Birthday!

[przed]

Another December 17th is nearly over, which means my birthday is nearly gone for another year.

It was a quiet night in this year, but the Sweetie proved again why he is the Sweetie and got me an awesome gift. Some of you may remember that last year he sprung Boromir's sword on me, which is still probably the best gift I've ever gotten. However, this year he came pretty darn close to matching it...

He sent away for the nifty army jacket I was coveting at the Police concert in November. How cool is that?

The Sweetie rather overestimated the size, but he's sending it in for an exchange. And it's still totally cool. My 16 year old self is very jealous that I've got this now. *g*



The opening of the gifts was followed by a yummy meal of takeaway sushi (mmm, unagi) and a white chocolate mousse cake produced by the same caterer who did our wedding. Here's a shot of the cake:



I'd hoped to watch Odd Man Out after dinner. It's one of my absolute favourite films and we'd recorded it off TCM early in the month. Unfortunately, we were both too dead to contemplate a two hour movie, but I did talk the Sweetie into watching an episode of Pros (Mixed Doubles! And he liked it!) so it was all good.

Now I must seriously pass out. We're all recovering from colds--although in the Sweetie's case that means he seems to be getting worse again--and a good night's sleep wouldn't come amiss.

Thanks again to everyone who sent birthday wishes. It made the day really special.

Comments

[shaw012145.livejournal.com]

You certainly have your 'sweetie' well trained ...

Was there any cake left over for Bodie ?

[przed.livejournal.com]

He came pre-trained. He's the perfect enabler. *g* What more do you need from a Sweetie.

As for the cake, there's plenty left for Bodie. (It's a wee cake, but extremely rich. And yummy.)

[shaw012145.livejournal.com]

Good ... Bodie gets grumpy if someone has eaten all the cake and not left him a slice :)

[przed.livejournal.com]

We wouldn't want a grumpy Bodie, would we?

[shaw012145.livejournal.com]

Definitely not ... he is likely to punch a side door :)

[paris7am.livejournal.com]

I meant to send you an email! but with under five minutes left... I hope that you have an amazing year - and I *know* that you will because seeing the world through fresh new eyes just does that for you. Wishing you every good and happy gift.

[przed.livejournal.com]

I'm definitely looking forward to the coming year. It's definitely a trip, seeing the world through new eyes. There is no one so joyful as a happy baby.

[laurashapiro.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday! Sorry I'm late. (: And the jacket looks good on you, even if it is rather huge.

[przed.livejournal.com]

Thanks! And the jacket is awesome. Or will be, once I've got a small. *g*

[sunray45.livejournal.com]

You certainly have a fantastic Sweetie and love the jacket, it looks nice and warm.

Hope you all recover well from your colds and your Birthday.

[przed.livejournal.com]

The Sweetie is indeed fantastic. As is the jacket. (It is way warmer than I originally thought, which means I'll be able to wear it well into fall. Yay!)

[schnuffi.livejournal.com]

Sounds like you had a great day. And that jacket looks awesome!

[przed.livejournal.com]

It was a lovely day. And I adore the jacket.

[bluespirit-star.livejournal.com]

Happy (belated) birthday!
*hugs*
I'm so glad you had such a great day!

[przed.livejournal.com]

Thanks! *hugs back*

[nakeisha.livejournal.com]

You do have a wonderful sweetie.

I'm glad you had a lovely day.

[przed.livejournal.com]

The Sweetie is a great guy. He and the little girl made it a lovely day.

[rosie55.livejournal.com]

Love the jacket and what an awesome cake - was the orchid real? What a thoughtful guy your Sweetie is!
Glad you had a good day and hope you all feel better soon.

[przed.livejournal.com]

The orchid was definitely real. The Sweetie is a seriously awesome guy.

I think we're all, mostly, on the men. Even the big guy.

[ancastar.livejournal.com]

ARGH!!! I am the biggest freaking loser in the history of freaking losers.

Happy Belated Birthday.

Oh, hon, I have no excuse other than ice (which I plan to milk until April at least). I was so bummed at losing a day of writing that I knuckled down last night to pound out some fic (stayed up till nearly midnight--no mean feat when you get up at 4:00). I didn't even get to your beta-ing. I plan to do that today if you're still interested.

I'm so glad your birthday was merry. The cake looks delish and the coat is wonderful (if a trifle large!!). I hope your coming year is filled to the brim with all manner of good things. Take care. Sorry again for being about seven hours too late! :-)

[przed.livejournal.com]

No worries. These days, I'm happy if I hit birthdays plus or minus a week.

Groovy that the writing is coming. (I'm looking forward to seeing your story.) And it was a great day. (The cake was very delish, and the coat is definitely a "trifle" large. If by a trifle you mean a boatload. *g*)

[callistosh65.livejournal.com]

I want to dive into your cake. Really. I'm not much of a chocolate gal, but I have this thing for white chocolate that can't be got rid of and this looks *divine*.

Sounds like you had a wonderful day and what a great pressie!!

[przed.livejournal.com]

I'm sort of allergic to chocolate and I'm not too big on sweets, but this cake is amazing. If you like white chocolate, it is to die for.

[pxr5.livejournal.com]

Happy Birthday!!!!

[przed.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

(Still trying to find time to listen to the B7 CD, BTW.)

[pxr5.livejournal.com]

No worries. Whenever you do, ping me and we'll have a good chat :-)

[msmoat.livejournal.com]

That is a seriously cool jacket! Your sweetie does earn top marks, doesn't he?

I'm so glad the day was good for you--and us, because of your story!

Now, ahem, don't you have a MUNCLE story to finish...? *g* (Okay, yes, hit me, but then I'm struggling over my own bloody deadline!)

[przed.livejournal.com]

The Sweetie gets major marks. (And the jacket has been mailed off for exchange. Yay!)

Now, ahem, don't you have a MUNCLE story to finish...?

Hey, it's done (okay, mostly done) but I'm just waiting on my last beta to weigh in. I should have the sucker finished tomorrow. And you? *evil grin*

[probodie.livejournal.com]

Love your coat, it looks really warm, adn the cake looks delish (wot, no swiss roll? lol) Glad your day went really well.

[przed.livejournal.com]

I lurv swiss roll, but can't do chocolate anymore. White chocolate mousse shall have to do. *g*

[partners4life.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry I missed it. So, wishing you Happy Belated Birthday wishes!!

[przed.livejournal.com]

Thanks! It was a nice birthday.

[phantomas.livejournal.com]

Love your coat, and the cake!
Your Sweetie is a Very Cool Sweetie :)

I've been missing birthdays left and right, this year, sorry. A very belated happy birthday for you *HUGS*

[przed.livejournal.com]

No worries on missing the birthday. I'm only fitful at noticing them myself these days. It was a lovely day.

[londonronnie.livejournal.com]

Sounds like an excellent day! And the jacket is brill - I want it!!

Can't think of a better way to end the day than watching Mixed Doubles, although Odd Man Out would have been great too. Am I allowed to brag a little bit, btw? Oh well, I'm going to anyway - the screenplay of Odd Man Out was written by a relative of mine... Hey, it's my one claim to fame - don't deny me it! *g*

[przed.livejournal.com]

Can't wait for the right size and the right weather so I can wear the jacket. It is completely brill.

As for a relative writing Odd Man Out, that is utterly cool. And thanks to you, I had to go check out the film's IMDB listing again, and noticed that it's available in the UK on DVD. That's moving up the order I was going to make anyway. James Mason on crisp, lovely DVD. Mmmmm.

[sooguy.livejournal.com]

Awesome birthday by the sounds of it and great gifts. So jealous about the jacket!!!!

Can you loan out "The Sweetie" to plan my birthday this coming year?

[przed.livejournal.com]

Don said you'd be jealous about the jacket. I'll let you try it on. *g*

I don't know if you really want him to plan your 40th, though. He gets stressed about stuff like that. Mind you, he is good at finding the cool gifts.

[cyanne]

Belated Happy Birthday, hon! It sounds like you had a wonderful day and you totally deserve it. *hugs*