For as long as I can remember, some friends of ours have hosted a birthday party for me. We are invited to their home (‘please come early‘) where we are treated to some of the best food you will ever eat.
First, we have appetizers, then one of Rema’s famous salads. Really, I don’t know anyone who can prepare a more interesting and tasty salad than Rema. The main course this year was prime rib accompanied by garlic mashed potatoes, roasted candied carrots, sauteed asparagus with cheese, and butter crust buns (she apologized for not making gravy)!
Then there’s the cake. OMG this year it was carrot cake with brown butter cream cheese icing covered in toasted pecans, pumpkin seeds, and candied ginger! I still feel full . . .
And as always there is the huge bag full of gifts. Most items are in shades of green since Rema knows that green is my favourite colour. Of course there is the usual box of Turkish Delight which I simply cannot eat – my teeth would fall out and I am not kidding about that! I decided that a photo collage would be as satisfying as eating that whole box of candy (I was right).
So, thank you Lyle and Rema, for being there, for taking the time, and for making me feel so special on my birthdays. No matter how old I get I still look forward to this ritual and it is so very appreciated.
wow. that’s got to be the sweetest birthday present tradition i’ve ever heard of. SO nice! happy belated to you!
Wow, these are some VERY special friends Barb, and the meal sounds just scrumptous!
These images are beautiful, and I love how you’ve presented them here.
Thank you so much for sharing with us at The Creative Exchange this week.
Have a wonderful day, and a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!
lisa.
Wow…what special friends! Most families I know don’t do that for their members. ;-) When I first visited this post, I was struck by the fabulous creamy pastel colors. Beautiful images, Barb. (Happy Birthday!)
The image is lovely and food sounds fantastic – you are lucky to have such great friends:)
Happy Birthday to you, Barb!
Wonderful pastell tones in the flowers and the candy. Great work !
Kind regards, Synnöve
Beautiful!
Regards and best wishes
Such a wonderful friend you have! Your collage is a beautiful way to remember the occasion.
Well first Happy Birthday and 2nd what wonderful friends to help make your day so very special. I got hungry just reading the menu. I have tasted Turkish Delight, but it sure looks good. Lovely collage!!
Happy Birthday! Your photos are lovely. Glad you had a nice celebration. I’m following you via Linky Followers from the Blog Hop. Hope you’ll follow back.
Lynn at Cottage and Creek
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What a nice birthday and what lovely photography. I found your beautiful blog on the It’s so Cheri linky bloghop. I’m a new Linky follower of yours.
Oh that carrot cake sound unbelievable! Lucky you!
Came by and followed you on Linky from Create with Joy’s blog hop. I would love a follow back when you get the chance. Thanks so much and have a great day!
Mary@http://www.mmbearcupoftea.com
Wow! What a treat! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
You’ve got some very nice friends! Bravo to all of you!
Unfortunately, I can’t help you with the candy, because I would lose my teeth too! And I’m not kidding either!
Thanks for sharing;o)
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Have a fabulous day****
Belated birthday wishes to you :) These are wonderful images, I hope you had a great day.
A wonderful tradition indeed. The food and company sound amazing. Happy belated birthday!
True friends, such a wonderful gift in themselves. That carrot cake would have been all I needed, at least the icing would have. Happy belated Birthday. :))