if you've been following along, you'll know that it's been an incredible couple of weeks, and i just have SOOOOOO much to be grateful for; so in no particular order...
looking this good whilst appearing, but not actually naked
my parents
family and friends
a warm night in wellington in late march (it's AUTUMN remember)
the most amazing husband and speech writer you'll ever meet
2 weeks on, people are STILL talking about it!
friends
friends who cook
friends who give you champagne
friends who give you GOOD champagne
friends who will travel almost 40,000 kilometres [there and back] to celebrate with you
smiles
a personalised mask
someone who will go the extra mile to be in theme
zumba
jumping
a fun and willing spirit
strangers becoming friends
THIS many people around the dinner table
gifted friends
CAKE
THIS girl
$1 frame
$3 pot of paint
friends who will do this
a daughter who has NEVER done zumba who learns the moves just for you
generosity
silliness
$8 party shoes
my awesome new mask collection
friends who aren't afraid to be photographed doing this
artistic talent
knowing that the best gifts aren't always the ones wrapped in paper and bows
children who welcome others into their home
friends who will make you front page news
(well, sorta)
this guy again
sharing
taste buds
blue sky
sunset
home-made relishes for $2 a jar
communities where this still happens
this view
this woman
these two
banana phones as a legitimate form of entertatinment
friends who open their homes to you
BACON!
if you're counting, you'll know that there aren't 50 things on my list, but i think you get the idea...
Hosted by Cecily and Lolli
8 comments:
Such a fabulous post, Sue! It is wonderful to see someone embracing their life with such spirit!
Lovely to see you posting on the ol' blog again, Sue!
very cool post
and a very cool party!!
i didnt get to hear most of Clive's speech as some of the chatterboxes at the back were talking ALL through it!!!
heard it was funny!!!
thanks for a great time!!!!
Happy happy 50th Sue - you looked simply stunning!
What a wonderful celebration and list of things to be happy about :-) Loved the painting and happy birthday!
You, my friend, are amazing! And you look stunning in purple. (:
Fabulous! Great party, cake, dress, mask, etc, etc. You are a lucky girl!
What a cool party! Happy belated birthday. You looked absolutely smashing. :-)
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