my family decorated the house with every silk and piece of fabric they could find
all chalkboard art dedicated to me, and me only
gorgeous flowers and balloons delivered, from my lovely in-laws
emails and messages from far away loved ones (ie the only time my brothers ever email!)
food. lots of good food - including a box of aussie treats from my mum - see crumpet picture above
getting my birthday wish of sunshine (even though it was only a few hours), and laying in that sunshine admiring my adorable children, especially banjo with his 3-part hairstyle of curls, dreads, and straight.
handmade gifts (carved twig necklace by yindi, fimo painted dread bead by ivy, see above)
not having to change a single nappy or deal with bedtime!
all good. well, apart from the getting older bit...
Happy Late Birthday Emily!!
Posted by: Kea | April 18, 2011 at 07:41 PM
you deserve it, emily! the sun, the food, the attention, the beautiful presents hand-made by your beautiful children, the relaxing... even getting older can be fun ;)
xoxo
Posted by: nicole@lebenskuenstler | April 18, 2011 at 08:24 PM
happy birthday, emily!!! i loved your sunny, dirty, kid-filled, yummy, beautiful pictures. looks like a sweet day to remember. another year older, another year more lovely. hugs.
Posted by: Lindsay | April 18, 2011 at 08:36 PM
it sounds like a perfectly delightful well-deserved day... happy birthday.
Posted by: stephanie | April 18, 2011 at 08:38 PM
Love your interpretation of the day in photos. And I love the photo of your little gnome boy!
Posted by: Tara | April 18, 2011 at 08:46 PM
A wonderful and most perfect day... happy belated birthday!
Posted by: Jill | April 18, 2011 at 09:15 PM
Happy birthday Em,was thinking of you.Lilith sends all her love to Ivy.Love Clare
Posted by: Clare Hall | April 18, 2011 at 10:05 PM
A very happy birthday to you, Em!
Posted by: Erika Martin | April 18, 2011 at 10:53 PM
glad you had an awesome day. Your dreads are looking FAB!
Posted by: Di | April 18, 2011 at 11:41 PM
happy birthday em!!
Posted by: emily | April 19, 2011 at 02:23 AM
the photos tell it all, you are loved !!! the colourful kitchen decorations and chalkboard art (fantastic !), the lovely picnic , all beautiful !
Posted by: Mabel | April 19, 2011 at 02:34 AM
It all looks beautiful, just perfect, Happy (belated) birthday x
Posted by: beki | April 19, 2011 at 03:17 AM
It looks beautiful Em, I hope you had a fabulous day and getting older is a much better alternative than the other choice.
Posted by: Suzanne | April 19, 2011 at 04:56 AM
I'm so glad you had a wonderful birthday!
Posted by: Holly C. | April 19, 2011 at 05:16 AM
Those crumpets look so delicious! Must get some when I'm at the supermarket next!
Posted by: kris | April 19, 2011 at 05:42 AM
Sound lovely! Happy birthday!
Posted by: Chiara | April 19, 2011 at 06:20 AM
Sounds you had a wonderful Birthday Em....happy dutch birthday greetings :)..Xx
Posted by: Dani | April 19, 2011 at 06:37 AM
sounds like an utterly perfect day, and every bit well deserved. Happy birthday lovely lady - hope you have a year filled with love and adventures, family, friends and fun. x
Posted by: bohomumma | April 19, 2011 at 07:25 AM
Happy Birthday! It sounds like you had a wonderful day!
Posted by: Cari | April 19, 2011 at 08:07 AM
aww, happy birthday love!!
Posted by: ira lee | April 19, 2011 at 09:09 AM
Happy birthday! Looks like a lovely day was had by all. Best wishes for a fab year ahead.
Posted by: Juanita | April 19, 2011 at 09:11 AM
Happy Birthday! :)
Posted by: Mary Jo | April 19, 2011 at 09:53 AM
sounds P*E*R*F*E*C*T...
happy birthday!
Posted by: patty | April 19, 2011 at 09:54 AM
Happy Birthday!!
Posted by: Ellen | April 19, 2011 at 11:26 AM
I wish you a happy birthday !!!
To one of my favourite bloggers in the world...
All the best !!!
Posted by: Isabel | April 19, 2011 at 11:48 AM