Birthday Celebrations

It was my Mums birthday this week and as it was her 90th my youngest brother and his wife organised a long weekend away at Thorsby Hall, near Retford.

We arrived last Friday and stayed until Monday.  We had a lovely time and Mum thoroughly enjoyed herself.

The food was excellent and the staff were great.

On the last night they all came out with a birthday cake and sang Happy Birthday.

Me & Mum with my two brothers

Elvis

The entertainment was brilliant, even Elvis Presley made an appearance.

There were lots of things to do during the day.  We decided to go on the Bird Walk. We were surprised to find that everyone on the walk was given a bird to hold.  I chose the smallest, a little owl whilst hubby got the biggest and heaviest.  We loved every minute of it.

The Great Hall

 

Happy Birthday Mya

I can't believe how quickly time flies.  It doesn't seem two minutes since I was announcing the arrival of my great niece and now she's one year old.

She is an absolutely beautiful little girl. 
Her Mum and Dad are very strict with her diet but she was allowed birthday cake which she loved.  Her little face lit up every time she tasted it.

Who could blame her when cake looks this good.  Made by Miss Cakeaholic herself, no less.

Cupcakes too. Delicious.
We had a lovely day celebrating with family and friends.

Short Break

Hi there,
Well it's here.  Today is my 50th Birthday. Ouch I don't like the sound of it I'm afraid.  I know it's just a number but it is quite a big one.
Steve and I went out with my son Joe and Heather his partner for a meal in Sheffield last night.  It was lovely but I rather over did it and feel slightly fragile this morning.  Never mind it isn't my birthday every day.
Today we set off for a holiday in Norfolk.  Whilst we're away my brother will be here fitting our new bathroom and next week I will let you see the before and after pictures.
Anyway I better finish getting ready but thought I had better let you know that I won't be posting for the next week.  Bye for now and thank you for dropping by.
Paula x

New Technology

Hello again.  Sorry I haven't been with you for a while but as you have probably guessed I did order a new laptop and it has now arrived.  I have just got everything set up including wireless broadband and oh my word it is extraordinary.
I cannot believe how slick it all is.  My laptop is beautiful and I have a shiny new super hub providing me with 30 mb's of broadband capability.  Oh wow.

I'm not really in to technology because I always feel a little intimidated by it but as you know I have been having major problems with my old laptop so when Steve suggested that he would buy me a new one for my birthday, I snapped his hand off.
It's not my birthday until the 27th August but I'm lucky enough to be allowed to use it now rather than wait until next week.  Anyway I'm going to go for now as my favourite programme has just started.  It's called Back at Sea with Timothy Spall and his wife.  I love it.
Bye for now. Regards Paula x