Aunt C's

Birthdays

It is that time of year again!

 Birthday's are always a time of celebration and children always

celebrate best with cake, balloons, games and lots of presents.

As I get older, I still celebrate, but it takes on a different look.

Here is how I celebrated my birthday this year.

Around the Table with my Husband, Daughter and Son-in-law.

Shannon cooked a delicious jambalaya and

we had blackberry cobbler with ice cream  instead of birthday cake.

With a gift for the spirit when a quiet time is needed.

 Peach Apricot Tea and Key Lime & White Chocolate Cookies.

(this one I am looking forward to enjoying)

With a gift for the bling in every girl.

A Bit of Jewelry in the Form of a New Watch.

And a gift to use when drinking the Peach Apricot Tea and Eating Cookies

on those days when I don't have to keep up with the time on that new Watch.

New Front Porch Rockers.



David and I don't usually exchange gifts these days. 

We find we have few wants and fewer needs. 

We usually opt instead to just enjoy a special dinner out.

But this year I requested these rockers.

 I have lots of seating on the back porch, but none in the front.

After David cut the big oak tree down that was directly

in front of the porch, I now have a great view of the large front

yard and street. I can sit out here with my tea (or coffee) and

enjoy the birds and butterflies and watch the world go by.

And I can't think of anyone I would rather sit on the

porch and rock with than my hubby!

(I think we look little like ma & pa Kettle,

 I guess having birthdays really does make you old!)