I had a lovely birthday last week, which was celebrated through phone and Facebook greetings, dinners, breakfast, and a tea party. Thank you, Mom and Dad, for having me! #Blessed
Yes, you really are seeing glowing flamingos decorating that present above. Fun, aren’t they? I’m not sure where they were acquired from by the friend who gave the present to me. If you are really curious, I will make inquiries.
As is my tradition, I’m giving away a present to a commenter. Here are a few of the ones I received.
While I won’t mail you my actual present, natch (the presents were given to me after all), you can choose an equivalent gift: the book, Stash Glazed Lemon Loaf tea (tastes just like the lemon loaf you might get at Starbucks), or a $15 Amazon gift card or its equivalent at Amazon UK. Just say which one you would like in the comments and you will be entered in the drawing. Winner to be announced next week (probably May 7)!
Eye see you!
Yes, this creepy tree is a haven for squirrels nearby. #Random
Babette is a little huffy, because she did not receive any gifts. So, she refused to pose for the camera, and instead gave me her stiff profile. If I didn’t already know she was an owl, I would swear she was a cat.
Photos by L. Marie.
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Happy belated birthday! Those flamingos are very cool! (As is the plate of cakes… *drools*) And how kind of you to celebrate with a giveaway. If I were to win I’d prefer the giftcard. 🙂
Thanks, FF! The cakes were delicious! Needless to say, I finished them in one sitting. I’m not even embarrassed by that!
I have you on the list! 😀 😁
I’m happy you had a wonderful birthday, L. Marie! I hope you continue the celebration throughout the year!
Thank you, Jill! I’m going out to lunch on Friday, so that’s a start! 😀 😁
Happy Birthday, oh lucky one! May the joy of this day follow your throughout your year.
Thank you, Ally! I accept that blessing with great joy! 😁
Happy belated birthday. Love the flamingos.
Thank you, Charles! They are delightful. The battery pack takes two batteries, so I’m trying to be judicious in my usage. 😁
I’ve had stuff like that. You always find yourself rationing the use to the point where it borders on silly. 🙂
Looking at them makes me happy though. I’m looking at them now, twinkling across my bookshelves. 😀
Happy Birthday, L. Marie! Your tea cakes look yummy and I love the funky flamingos. Sounds like a fun celebration.
If I win, the tea sounds delicious!
Thank you, Nancy! It really is delicious!
I’ve added you to the list!
Well, even if Babette doesn’t really look like a cat, she certainly acts like one…but then, I love cats! HA!
Flamingos have a little history with me – the second of only 2 homes we ever owned, was in an active HOA and everything had to be approved before even planting a bush, moving a rock, spitting in the soil, etc…so I planted flamingos on a stick in the front yard as my ‘Social Statement Protest’
Over the course of one summer I had accumulated a little flamingo tribe that got mysteriously picked off one by one by the end of September, leaving us with one sole protester…
Happy Birthday and so thrilled you had a fun time with family!
Thank you! Love your protest method, Laura! But does that mean people stole your flamingos???
I placed my flamingos on my bookshelves to light up the area.
Um, so I’ll put you on the draw list though you didn’t mention what you would want. The default item is the Amazon gift card. 😀 😁
how’s about that yummy no calorie lemonloaf tea?
It really is splendid, Laura. I have it down by your name on the list!
We wondered if they were pranks by teens done on dares and such over their summer vacay so we weren’t too upset! The flock dwindled little by little not all at once!
Oh man. 😔
Well, my flock of flamingos blazes bright across the bookshelves. They really lift my spirits!
Happy belated bday!
Thanks, Mark!
Happy Birthday! I was a day late to your Facebook party; I picked the wrong day to take a partial Facebook break. I hope you had a wonderful time! And I hope your coming year is full of lovely gifts!
I did, Lyn. And I’ll add you to the list!
Sounds like you had a lovely birthday, indeed! Now to find that lemon loaf tea….
Thanks, Phillip! I’ve seen it on Amazon. I have you on the list as wanting that tea! 😀
Happy, clappy birthday. Thanks for sharing the photos and having us drool over the food and presents. My daughter once thanked us for having her. I thought we were the only parents who heard this sweet sentiment. Enjoy the year ahead, L. Marie. 🙂
Thank you, Marian! I’ve written your name down on the list! 😀
Hi, L. Marie. I hope this posts. I’ve been having a bit of time leaving a comment – which is mostly to say Happy Birthday. How nice that you thanked your parents.
I’m sorry, Penny! 😦 I’ll check the spam settings! Thank you for your birthday wishes. I added you to the drawing pool.
Happy Belated Birthday on here, but I was bang on time over on FB! 😀
Yes, you were, Andy! Thank you!
I find it very warming to hear of people who are able to share love with their parents fully. Beautiful post and blog. Delighted to have found you.
Thank you, Viola!
Thank you, Viola! Good luck on your novel! What a great goal!
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