A perfect day

Today was my birthday and Fathers' day. Three and his lot had already been invited and when One rang to wish me Happy Birthday and wasn't in Bendigo I invited them over as well. It was perfect. The cousins always love seeing each other and today was no exception. Lots of squeals. Oh the squeals.  And make believe and laughing and it was just wonderful to be surrounded by my boys and girls all getting on well. Two video called me this morning and I got to see the other grandies and have a good long chat with him.

One and his family gave me a lovely bottle of red, a candle and diffuser that smells like toffee - I wish there was a smell feature on Blogger. 

Three and Amy gave me this ...

I wondered what Amy was buying at the yarn shop on Friday!

I have wanted one of these for ever ....

and Himself finally listened to my requests. Seriously, I don't need fancy stuff and I really wanted a vacuum that I can use without killing my back. This Dyson has a green laser that shows all the dirt on a supposedly clean floor and a huge canister for all the stuff it sucks up. I have become a bit obsessed! The stuff that came out of the supposedly clean carpet was gob smacking. It sits quietly in a corner in its stand recharging and is ready to be grabbed and spring into action to clean up crumbs and pet hair whenever I feel the need. I will vacuum the carpets every day as well.

We had lunch from the new fish and chip shop and it all went down a treat. Even Himself (he's not known as Grumpy for nothing) seemed a bit chuffed at having everyone there.

I have had lots of messages from friends and family and am feeling very loved and a bit warm and fuzzy.

That could also be the champagne.