Saturday, 2 August 2025

Birthday

 Birthday flowers.

I have lovely friends!


My son and daughter are bringing lunch tomorrow, such a treat.

The sad thing about birthdays is that it means one is another year older.

'With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come'

William Shakespeare.

20 comments:

doodles n daydreams said...

How lovely. Happy birthday.

Poppypatchwork said...

Happy birthday.

Sue in Suffolk said...

What beautiful flowers - Happy Birthday

Angela said...

Happy Birthday, dear friend - may God fill the day with joy, and the year ahead with many unexpected blessings . Love from us both 🙏💗

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday and God’s blessings to you! All the best,
With love,
Anne ❤️

Elderberry-Rob said...

Happy birthday and many happy returns! xxx

KirstenM said...

Happy birthday 🎂 💐

Rajani Rehana said...

Beautiful blog

ellen b. said...

Happy Birthday! How lovely that your son and daughter are coming to celebrate. Enjoy your day!

Lorrie said...

What pretty cards you've received. Have a very happy birthday, Barbara.

Sandi said...

Beautiful cards.

Happy Birthday! 🎈

Cheryl said...

Beautiful flowers! Lovely cards! Happiest of birthdays to you, Barbara!

Jackie said...

What lovely flowers and cards. Happy birthday to you. Enjoy your special day, and remember age is only a number.

God bless.

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday and may the coming year be filled with many blessings!
Jo

Granny Marigold said...

Lots of lovely cards celebrating your special day. Happy Birthday ( a day late ).

Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful Life said...

What a lovely array of birthday cards. I'm wishing you a very Happy Birthday, Barbara, may it be beautiful in every way. I'm so glad our paths crossed here in blogland. I still cherish the few hours we got to share in person back in 2016.

Heart hugs,
Brenda xo

Aritha V. said...

Happy Birthday!
Wishing you a new year filled with peace, strength, and quiet joy.
May you grow in trust and rest more deeply in God’s faithfulness — even on the days that feel heavy or hidden.

✨ “The Lord is faithful to all His promises and loving toward all He has made. The Lord upholds all who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.”
— Psalm 145:13b–14

Deanna Rabe said...

Happiest Birthday!

Terri said...

Happy Birthday, Barbara! I hope you had a wonderful day!

The bike shed said...

Happy Birthday. I try alwys to remember when I look in the mirror that 'today is the youngest I will ever be...' Carpe diem, as they say...

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