Made with love...

I had a wonderful "50th" birthday yesterday!

My family all added their little touches to make it special for me.

 

My husband celebrated his birthday on July 14th and we decided not to exchange gifts this year in lieu of a trip out to wine country later this summer. Yet, he still managed to put his special touch throughout the day... like when I awakened to find a bowl of fresh strawberries and cream on my nightstand (waiting for me!)... yum!  I also found the latest "Artful Blogging" edition on my kitchen counter, with a bow tied around it...  those are the little things that make me smile.

 

Our daughter, Bianca, loves to cook and bake.  She is a health nut, so she is always looking for ways to take a recipe and make it healthier (lower fat, lower sugar, higher protein, etc.).  For my birthday, I had requested my favorite:  coconut cake.  Not exactly your average low calorie, low fat cake!  But she went to work on creating a most delicious, yet healthier version of it..

 

 ... one of her main substitutions was using brown, raw sugar instead of the processed (white) version.  The frosting was lo-fat sourcream....  it was amazing!

 

Our middle son, Jordan, takes gift-giving very seriously.  He is a seasoned shopper who likes to find "just the right gift" for someone.    His gifts are never extravagant, as he is always on a tight budget, but they are always thoughtful.

 

Here's my birthday gift...

 

... his words were " she's kind of plain right now, but I know you'll work on her and make her look the way you want."  Does he "get" his mother, or what?!?

I named her Dottie and she is staying "as is" for now and joining her new friends on my porch.

I'm still smiling.

Happy Wednesday, dear friends!

I'm sharing my birthday whites with the folks partying over at Faded Charm Cottage's White Wednesday and Good Life Wednesday at A Beach Cottage .  

Comments

[abeachcottage]

Thanks for dropping by BC Good Life Wednesdays and sharing your wonderful day with your family.

[Donna, The Decorated House]

Thanks for sharing your special day! And what a lovely, and loving day it was. You certainly received the most treasured gift I could think of... love from you family :)

I hope to see your precious found nests when you display them. Thanks for stopping by.

[marie]

Joyeux Anniversaire de l'Ile de Ré France très joli ton blog
amitiés
Marie