Happy Birthday!

21 years ago, the 18th of September our sweet baby boy Marcel, was born and how those years seem to have gone so very fast.
We had a wonderful dinner and evening out to celebrate his special day.
Dinning at the Restaurant Clooneys, which won the Cuisine Award 2012, for the best fine dining Restaurant in Auckland.

Sadly though, as we were leaving the restaurant, V (daughter) got a text message saying that one of the Tailors she had done her internship with when doing her degree, had passed away. 
Malcom and Brendon were great Mentors to her, sharing some of their wonderful skills and expertise and helping her, to make a beautiful navy bespoke handmade jacket for herself.
Victoria was always baking biscuits and cakes, to take along for their morning tea.
So very sad to hear of Malcom's passing, and came as such a shock,  to her.  Rest in peace.

So this week life has been a little like a roller coaster, happy times and sad.

Tomorrow I am driving down to visit my dear Mother and catching up with family.
With Mum breaking her hip, unfortunately she will not be able to go back into Fraser Manor, the place she called home, where she enjoyed living in a nice room with an ensuite.
We now have to look at more of a hospital type abode for her, so will be going to have a look at some of the homes.
Hard when our loved one get older and they are no longer as mobile and able to get around.

Thanks so much for stopping by, and I will be drawing the Book giveaway soon, so there is still time to join, if you are interested.
Have a wonderful day
Hugs
Carolyn

Happy Birthday Sares

It is Sares birthday and I have been invited to her party ~ now to get ready to go out.
What shall I wear ? ~ I do love this sweet dress.
This is Glamorous citified.blogspot.com

The coach awaits, and we will ride in style ~ how romantic!

Charles James photograph ~ everyone looks so glamorous in their wonderful gowns.
A pink gift, favourite colour, for the birthday Girl!
Some pretty pink peonies, from Martha Stewart
A table is set up outdoors, to enjoy the cake and delicious food. Country Living
What a fabulous party! after all the dancing and French champagne I now need to have a rest.

Wishing you a very happy birthday Sares, and I hope that you have a wonderful party.
May all your dreams come true.
Go and visit Sares at loveleightreasures.blogspot.com
and enjoy her party celebrations.

I have had a busy week and I am sorry I have been slow at coming back to visit you.
I will be over to visit all your blogs soon.
Many thanks for visiting me and I love reading the notes you leave.

I hope that you are having a wonderful week
Hugs
Carolyn