Happy Birthday to me...

My birthday was actually 10 days ago but I've forgotten to press the 'publish' button. Ups!!!

Today is my birthday and it's not a big fanzy one but it was a great one and I so enjoyed every single minute of it!!!

After breakfast, Mr S presented me all of my presents on the dining table. Ui, so many presents!!!

I unpacked them all, feeling the love of my family as I unwrapped every single item. I got a new bottle of Aperol, ready for my beloved Aperol Spritz and my favourite bottle of red wine, as well as a Mango set from the Body Shop, a knifeblock with sharpener (since i always complain about blunt knives) and a breadslicer (since I manage to slice my bread 2 cm wide at the top and 0.3 cm at the bottom) and a beautiful card from my dearest husband. My Mother-in-Law gave me a really nice smelling perfume.

From my dearest beloved Sister I received handcreme, bathsalts and this beautiful fabric! It's a 'Home sweet home' fabric and it has pictures of so many things we have around our home, from the Kuckuck's clock to the dog under the sprinkler - even the chairs are the same as we have in our home. I absolutely love it and I love her thoughtfulness of giving me something for me to create something really special out of.

My best friend sent me an email with an attachment. I thought it was one of those online birthday cards but instead it was a file so I can embroider Hera my beloved dog I lost 18 months ago. She was with me for nearly 17 years and I still love her so much! Opening up that attachment made me cry and I'm so grateful for this heartfelt present from my dear friend. 

This is Hera at Emu Park Beach. I knew immediately which picture my friend used to digitize my darling girl. Hera loved the beach and the water and this was her last time at the beach, she made me so happy when she 'ran' towards the waves at her old age...  

Mr S and I celebrated my birthday with lunch at the Sailing Club in Yeppoon.

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Lunch was very good and we enjoyed some wine and even a dessert. I had a plastic bag in my handbag so I took the leftovers home for tomorrow's lunch.

Back at home I put on some comfy clothes and chilled with Janus by my side - it was wonderful!

In the evening I caught up with my Grandparents and sister via phone and later on with my Mum via videochat.

I had a great birthday and am looking forward to the year ahead.