Tuesday 18 August 2009

It's my birthday today!


Yes, today, the 18th August I'm...not telling! I had my birthday celebration on Sunday - the family took me out for a Chinese meal at The Flaming Dragon in Sheffield, just opposite the Arena. It's buffet-style with everything you can imagine...and some things you couldn't. The photo on the left is of me and mine though I've just realised my son Adam and his girlfriend Joanne are missing - I think they'd gone up to the buffet for dessert. Pity my eldest son Russ and his partner Maria weren't there but getting the whole clan together when they live in different parts of the country is difficult. Still, they sent me a lovely gift and Russ called to wish me a Happy Birthday. Oh and he bought me a mini voice recorder key fob that'll come in handy for when I'm out and about. Quicker than getting out the jotter.

At the end of our meal, about a dozen waiters sang to me and gave me a joke birthday cake which even had a candle on the top! Nice touch isn't it? Bit difficult dividing it between 10 though!

Today I'm having a quiet day writing. Mum's called with flowers and a pot plant from my brother. If only the sun would come out, my day would be complete. Still, you can't have everything.

12 comments:

Happy Writer said...

Happy Birthday!..again..well, you can never have too many good wishes can you Sue. I hope you still managed a birthday wish with that gorgeous looking cake. Nothing better than sharing the day with family.

Sue Houghton said...

No indeed, HW! And yes, I'd rather have all the family together for a meal than any present in the world!

Caroline said...

Happy birthday :o) Hope you have a good one.

Sue Houghton said...

Thanks, Caroline x

Julie P said...

Happy birthday, Sue. It sounds as though you had a lovely meal

Julie

Sue Houghton said...

Thank you Diane and Julie x

montyandrosie said...

Happy Birthday to You!
Happy Birthday to You!
Happy Birthday Deeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrr Suuuuuuuuuuuuuu-uuuuuuuuuu...
Happy Birthday to You!

Sounds like you've already had one great birthday but I reckon why not make it a birthweek and cram in as much spoiling as possible? Yeah!

Sue Houghton said...

Thanks monty&rosie x Yes, week long birthdays should be the norm!

Teresa Ashby said...

Happy Birthday Sue!

Sheila Norton said...

Happy Birthday Sue. The evening out sounds lovely.

BALLET NEWS said...

Hello, just wanted to say how much I've enjoyed reading your posts. Thank you for sharing ! Best wishes & happy birthday for yesterday

Sue Houghton said...

Teresa & Olivia - Thanks for your good wishes xx

Elise - Nice of you to say so! x