A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION


The weekend was fabulous!!! My sweetheart made it home thursday night and we began the weekend early;  a  fine supper followed by an evening of cuddling and movie watching. Just being together and getting a few chores done on Friday and Saturday the time went by quickly.  The weather was fine and we savoured our coffee on the beach deck and took time for a  walk in the trail near by.  Mostly we just enjoyed the peace of the Bay and each other.  (for more of that see the next posting)
Sunday  afternoon was spent at our good buddies Judy's at Somenoes.  It seems like just yesterday that we shared her home with her as we prepared to embark on our journey last June!!!
She and  Jan put together a fantastic BBQ  complete with the best burgers on the west coast and all the condiments and some of our friends.  The birthday cake was presented by grandson Cole and Annika was my very able assistant in opening the gifts.  What more could a grandma want????
It was a great afternoon and I was further blessed with Brad and Yu Hey playing guitars as we attempted to join them in singing some good ol' songs.   Oh Janice Joplin you should of heard us!!!! It was great! 
The weather hung in for us and we even came away with some sun color.  THANK YOU  all  who I have mentioned and ...Kelsie, Gwen, Scott, Eunice, Denise,  Claes and Tanya---your homemade beans were a hit!!!!! Thank you it meant so much that you were there even though you were not feeling so well.  Thanks!!!For more details in picture mode check out the photo gallery close to  the bottom of the blog page.
Since I have changed the appearance the type is a difficult color so look really hard.
A big part of our life is our faith family at Living Hope, (check out the link on the left side of the page) so before the BBQ we met  as we usually do Sunday morning  at a local school gym for a time of refreshment and just plain encouragement and relationship........yes, for us  that is what it translates into: a time away from the busy schedule of everyday living to  remember to love our neighbour as ourselves and our God above all else.  The gift is to bring that love into our our everyday living -- right?  The music is just a bonus!   HAHAH!
Well that is my report on my 65 Birthday.  It was not as difficult as I thought it might be.  I dont feel much different.  I hope that I can begin to act a little differently as I am suppose to be all grown up now????  Well we will see about that--right?  Hope you have a great week and know that all the emails, and phone calls were so appreciated and warmed my heart.  As I sit and enjoy my flowers and many cards I am so thankful for all of you. 
You are the best birthday gift of all!!!!  an older Lue

Comments

  1. reeeneJune 17, 2010 at 6:03 PM

    Glad you had a great day...but just so you know ..you are 60 years old not 65 like me,I know you want to catch up with me but you have to wait.
    Love you even if you are a bit forgetful.
    Irene

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  2. whiteshelliiJune 25, 2010 at 10:22 PM

    Thanks Irene! Been so darn busy I have not been very diligent with checking my blog and the comments. Will update soon....if I dont forget. HAHAHAH!

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  3. The Intrepid II CrewJuly 3, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    A very belated "Happy Birthday" Lue - from the Intrepid II crew...I don't think we actually exchanged birthday dates in all our chats - but it sounds like it was a great one and the next time we meet up - we'll have a toast!

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  4. whiteshelliiJuly 7, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    Yes,thank you Carol. Being 60 is great! Having a super time here at the beach. Looking forward to a visit from Captain Jack and Meagan this coming weekend. Hope you are both well.

    Lue

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