I can't remember ever having a better birthday than I had yesterday. Thank you all for your sweet notes and birthday wishes, those who posted them and those who didn't.
Andy and I met at a new (for me) Mexican restaurant and had a great lunch. I think it is now my new favorite place for Mexican food. (For those of you in the area, it's called Hacienda Mexican Grill and it's located in the little strip mall just east of Wal-Mart in Irondale.)
Andy knows the girl who was our waitress, and she told her that it was my birthday. Andy warned me to be on guard because they usually come out with some kind of noise maker and a dessert and sing "Happy Birthday" to birthday people.
So after we had finished our lunch and were sitting talking, a great noise ensued behind me (sounded like a Thompson machine gun to me). I screamed and tried to crawl through the brick wall beside our booth. And even though Andy saw them coming, it scared her too. But the tasty sopapilla, served with honey, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce, made up for the scare.
After lunch, we went on up the street to the new Edge movie theatre to see "Red Riding Hood" on it's release day. The movie was great, in spite of all the interruptions. This new theatre hasn't quite got its act together. The movie kept stopping. I think it did that about eight or ten times. And since the projectionist (or whatever they're called now) wasn't staying at his post, every time the movie stopped, somebody (somebody being the fellow sitting behind us) had to go out to the lobby and have somebody find him. It was quite aggravating, but we all got free passes out of it. And when RRH comes to PPV or Red Box, I'm going to watch it again. It was a much better movie than I even expected it to be. Bet it'll be even better when I get to watch it all the way through without interruptions.
After the movie, Andy and I went grocery shopping, then home. Sophie, Skipper, and I went over to Paul's and visited with neighbors in his driveway for about an hour, then came home.
Later in the evening, my sister Ramey stopped by with the beautiful tea cup filled with spring flowers, pictured above and below.
So in spite of the near heart attack from the Mexican noise maker and the movie that wouldn't keep playing, it was a WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY. So now, on to the sewing room.
BTW, I'm linking to Beverly's Green and Pink Saturday today. She added green today in honor of St. Patty's Day.
And remember, everybody, to turn your clocks forward one hour tonight so you won't be late for church or whatever you're planning tomorrow. I hate springing forward. One of these days, I'm going to do like the grandparents of a friend of mine always did--they refused to spring.
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On 03/12/2011, debby messner said ...
Happy Belated Birthday Susan. I am way behind right now. Love those flowers in a tea cup. So glad it was a good birthday. ((((HUGS))))b
On 03/12/2011, Kathleen said ...
Belated Happy Birthday Susan!I love the cup and saucer arrangement and it can be remodelled when the flowers have finished too!I have a similar one but with a silk flower arrangement of an orchid and I love it!
Have a peaceful weekend.
On 03/12/2011, Andy said ...
Love the flowers!
On 03/12/2011, Barbara Anne said ...
I'm happy to hear you had such a delightful birthday, despite the scare at the restaurant! The teacup and lovely spring flowers is the prettiest arrangement I've ever seen, too.
Big hugs!
On 03/12/2011, molly said ...
Now you have me wanting Mexican food!!! Sounds like the perfect birthday, especially the movie! I want to see it soon.
Molly
On 03/12/2011, hunnybunny said ...
Happy Birthday!!!!! Sounds like good company makes up for all the excitement and pauses. Hope you have a great day in your sewing room.
On 03/12/2011, Nicole said ...
Belated birthday wishes Susan! It sounds like you had a perfect day.
On 03/12/2011, Gretchen said ...
Happy belated birthday! Sounds like a fun day with a surprise dessert even:) Lovely spring flowers. Hope you have a great weekend even though we lose one hour of it.
On 03/12/2011, Ruth said ...
Happy Birthday for yesterday, Susan. So glad that you had a great day. The flowers in a tea cup are gorgeous.
Its still Winter here, so its hard to believe that its warm enough for you to gather on a driveway for a social event.
Hugs from the North
Ruth
On 03/12/2011, Lynn said ...
A belated Happy Birthday! That is just the cutest floral arrangement in a tea cup!
On 03/12/2011, Deanna said ...
Happy belated birthday Susan!
Even with all the mishaps it still turned out to be a good day with a bit of comedy thrown in the mix!
Happy Pink and Green Saturday!
Deanna :D
On 03/12/2011, Deanna said ...
Happy belated birthday Susan!
Even with all the mishaps it still turned out to be a good day with a bit of comedy thrown in the mix!
Happy Pink and Green Saturday!
Deanna
On 03/12/2011, Kai said ...
I'm SO happy you had a good bd! I laughed myself silly over your description of the - uh - rather loud 'surprise' at the Mexican restaurant! Hey, maybe the stop-and-start movie issue was designed to allow patrons to catch their collective breath after scary stuff happened. LOL! That HAD to be annoying! I am NOT happy when I'm interrupted during ANY movie or program! Awhile ago I was watching THE BREAKOUT KINGS, a new A&E series (I had taped the pilot and saved it for today) when - CRUD! - the guy directly across the street decided to bang FOREVER on a tire rim, trying to remove it, AND the people next door to HIM started using my very least favorite EVER tool - the dreaded leaf blower. ARRRRRGGGHHH! I had to swallow a BUNCH of bad language! Anyway, I'm GLAD you and Andy saw the movie, & had a nice meal, and glad Ramey brought you such a pretty gifty! Also glad you and your friends gathered awhile at Paul's! LOVE YOU, SWEET GIRL!
On 03/12/2011, Genie Robinson said ...
The lilly and rose are gorgeous. That first arrangement is so lovely: simple and colorful. For what more cow;d the birthday girl ask. I am sending you a belated happy b’day wish from the Blue ridge Mountains of Virginia. XOXO Genie
On 03/12/2011, CarlaHR said ...
A very happy belated birthday to you Susan. May the coming year be filled with much happy stitching!!!!! Glad you enjoyed your meal despite the scare and love the flowers! Aren't daughters and sisters the best?
On 03/12/2011, Jan said ...
Happy belated birthday, Susan! It sounds like it was a wonderful, fun-filled day! Jan
On 03/12/2011, Beverly said ...
Happy Belated Birthday, dear Susan, and Happy Pink Saturday, too.
Your birthday sounds perfect. Thank goodness your birthday dessert was delish, and it made up for the scare. Your flowers are so pretty.
On 03/12/2011, Gracious Cottage said ...
Susan,
I am visiting you from Pink Saturday.
Your flowers are very nice for today's blog party.
Please visit me too if you have a chance.
monah
On 03/12/2011, Marydon said ...
Happy birthday, better late than never, Susan. May your life be filled with many joys & blessigns as you celebrate another beautiful year.
Happy St. Paddy's Day ~
Have a wonderful weekend ~
TTFN ~
Marydon
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On 03/12/2011, Jo said ...
Happy, Happy Birthday to you, Susan. Hope you had a wonderful day, sounds like you did. I will have to find the Mexican restaurant next time we go to Birmingham. We love mexican food. I love the flowers in the teacup. Hope you have a great weekend.
On 03/13/2011, alexandrine said ...
Happy Birthday !
Joyeux anniversaire !!!!!!!!!!!
On 03/13/2011, LaVoice said ...
Happy belated birthday. Sounds like you had a blast for this one.
On 03/14/2011, Sandy said ...
So glad you had a good birthday. Our Mexican restaurant does the same thing and they let you wear the sombrero hat, if you choose to. They really make a birthday a festivity!!
On 03/14/2011, Diane W said ...
Sounds like you had a very nice birthday.
On 03/14/2011, Vickie said ...
Happy Birthday Susan, sorry I am late. It has been busy in my neck of the woods. I love your blog, and visit it often. I love the quilts, the decorations you show and the stories about your dogs. I hope this year brings you good health and few fibro outbreaks. Happy Spring too.
Vickie
On 03/16/2011, Lavender Dreams said ...
I'm stopping by with birthday wishes...hope you're still celebrating! HUGS! ♥♥♥
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