Thanks to Viklit for hosting!
I've not been around the blogosphere quite as much as usual this last week. I haven't felt terribly creative so decided to put my writing aside for a few days and think about other things! However, I have still been busy. We celebrated daughter's 18th with a family meal out and I made a birthday cake in the shape of a sheep (she is mad on sheep!) I also looked at some of our recent holiday photos, which brought back some happy memories. I have included a handful at the end of this post. As the weather turns more autumnal and the nights begin to draw in thinking about the sunshine is uplifting.
This weekend we are getting together with a bunch of friends and going out for an Indian meal. It is another part of the 18th celebrations!
Finally, I would just like to thank you for all the lovely, supportive comments on last weeks post. It was a sad time for us and reading your messages cheered me and the rest of the family. You are all super amazing and I celebrate the fact I am part of this supportive community.
Whatever you're up to this weekend hope you have fun.
View from Villa |
Beautiful beach |
looking flushed from the sun! |
tombs in the cliffs |
pomegranates growing in garden |
Happy Birthday to your daughter!
ReplyDeleteSorry I missed your post last week. Losing a pet is awful. :(
Hope you enjoy the rest of the birthday celebrations!
Thank you, Kyra. It doesn't seem possible that she is 18!
DeleteHappy birthday to her! No pictures of the sheep cake?
ReplyDeleteThis community is absolutely amazing.
Haha I forget to take one before we cut into it!
DeleteHappy birthday to your daughter.
ReplyDeleteLovely photos. They make me neeeeeed a holiday.
I know they are over too soon, but it was a lovely break.
DeleteThose pictures are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ilima, it was a lovely place.
DeleteHappy Birthday to your daughter. I was hoping for pictures of a sheep cake.
ReplyDeleteI know sorry I didn't take a photo before we cut into it!
DeleteHappy birthday to your daughter! I hope you have a good time tonight ;)
ReplyDeleteMore ((hugs)) for the sadness.
Thank you I appreciate your kind thoughts.
DeleteHappy birthday to your daughter. I'm impressed you made a sheep cake. I usually just go out and buy... I'm so bad at all this housewife stuff!
ReplyDeleteI think I must have missed last week's post :-(
Thanks Annalisa. I've made some interesting ones over the years although some have worked out better than others. They never let me forget the year I put yoghurt in the icing! It was horrible!
DeleteHappy 18th to your daughter. Mine turns 18 in December and I'm not sure I'm ready for my baby to be that old. Sigh-- then college and she'll LEEEEEEEEEAVE me. Glad you are celebrating in style.
ReplyDeleteI know it's scary isn't it? Still I guess it means we've done a good job of raising great kids.
DeleteHappy birthday to your daughter. Sheep cake sounds interesting
ReplyDeleteThanks Pat :)
DeleteWhat gorgeous pictures! It looks like a wonderful place to re-charge your batteries. Happy birthday to your sheep-loving daughter!! And have a wonderful Indian dinner. I hope the curry isn't too hot! lol
ReplyDeleteThanks Lexa, hoping for a nice evening.
DeleteGetting your child to 18 is definitely something to celebrate! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYou're right, and I'm just about still in one piece!
DeleteWhat gorgeous photos!
ReplyDeleteI am currently at the seaside trying to hang on to the tail end of the summer...but it's c-c-cold!
I still remember your description of 'swimming in warm seas' and it's making me determined to go a bit further afield next year...
Oooh it is definitely a little chillier now and windy too. Hang onto your hat! Have fun x
DeleteHappy Birthday to the 18 year old!!! Big mile-stone. Glad the celebrations have been fun. Off to read about what happened last week.
ReplyDeleteTina @ Life is Good
It's a milestone alright - where did those years go!
DeleteHi Suzanne! Thank you ever so much for visiting and signing up for my blog on Blog Blitz day! I'm sorry that your Mum suffered a very serious stroke as well. I hope she is doing better. I didn't mean to bring tears to your eyes. My journey does get better, as you will find. :) I'm so glad to have met you too through this Blitz. You have now gotten yourself a new follower and friend. Lily
ReplyDeleteWelcome Lily, I look forward to hearing more about your story :)
DeleteIt's always so much fun to be with friends. Laughter and talking help in the doldrums of life...
ReplyDeleteLaughter and fun - good medicine :)
DeleteSometimes it is hard to keep up all we'd like too - the blogging, visiting, writing and life. Hope your creativity and confidence in it comes back soon. Writer’s Mark
ReplyDeleteI think I'm just in one of life's blips, thank you for visiting Nancy. Hope your weekend is going well.
DeleteMy husband is the cake-maker in our house. When my boys were little he made birthday cakes in the shape of rockets and castle, and, most memorable Sonic the Hedgehog. I hope your weekend is going well.
ReplyDeleteI love all the pictures! A birthday cake made in the shape of a sheep? I am impressed!
ReplyDeleteThose tombs in the cliffs. I'm sure I've been there. It's either Turkey or Tunisia, I think! Looks like you had a great time and Happy Birthday to your daughter. We've had an Indian summer up our way over the weekend, kids are off school til Tuesday, so it's been very relaxed!
ReplyDeleteHi Annalisa - so pleased Nick enlightened me - just good to get away to a warm sea! Happy days and those 18 years passing by - congratulations to the three of you! The celebrations sound good to me ..
ReplyDeleteSheep cake .. well that's unusual .. but wonderful she's interested in farming and nature - typical west country lass ...
Cheers and happy days ahead even if they're closing in - Hilary