Thursday 10 April 2014

It's my party … and I'll cry if I want to ...

Well I tried to ignore it … I tried really hard.

But somehow it crept up on me and just happened … without my consent.

I had a birthday!

Yesterday I turned 45 … which is halfway to 50 … which means it's really 25 … so I turned 25 … that logic stands up doesn't it??

But there is an upside to having a birthday.

You get birthday cards like this one.


Only a birthday could get a 16 year old boy to express his feelings  … and in actual writing too!

Of course it also means you get cake … and I do loooove cake … we all loooove cake.




It also means you get a present … if you're lucky.

I got lucky this year.

Hubby and the boys gave me a new lens for my camera … and of course I had to try it out ASAP.

Here's the early results … practise, practise, practise … after all it makes perfect … eventually.











That's it for now … I promise to bore you with more at a later date.


24 comments:

  1. Oh great photos! Fantastic present too. Happy birthday! You look lovely in those photos, hope you had a beautiful day xx

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  2. Happy Birthday Jo! omg you are flawless, what a gorgeous pic of you! (and yes, I used omg, help me haha!) you are a fabulous 45! the message in the card is adorable from your boys - the lens is amazing, seriously! the pics are stunning, you made the bug look pretty and I swear the pink flower looks like it has silver glitter - enjoy the rest of your birthday! x x x

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    1. LOL … the candlelight must be flattering because there are plenty of flaws I can assure you ;0)
      xx

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  3. Happy birthday, you beautiful lady! How gorgeous are you? Very! Love that pic of your being flanked by your gorgeous boys.
    Your photos are always incredible, these are outstanding! xxxx

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  4. Happy Happy Birthday You Gorgeous Girl! Don't cry. 45? Phhhh... (That's that sound that French people make with their lips when they're fed up) phhhh....you're just a Kid! Your boys are awesome and your hub's a dear and You are amazing! That is SOME Lens!! XXXXXOOOOO

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    1. Awww thank you Connie … I won't cry too much … after all I'll never be as young again as I am right now ;0)
      xx

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  5. Happy Birthday to the most gorgeous 45 year old I've ever seen! Your photos are amazing. What kind of lens did you get? I am envious of it! My 47th is approaching and I think I should write a mushy card for myself and get a new lens. ;-)
    xo

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    1. Oh thank you Shawna … you are too kind. I definitely think you should do that. It's a macro lens … for taking extra close close ups. I'm still trying to figure out how to get the best out of it … but that's all part of the fun :0)
      xx

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  6. What a fab present, your pics are amazing! 45 is nothing... and you look great so don't fret. What a lovely card from your boys, Aww.

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    1. I'm much more used to teenage attitude than loving sentiments … so I'm lapping it up ;0)
      xx

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  7. A very happy 25th birthday! ;-) You look gorgeous! What a fabulous card you were given and a great present as well, a new lens - perfect.

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    1. I'm very happy with it … but I've got lots to learn.
      xx

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  8. Hello Jo,
    Who would not be reduced to tears by such a delightful birthday card? Even a heart of stone would melt with those wonderful sentiments from your two sons. The perfect birthday present and all that one wishes for.......unconditional love.

    The birthday cake has a very tactful number of candles. That, being of more advanced years than you,we heartily approve of. Indeed, we are now thinking of taking up the Hungarian custom of a name day rather than a birthday to avoid all the counting!

    We have found you via the delightful Connie and have enjoyed our visit. We are your latest followers.

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    1. Hello and welcome to my place Jane and Lance … make yourself at home ;0)
      Hubby thought four and a half candles fit the bill nicely.
      xx

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  9. I'm with Connie . . . . phfffff!!! That's the most illogical piece of logic I've heard today!! Besides, you don't look a day over 50 in your photo! xxxx

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    1. Aaaahhh … sisterly love … just can't beat it ;0)
      Love you too!
      xx

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  10. Love your logic..will try that myself. What sweet hearted boys you have and love the pic of you...not a day over 25 looking xxx

    Ooooh what is the new lens you have I am very interested.?x

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    1. It's technical name is 105mm F2.8 EX DG Macro OS … but in layman's terms it takes really close close ups ;0)
      xx

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  11. Happy birthday to the youngest looking 45 year old I know!! You do not look your age so 25 is perfect. Excellent pressie from the lads, and I love the card. Hope you had a good day, and don't be scared of being 50, take it from me, it's a blast!!

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  12. WOW soo AMAZING post:) your blog is so fun

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    I wish you a great week dear

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    1. Thanks Maria .. I'm off to check out your blog right now :0)
      xx

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