I do believe I’m overwhelmed by all the sweet things that loved ones have done for me for my birthday. It started a week before my birthday when my “other mom” Elsie (that I wrote about when I wished my best friend a happy birthday) came over with a gift. About 20 plus years ago, I had started on this little quilt. Recently I found it and decided that I was never going to do anything with it and gave it to Susan to give to her mom who quilts. Some of the pieces of material came from Elsie’s mother and it seemed appropriate to give it to her. It just needed a back and to be quilted. I had already appliquéd the hearts on the squares. Now that little stinker finished it and gave it back to me—for my birthday.


Sunday my little sister Ruthie drove on the snowy highway and delivered a homemade birthday/anniversary cake for Norm and me. OMG, it was so delicious that it is now my favorite kind of cake—Spiced Chocolate Torte wrapped in Chocolate Ribbon. She told me it came from the December 1984 Bon Appétit magazine. The cake has 42 ounces of chocolate in that baby—what’s not to love?
My daughter Rita knitted a lovely scarf—not the kind that keeps you warm as she has knitted me several of those. This one is to class up my looks! My stepdaughter Robyn created an owl necklace that’s absolutely beautiful—it goes along with my new role as Mother Owl. My granddaughter Logan wrote the sweetest note and letter to me.

Then there were many birthday wishes via email and Facebook. Real birthday cards were sent my way and phone calls all throughout the day. Such overwhelming love —who could ask for more?
You are so deserving, and obviously loved by all. Oh Lynn, your cake sounds yummy, and your quilt is darling.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful birthday gifts, Lynn -- thanks for sharing! And Happy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteHow the heck did I miss your birthday? Well...happy birthday! Sorry I'm late! You received some beautiful gifts. Of course the best gift is knowing that so many people love you. :)
ReplyDeleteThat is so very nice! What would we do without our friends?
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Hey Lynn! I sure hope I wished you happy birthday, either by e-mail or on facebook!! We still have to choose our lunch date, too! Happy New Year to you!!
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