...well, almost! For people who know me, it's obvious you can't shut me up for long but I was overwhelmed by the number of cards, good wishes, etc., I received for my birthday....you really are a lovely lot of ladies!!! I've had a lovely day - very peaceful and quiet doing absolutely nothing at all apart from make my birthday cake. I made it for the boys really but did enjoy a piece of it with a coffee this afternoon....lemon cake, my favourite!!!
Last Sunday I had to go to Craft Central for some double-sided tape and took Sam with me (he's six by the way). He had a wander around the shop and when it was time to leave told me that he had seen something he wanted to buy me for my birthday which was £3.99!! He assured me that he had enough in his piggy bank and could I phone Vanessa to ask her to take him back to the shop after school the next day!! I tried to explain that it was too far for Vanessa to come but that if he really wanted to spend his money on me, I would take him the following afternoon after school. So off we went with Lewis on the Monday - I sat in the car while they both went in and shopped.....they were in there for ages and came out with big smiles on their faces. When we got home, they went straight up to Lewis's room and wrapped up the presents. Needless to say, I couldn't wait to see what they had bought with their very own money.
When I got up this morning, they were both already up! Lewis had made breakfast for me on a tray - coffee (with seven spoonfuls of coffee in it!!!), toast and a chocolate cake!!! He had also made the following banner which he had fixed to the wall.....
...bless him, it must have taken him ages to make!! They were so excited and had spread all my cards and presents out, informing me that I was to open theirs last. Well, here's what they got me. First Sam's...
Two cards from him, plus this was his present...
and I got this fabulous card from Lewis...
and all these presents!
Do you like the Painting by Numbers!!! The best thing was what Lewis had written in his card - it read "Hope you have a great day Mum and yes I know that I have got to tell people that you are 24 not 45. Lots of love Lewis"!!!! As if I would tell him to do a thing like that lol!
Now on to the gorgeous cards I received. Thank you so much, they were fabulous and they really made the shop bought ones look so plain and boring!!
Angie's card and Frame
Amy's Card (age 10)
Chris's Card
Annie's Card
Debbie's Card and Images
Deb's Card
Fran's Card and Paper
Denise's Card and Present
Donalda's Card
Heather's Card and Images
Jackie's Card and Phone Charm
Jo's Card and Present
Jose's Card
Katharina's Card
Lee's Card (This was drawn freehand with no rubber stamps used!!)
Leonie's Card
Lynn's Card
Maria's Card
Michelle's Card
She's Card
Sue's Card
Tara's Card
Vanessa's Card
Phew! they took me ages to load so I'm just popping off for a coffee and then I'll be back to announce the blog candy winner!! See you very soon.
Comments
Wow Jo! What a terrific bunch of cards and gifts. Have to say Sam and Lewis's cards are my favorite! What sweet boys you have! That banner Lewis made is just fabulous, what a creative kid! Must take after his mum! :)
Enjoy the rest of your day and all your new goodies! :)
Hope you've had a good birthday.
Sharon :-)x
My card is in the post, honest! {well, you know me, never on time for anything!}
Love Sam & Lewis's cards ~ aren't they just perfect?!
x x x
well those lovely boys of yours bought a tear to my eye ,with their cards and pressies for you ~ how lovely they love you enough to think of you, with breakfast in bed and a banner and also lie about your age!!
now , your big surprise on monday!! i won`t phone!!LOL
ps sorry i was out when you phoned yesterday (paul said he did explain, never know with men!!)
extra hug today ,vanessa xx
WOW you lucky, lucky girl - what a gorgeous selection of cards and goodies!! (Ha more stash to hide!)
Hope you had a fab time!
Sue. xxx
Fran x