Yesterday was a perfect summers day... hot, sunny and without a cloud in the brilliant blue sky.
We were invited to a dear family friends 80th birthday, along with his big family and friends and a wonderful location, with their home right on the beach.
Walking over the grass and then onto the sandy white beach is a lovely place to have a party.
It seems only fitting to share a couple of photos.
A large marquee tent protected everyone from the scorching sun.
We attended Colins 60th birthday and made me think how it did not seem very long ago and how fast the 20 years had gone.
Happy birthday Colin
As the years go by, I often think how friendship is a wonderful and an important part of life.
Hope you are having a lovely weekend
hugs
Carolyn
What a perfect venue for a special party Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteThe weather has been wonderful on and off and yesterday especially was an exceptional Summer's day!
You look gorgeous in your pretty dress and sunhat!
I was out and about all day yesterday and wore my sunhat too.
It really surprises me how few Auckland people wear hats!!
Happy Summer days dear Carolyn
hugs
Shane x
Sounds like a lovely celebration. I was just thinking the other day of how I can remember when my friend celebrated her father's 60th and now her husband just had his 60th birthday. Age and time are funny things. Best wishes, Tammy
ReplyDeleteLooks like a nice and warm day to be outdoors and sharing with friends and family alike. Warm greetings!
ReplyDeleteLooks idyllic - the years fly by much quicker the older we get.
ReplyDeleteLovely, indeed!
ReplyDeleteFabulous hat!
xoxox,
CC
Sounds good....be with friends is always a party...we have our first snow today.....have a Nice week....is That you on the last photo?.....love from me Ria x ❤️
ReplyDeleteWonderful with summer. Guess we
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50 degrees!!
Hugs/AM
Real summer in your part of the world!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful day...such lovely fun time
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A perfect location for the birthday event in the sunshine. You all look very relaxed. It's lovely when you can meet up and celebrate with old friends.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo of you dear Carolyn,-love the dress and your sunhat, and yes time goes far to fast, like the days have just flown, if one is thinking 20 years back -oh it is scaring as the next ....how many years, will fly equally, and maybe eeven faster !!
ReplyDeleteMuch love and a hug from Dorthe
So happy you had such a wonderful time. I love all you share. Love Jeanne
ReplyDeleteHello dear Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful day.. To celebrate an 80th birthday is quite a blessings.
You look so beautiful! Love your hat and dress...
blessings,
Penny
I am envious...it is bright and sunny with frost on the trees and fresh snow and did I mention COLD!! At least for today. Warming up tomorrow...
ReplyDeleteFriendship is a wonderful thing...and I am thankful everyday that I can think of my dear friend, Carolyn. Thank-you❤️
Your dress is lovely...looks like you are enjoying a wonderful day out by the water.
Love and hugs, Nancy W.
Hi Carolyn, what a lovely setting for a birthday party. Happy Birthday to your friend. It is a blessing to be 80 and God Bless him for many more years.
ReplyDeleteYou look gorgeous my friend. Love your hat and darling dress.
Glad you enjoyed a wonderful time. Have a great week ahead. xo
It looks like a great party in a great location. Snowed here today so lovely to see your sunshine! xx
ReplyDeleteBirthdays are wonderful and it is very nice that you can celebrate together with friends and family. Your weather is lovely. We're at 12 degrees….brrrr.
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Lovely indeed
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Hello Carolyn,
ReplyDeleteA very happy belated birthday to Colin. Lovely pictures!
Big hug
Giac
That looks like a beautiful location Carolyn! Happy birthday to your friend. Such a great age.
ReplyDeleteMadelief x
Wow! What a wonderful place to have a party - on the beach!! It's -11 degrees windchill here in Ohio today so a white sandy beach sounds pretty awesome! Blessngs for a happy New Year! Edie & Marie
ReplyDeleteYou look so lovely it looks such a perfect day and location to celebrate a special birthday! Sarah x
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about the friedship. It sounds a lot of fun and the location is fabulous.
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Alessandra
Looks like a beautiful day for a celebration!
ReplyDeleteBoa tarde, lindo dia para comemorar o aniversario, que seja sempre assim por muitos anos, sua apresentação é maravilhosa.
ReplyDeleteAG
My darling Carolyn, I'm sure it was a perfect day and a perfect place for such an important event ... oh, it sounds so strange to me, we're in Winter, with a temperature below zero for days and a quite 'ill' sun ... your post warms my hearth, in so many ways, my sweet friend, truly !
ReplyDeleteHave a most beautiful remainder of your week
sending love
Dany