Birthday Celebrations

I am not a big "Oh it's my Birthday" person, but my groups seem to enjoy birthdays so there are celebrations and I get presents.....

Sunday Stitchers

This year we gifted presents that are:

Bubbles
Impulsive

Rusty

Transport
Hot

ie BIRTH

My presents are from Sandi - it is a random draw

Bubble fabric and a Bubble Tea key ring

Impulsive - Daisy with Yes/No petals
Rusty birds (Sandi's note says they identify as Rusty....I think they need to live outside for a bit)
Hot Flush Formula candy
Kombi Van pin cushion - it is so sweet.

Thanks Sandi - that was a lot of fun.

NEEDLE GIRLS

This one happened on my actual birthday - the girls arrived at my place, complete with Pineapple, Coconut & Cheese log, Bacon & Zucchini slice & salads for lunch and a lovely Black Forest Cake.  Not to mention bags of chocolates and lollies!

This year we were able to list a few things that the girls could include as presents...they all did well, and I have added to my collection of beach houses, houses, hot air balloons - not to mention novelty fabrics, sewing threads and a few bits & pieces.

From De 
A mug with houses, two small houses, thread, fabric with trees and houses and a staple gun.

I had previously borrowed a staple gun from De - she mentioned she had two - so I soggested she gift me the second one.

From Helen
A door stop - it has a shack on it - looks like a beach house to me...LOL...a coaster, a ceramic house and fabric with Tasmanian Devils....so cute!

From Lynda
A Hot Air balloon decoration, sewing thread, a small house, a plate with hot air balloons and fabric with hot air balloons.   Got to love the selvedge on this one.

From Sandi
A row of beach houses, House Salt & Pepper shakers, Hot Air balloon fabric and two enamel pins of hot air balloons.

and the cake - it was very yummy!

We had a great day - a lot of laughs, a bit lot of sugar, a few plans for next year, a few serious discussions.   The usual stuff.

FAMILY

My youngest daughter and family arrived Sunday morning with food for brunch.  A lovely selection - like a mini buffet.  Sausages, eggs, croissants, cheese, fruit, yoghurt...something for all tastes.

and cake! of course!!

My girls gave me a bottle of Baileys Cinnamon Scroll - can't wait to try it - and two jars of gourmet jam (and of course the food...)

My husband had this drawing done from a photo we took late October.

If you'd like a similar thing done - contact Line & Tide.

The grandgirls were here, of course.  They knew it was a "Birthday Party", so Peyton insisted on wearing a party dress and wondered why there were no party bags at the end....LOL

Bestie - Maureen

We had a road trip planned for the day before my birthday - but the weather forecast predicted storms, thunder, hail etc, so we deferred for a week.
On 4th December, I met Maureen at her place for coffee and gifts.

Pattern from Tied With a Ribbon, sewing-themed fabric, a gorgeous dish and a cute magnet to add to the beach house collection, I think.

Then we headed off on our road trip to The Sewing Stables - where a few goodies may have jumped into my hand . . .

Here is some of it - the rest is SWB.

I plan to use the diagonal print where the spots are and the text print in the strips above the hearts...or something like that ...LOL

and lunch at The Nash Gallery

A lovely day - thanks, Maureen

SHLIMS

This should have happened mid-November - but 2 out of 5 girls were sick, so December it is or will be.  I'll update my post later.

I'm very grateful to have these frineds who make birthdays and life in general a lot of fun!