends on Friday evening and another great dinner out with family on Saturday evening! I wish you all the best in the coming year!
Glad yours was a happy birthday! I add my wishes for a happy 55th year!
Happy Belated Birthday! Glad it was a dreamy weekend for you!
Glad you had a great birthday!
It all sounds lovely! Good wishes for the whole year.
Sounds like the perfect birthday weekend! Happy Belated Birthday!!
It does look perfect, Carole, no doubt. I love the napkins! I certainly didn’t think I would get this old this quickly. In the vein of encouragement, I can tell you that the older I get the more I like myself, feel contented and at peace with my life. I hope you feel the same way. Getting older definitely has benefits, but they are not always visible. I hope this week continues as it began.
Oh, how perfectly wonderful!! xo
I thought for a second that the cake was a pineapple and thought ‘oh no no’ but it isn’t! Yay! Happy birthday!
Happy Belated Birthday!
Sounds like you had a wonderful celebration. Happy belated birthday!
That cake looks perfectly beautiful and the celebration an elegant one with people you love.