So here she is, trying to avoid looking out the windows at the lightning behind, by getting ready for the grand opening of several envelopes.
You remember the half finished basket i showed last time, here it is now. Mum loves it and honestly didn't twig that i was making it for her. She also received a mobile phone, a handheld puzzle, a handmade brooch from AMD, an embroidered handkerchief, a book by Kumiko Sudo and a cake of lavender soap. 
And here she is again still studiously avoiding the windows and having a ball opening pressies - thankyou Joyce, Anne Marie, Loreen and Marcia for your thoughtfulness and Alan, Katrina, and Marie for your lovely cards. 
Did i mention that the whole time we were under a life changing storm? this is how one little dog weathered it by turning his attention to his breath.
And i received a tiny giftee also, a beaded artefact made in Africa which Mum bought yesterday while in town. Luckily we had our birthday outing for her yesterday as today was not a day to go on the roads. She said to say thankyou so very, very much to everyone who left lovely birthday comments on the last post - "you are all so kind, i am delighted". Hoo roo all, i have to go outside now and mop/sweep/shovel/hose down/rake up and prune the mess left behind by the heavens' partying.
25 comments:
What a lovely celebration...I love seeing the photos...happy birthday to your Mum!
So glad she (and you too) was able to enjoy 2 days of celebrating! Looks grand!
Suzanna and Nancy - thankyou.
"Happy Birthday to your Mum", your little knitted bowl looks great, you're a very versatile lady! :D Anne from Morn. Pen.
thanks Anne, i like the way you are signing yourself now, makes it easy to remember who you are. cheers
Happy birthday mum! :D
Coralie looks so sprightly for 87! Many happy returns for her. Nothing like a big thunder storm the clear the sir and make everything feel so vibrant and fresh. It bodes well I think :)
Sounds like you both had a delightful day, despite the weather outside! 87 years young = one heck of an achievement!!! BTW, her bowl turned out fabulous! I love the fact that you knitted in three bands of colours. Now we need to see photos of the other goodies.
The heavens had a party on your mom's birthday! I love to watch a good storm.
Your mom looks great. Happy Belated Birthday, Coralie.
Thank you Kaite for sharing Coralie's birthday and what a joyful gift to see you both. No matter the storms, it looks like a good birthday and your gift is so special: a basket of beautiful harmonious colors with love and devotion woven with every strip and looking like a tucked in rainbow of many delights.
Yay--another Birthday! Me too--yesterday--and me too SNOW today at last in NYC and I love it (no lightning).
All blessings to you two wonderful beings.
Michelle
so glad it was a good birthday. sounds like nature celebrated as well. and nice to see a pic of you. your basket is beautiful.
Sorry to be late for the party!
Happy slightly late birthday to Coralie. That storm doesn't sound like fun, but I'm glad you could stay inside and celebrate.
And great to see you, too!
Michelle it was about 11pm when i told Mum you had wished her Happy Birthday, she smiled happily.
AMD, Mum loved her brooch from you and wanted to put it on straight away.
Carol, the heavens really celebrated New Year all over again, we had lightning from 4 directions and overhead.
Marti a rainbow basket, a lovely image.
Michelle, Happy Birthday to you for yesterday.
deanna, thankyou, i'll pass on your message when she wakes.
Vireya, i thought it was about time, and of course you know who took that pic, not me and there were only 2 of us.
Coralie
I'm a bit late for the party but still wish you a very Happy Birthday.
I love seeing the pictures of you looking so happy and well.
All my Love and Happy Birthday Terry
What a glorious way to spend a very special day, together and with a wonderful storm to clear the air..
hugs and many happy returns to Carolie.
What a wonderful way to think/look at storms
Who needs fireworks when Mother Nature does so much better.
I love them, especially when I am safely inside
Hi Auntie Col, how exciting there being a storm in the middle of your birthday!! I love storms (as long as I am safe at home!!) Glad to hear that you had a lovely day. love Lil and Katrina xxx
The basket looks great, what a lovely gift to receive!
Happy birthday to Coraly!
Although a little late. Its nice heaven came to celebrate with her. She's such a goodlooking lady (you too)
XXXm
Sorry to be late but still from the heart: Happy Birthday Coralie! You look so nice! It is lovely to see you!
I like your basket too Kaite! Hope it was not too much work cleaning up after the storm. hugs!
I'll recognise you now if I see you wandering the Katoomba streets.
an explosive birthday to be sure, pleased you all had such a good day, and how special is your mum to recieve such a great birthday haul. the rainbow basket is lovely.
hope you're having time off for good behaviour er cleaning up the yard?
I'm a little late too, but the wish is just as sincere...Happy Birthday Coralie! And that is one beautiful bowl...
Deb the cake and icecream are all eaten now, but your wishes will be warmly received, thankyou.
Nanette, i'll be wearing green!
Vera i'm about to go out now and clean up, that is if i don't find anything better to distract me.
Martine we'd have preferred it if Heaven was a little less rowdy.
L and K, how fabulous, you sent greetings from Tas!
thanks Jacqueline
i so often miss birthdays, and i wish her a happy though belated birthday.
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