Friday, May 31, 2013

Happy weekend


My blogging life has been very sporadic at the moment. Life seems to be busy, like it is probably for you all.
We had another birthday ~ DD celebrated her special day on the 29th May. Hard to believe that it was 24 years ago, that our precious darling baby girl came into our lives. Thank you most beautiful one for making everyday special. We love you and want to wish you a great new year ahead.
Was lovely as she had a weeks holiday, from work, so there have been some fun shopping trips, lunches out, and a celebratory dinner.
It has been great spending time as a family.
I baked these chocolate cupcakes with raspberry icing and loved the little French toppers to add a little ooh la la!






Also we have been doing some more painting around the home - all slowly coming together and will share some pictures soon.
Seems to be like a stuck record but we are making progress.


Thank you so much for the wonderful birthday wishes you sent me. I am so grateful for your friendship and kindness.
I am looking forward to coming to visit you, in the weekend and see how you all are.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend.
hugs
Carolyn 

42 comments:

  1. Hi Carolyn...Happy weekend to you!!
    I am so glad you were able to have family time with Victoria...they grow up so fast. Your cupcakes are lovely with the icing and French adornments.
    And where did you find such a fabulous suitcase??!!

    Wishing you a happy week. Have fun working on your home.
    Hugs and love,
    Nancy W.

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  2. Wish you a happy weekend dear
    Carolyn.
    Hugs
    AnnaMaria

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  3. Happy Birthday to your daughter, dear Carolyn! It sounds like you had some fun together, celebrating her special day. The cupcakes look great. I'm sure they were yummy too.
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  4. You are a happy mum Carolyn and I'm really glad for you.I have a little daughter too, I understand how it is for the parents to see their precious baby growing up...Enjoy the free time together!
    Hugs
    Olympia

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  5. Dearest Carolyn,
    Happy birthday to your precious daughter as well♡♡♡ I DO hope your painting work will go smoothly under wonderful autumn weather. Rainy season has come here in Japan☂
    Have a wonderful coming weekend♪♪♪ 
    Love you always from Japan, xoxo Miyako*
     

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  6. Happy birthday to your daughter..
    Wishing you a smiley weekend..
    Hugs x

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  7. Dear Carolyn,
    how lovely this post again :O)
    Glad you had such a lovely birthday and also Victoria had a wonderful Birthday as well!
    The Cakes look so YUMMI!
    And, yes, this suitcase is very special! I love it!
    Have a wonderful and lovely weekend, my dear friend!
    Love and hugs
    Claudia

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  8. Life just runs past us, doesn't it dear Carolyn? YOUR DAUGHTER is already a woman! I look at some of my students who are now OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL and I wonder, "Am I that old?" NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

    Enjoy a lovely weekend my dear. Anita

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  9. Hi, Carolyn
    Happy birthday to your daughter! Your chocolate cupcakes are so pretty. I can almost smell here in Japan!

    Hope you and your family have a lovely weekend.
    Tomoko

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  10. "Turn around and she's three. Turn around and she's four. Turn around and she's a young maid going out of the door."

    They grow up so quickly. It's wonderful that you got to celebrate the day with her, with pretty cakes and all!

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  11. Happy Birthday to you daughter Carolyn! The cupcakes look very delicious and good! Have a nice weekend, kisses! xo

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  12. Carolyn, I know the feeling of having time to spend with daughters. It is so special. Enjoy ever moment.
    Hugs

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  13. Ciao Carolyn. Che bello questo post. Poi, i pasticcini...se ne sente profumo e sapore. Un abbraccio e buon w.e. carissima amica! Bacio. NI

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  14. Dear Carolyn!
    I love your dreamy cupcakes! They look so delicious!
    And I wish your sweet daughter the best for her birthday!
    Enjoy the time with your family!
    Happy weekend my dear!
    With love,
    Geli

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  15. Happy Birthday to your daughter! Have a great weekend Carolyn.

    Hugs
    Wanda

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  16. Dear Carolyn
    Happy birthday to your daughter!
    I wish you also a wonderful weekend.
    Love and hugs Yvonne

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  17. Dear Carolyn. I hope your daughter had a lovely birthday.................Love and hugs and kisses and glorious wishes for a fabulous weekend.
    Much love
    Jeanne

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  18. Good Morning Carolyn:) I'm trying so hard to keep up with blogging but, like you it's been very busy. Happy Birthday to your daughter! It's crazy how quickly our lives go by. As you may recall, my youngest is graduating from college next week and beginning a Masters program. I just can't believe it.. We need to take a deep breath and enjoy each and every moment. Take care and have a wonderful weekend! xxleslie

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  19. Congratulations with your daugther.....lovely weekend....love from me...xxx...

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  20. Dearest Carolyn,
    Happy belated birthday to Victoria!
    We too have been extremely busy with the house. One more hectic week and than we hope to return to normal routine... But the garden is way behind!
    Hugs,
    Mariette

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  21. Hi Carolyn, Happy Birthday to your dear girl. Time does march on doesn't it? and before we know it, they are grown! Oh your cupcakes look so yummy good and the toppers are darling.
    Wishing you a great weekend too.
    Blessings always,
    Hugs, Celestina Marie

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  22. Dear Carolyn, a happy belated birthday yo your daughter, also!! So lovely you could spend time together shopping and dining!! Your cupcakes looks so yummy and beautiful, and I`m happy for yo, you had wonderful dayes togehter!
    Happy weekend my friend-
    Hugs,Dorthe

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  23. Happy Birthday to your daughter, Carolyn. The chocolate cupcakes with raspberry look amazing. Our children grow so fast, I can't believe Nel will be 32 soon. Glad that you got to spend time with your family - that is so special.

    Have a nice weekend.

    Love,
    ~Sheri

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  24. Happy Birthday, Victoria! It sounds like you have been having a lovely time!!!!

    Yummm, I'd love a cupcake!!!!

    xoxo

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  25. Dear Carolyn,
    Happy Birthday to you dear daughter. We blink and they are grown.
    Wishing you a wonderful weekend.
    blessings,
    Penny

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  26. Much love and many (((hugs))) to you Carolyn! Anita

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  27. Happy weekend,I love hearing from you
    Love

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  28. Belated birthday wishes dear Carolyn!!!
    You chose a wonderful venue to celebrate - blissful indulgence.

    I'm up to my ears with preparations at the mo - in two weeks I leave for France - and I'm so NOT organised....... c'est la vie!
    blogging has taken a back seat - but I'll come back with renewed enthusiasm i'm sure!

    Wonderful cupcakes for your DD - birthday wishes for her too!
    hugs
    Shane♥

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  29. Hello Carolyn,
    HAppy B-Day to your daughter!
    Lovely cupcakes, look delicious!
    xxx
    s

    http://s-fashion-avenue.blogspot.it

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  30. Those cupcakes are fabulous!
    Happy weekend, darling!

    xoxox,
    CC

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  31. Oh Carolyn, you are always so kind to stop in. Thank you so much for coming over to meet Buttercup. Your words make my heart happy.
    blessings,
    Penny

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  32. Happy bday to your daughter dear Carolyn!
    Wish you the best,
    Mary


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  33. Oh, the cupcakes are so lovely!
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    Hugs
    Christiane

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  34. Happy birthday wishes to your beautiful daughter and may God bless her for all the years ahead. Family times are always precious, and when enjoyed with hand made cup cakes.. it surely becomes all the more special. Wish you a wonderful week, Carolyn :)

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  35. Good morning sweet Carolyn! Thank you for visiting my little castle in the making! We have SO MUCH FUN making it what it is. My husband is every bit of the homemaker as I am, and I couldn't ask for a better handyman, interior decorator partner and even antique lover! Enjoy YOUR weekend my dear! Anita

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  36. Thanks for visitibg my blog. I really appreciate your comment. You don't know but I collect bears from when I was a baby ...
    You also have an amazing blog and from now I discover you!
    Have a great sunday.
    Bisou, Babi

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  37. Dear Carolyne, oh, i'm so sorry i missed your birthday! Happy best wishes from me - hope you'll get all you want out of this new year! But you already have the best thing, which is a lovely family! YOur cupcakes look adorable and you are a great friend. My blogging is quite sporadic too at the moment - don't know how to squeeze it in sometimes - but still LOVE all the girls i meet here! Cheers to you! xx

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  38. Happy birthday to your daughter! Shes close to my daughters age...my daughter just turned 25!
    Your cupcakes looks so cute! Love raspberry! Yum!@
    Have a great week and take care ;)

    All my heart,
    Deborah xo

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  39. This post Is beyond lovely:) and thanks for so sweet words.

    If you want some lilac inspiration..check out my new post:)

    have an amazing week dear

    LOVE Maria

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  40. Hi Carolyn,
    The cupcakes are darling!!!
    d

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