Sunday was both Mother’s Day and my husband’s 65th birthday. Over the years, his birthday has always been eclipsed because it falls, just before, on, or just after Mother’s Day. I decided to forget about Mother’s Day this year and make his birthday the focus of the day.
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| Nick opening the Champagne |
I sent the kids out the night before for Champagne, since I wasn’t sure what would be open on Sunday. I knew, though, that all the pastry shops would be open, so the kids went out again on Sunday to choose something that would work for a cake. They bought three little tarts, gorgeous confections in raspberry, chocolate, and strawberry, all smothered in cream. They were absolutely wonderful!!
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| Katherine guarding the treats! |
Since we usually re-group around 4:00 or 5:00 o’clock at the flat, to get ready for dinner, I decided that we could do the surprise party then. Fortunately the skies had cleared in the afternoon and we could hold our little party on the terrace. It was special.
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| The birthday celebrant!! |
We also happened upon two open air markets today. One was a crafts market and the other was full of wonderful antiques. Pictures in the next post!!
Have a wonderful day!!