Monday, October 4, 2010

birthday bounty



Back from a bit of a blog break last week... it was one of those hectic head-spinning weeks, so I was glad to have this past weekend to relax and celebrate - it was my birthday! Roger surprised me with a wonderful weekend... a festive family breakfast outing, fun walks amongst the autumn leaves, some window shopping, lots of cool gifts (a new jacket, concert tickets to Avi Buffalo and a new Barbapapa book... yay!), and a home cooked gourmet dinner paired with lots of wine. I couldn't ask for a better birthday. He even took pictures for me of his cookery adventures, so that I could share them with you today! How sweet!
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17 comments:

  1. Almost PreciousOctober 4, 2010 at 7:04 AM

    Happy Birthday Val. Looks like it was a joyous one and what a darling hubby you have to make you such a fine feast AND act as photographer in your honor. The meal looks really yummy, he did a truly fine job ... does he cater?

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  2. M.M.E.October 4, 2010 at 7:10 AM

    What a wonderful way to spend your birthday! And what a sweet husband you have.

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  3. Maureen Cracknell HandmadeOctober 4, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    Happy birthday! Sounds like you had a great one!!!

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  4. Maureen Cracknell HandmadeOctober 4, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    Happy birthday! Sounds like you had a great one!!!vil

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  5. Alessandra@ Tribal TimesOctober 4, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    Happy Birfday! Yay for wine and thoughtful hubbys! Not necessarily in that order.

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  6. FrannieOctober 4, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    Happy Birthday! What a sweet and caring hubby. Sounds like you had a festive and lovely birthday.
    Cheers!
    Frannie

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  7. T@PoppyPlacePdxOctober 4, 2010 at 10:37 AM

    Happy B.Day Valerie :)

    What a wonderful Hubby, Roger is :)

    So glad you had a lovely B.Day and the food looks amazing.

    Have a lovely day, T. :)

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  8. AmandaOctober 4, 2010 at 5:26 PM

    Aw sweet! Happy birthday! I am glad your special day was perfect :)

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  9. MeelingOctober 4, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    Happy Birthday! Yum...looks delicious!!

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  10. StaceyOctober 4, 2010 at 8:45 PM

    Happy Birthday!!

    Sounds like you were rightfully spoiled. :)

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  11. jdavissquaredOctober 5, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    Happy belated birthday! looks like you had fun, or at least ate well!

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  12. DianaOctober 5, 2010 at 10:22 AM

    Happy Birthday! I love stretching birthdays into birthday weekends, or birthday weeks.

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  13. StephanieOctober 6, 2010 at 5:59 AM

    Happy birthday!

    There is nothing better than a good meal that someone else has made you. Looks like it was yummy

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  14. My Life Under the BusOctober 6, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    Everyone has food this morning - I'm already starving !!! LOl - HaPpY BiRtHdAy !!!

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  15. our little love nestOctober 6, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    Happy belated Birthday, Val!! It looks wonderful! Our oldest daughter's birthday was on the 3rd of October....awesome time for a birthday with all of the Fall leaves and crispness in the air back home. xo

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  16. thestoryofkatOctober 6, 2010 at 2:33 PM

    happy birthday! looks like it was a very delicious one...you're so lucky to have a husband who can cook like that :)

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  17. kelli g. { bug miscellany }October 7, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    aww glad you had such a lovely birthday! :)

    (and such a considerate hubby to boot! ;) )

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