Sunday 29 January 2012

Birthday cake any one ????

HI every one :)
well as you can tell from the title, there is a piece of birthday cake for you all ... it was yesterday the 28th Jan  and I was  *cough cough  years of age ... heheheh ...
kettle is on for you all to have a cuppa with your cake too :0
well I have had a busy old week with one thing and another ... 
on Tuesday night Kath and Chris and I went to a craft cafe in the village where they live .... its a lovely little place with china cups and saucers and tea pots that don't match but look perfect together and rather nice cup cakes too ;) we had a lovely couple of hours stitching and chatting .... I took with me the Cherry wood design "Needles" and got a bit stitched on it too :) 
I have been working on Kaths present as much as I can ... the only time I seem to get atm with Bentley is an hour or two on an evening so things aren't moving as fast as normal .... *sigh  but he is worth it ....
I have told him all about you and even managed to get him to pose for you ... as we have learnt the word "sit" ..lol .. he loves to run round the garden and pick every little leaf up and then go "chase me "...lol 
We had stitching night at the mouse house this week and I managed to run the hoover round and tidy up the scattered toys up before the girls came Phew ..lol needless to say not much stitching got done as Bentley decided to nick Bevs threads and run off eeeekkkk .... luckily it was got before any slobber got on it ...
DD2 and I went to Morrisons (local supermarket ) and got some bits and bobs and a chocolate birthday cake for the girls to have some on Thursday night .... we decided to treat ourselves to a ginger bread cookie when disaster struck !!!! the icing on it was rather hard and much to my horror it fractured one of my bottom teeth LL 5 to be precise ..... good job I've got an appointment next week to go for my annual check up ..... 
My birthday day  dawned beautiful and sunny and I spent a lovely hour opening up my cards and presents and would like to thank every one who sent me cards and goodies especially Jo ,Becka,Kath, Gillie and Val just to name a few ....(there is some more goodies on the way too *vbg)
Becka  picked me to be her birthday month girl and stitched me a beautiful little mouse ornament and in my parcel sent some needles and pins , some lovely ribbon and a beautiful piece of fabric with tea pots on it all with the theme of pink :) and some tea :)  she knows me tooo well hehehehe 
another cuppa ????
I certainly was spoilt rotten and as it was my birthday I started a new piece I've wanted to do for ages and it was kitted up last November ... I sew'd my heart by beth twist  and although I haven't got very far ...I love it ... I have done a little bit more than the photo will show .... 
On Saturday night 21  of us went ten pin bowling to help me celebrate my birthday and with something to eat as well ... well we had such a laugh ..... four lanes of bowlers and much cheering when I got a strike .... and lots of laughs when I missed heheheh .... the bowling balls are really too heavy for me so I had to launch them in the general direction .... I didn't come last at any rate heheheh.
A few things I must remember to mention .... Autumn is having a wee give away :) Di  has been really good and stitched every day this last month sooo please go and pop over and say hi .. and encourage her on her stitching marathon :)
I've been awarded the versatile blogger award by Ali  and June so I will do a separate post about that later otherwise we will be here all night ...lol but thanks ladies for choosing me :)
ok with out further ado I shall pop up the photos for you to drool over ..lol 
Cherrywood designs Needle

getting there :)

from Becka

lovely goodies :)

my cards 

I sew'd my heart new start 28/01/2012

Cake any one :)
worn out little pup tucked up

learnt the word "Sit"

posing in the mirror

my new hoodie

and another view 




soooo there you go a Bentley fix as well as my stitching ...lol 
hope you all had a fab stitchy weekend and I shall catch up with you all real soon  :)
t.t.f.n :) love mouse xxxxxx

70 comments:

Lesleyanne said...

Happy Belated Birthday. Sounds like you have had a lovely week. Gorgeous stitching and goodies received. Love the pictures of Bentley.

marly said...

Happy happy birthday Miss Mouse! I love that checked fabric and the thread you're using. And that Bentley! Oh my I love sweeties. What a face.

natalysneedle said...

Sounds like you had a most delightful day! Happy Belated Birthday!

Myra said...

Happy Birthday! The cake sure was good. ;o)

DJ said...

Happy Birthday, Ms Mouse!! Looks like you had a great time. I am still waiting on a package to arrive then I will send out your present!! Your stitching is amazing, and your pictures of Bentley sooooo cute! Hope to catch up with you soon! *Hugs*

Autumn said...

Happy Birthday!!! I'm glad you got some special goodies. You deserve all the happiness in the world.

pandy said...

aw Happy Birthday! You got some wonderful things there, and I'll take a slice of that cake off your hands. It looks soo yummy! Birthday cake is my fav kind of cake! :D Bentley is so cute, too. take care :)

Julie M said...

Happy Belated Birthday Mouse! Looks like you were very spoiled indeed!

Great progress on your stitching, the little hedgehog is a cutie!

I like Bentley's new hoodie. My daughter bought a t-shirt for her boyfriends dog that says "bitches love me" on the back of it. Rupert is always dressed up when Abby is around!

have a wonderful evening!

Bertie said...

Happy Belated Birthday Ms Mouse, it's good to be spoiled!
Dear Bently, butter wouldn't melt in his mouth looking at us like that!! LOL

Margaret said...

Happy belated birthday! Love all the stitching and the lovely goodies you received too! Bentley is so adorable in his hoodie! What a cutie! Hope they can fix your tooth for you at the dentist -- yuck!

Catherine said...

Oh, Happy Birthday dear Mouse!! Sounds like you've had a wonderful time ~ all except the toothe part ~ I hope it's not bothering you too much....
Wonderful goodies and yummy cake!

QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DI said...

Oh--Happy Birthday to you--
Happy Birthday to you--
Happy Birthday to Mouse--
Happy Birthday to you!!!
and how old are you now???lol
Hey--I love pink, teapots and that cute mouse cross stitch is just too much--think you should send those to me!!!
Hugs, Di
Opps--sorry Bentley--
you are cutie too!!

Sarah said...

Happy belated birthday to you Mouse, it looks like you had an absolutely lovely day! Well deserved too of course. Bently is gorgeous, as always!

Jo who can't think of a clever nickname said...

Happy Birthday (3rd time!), love your cards and prezzies.
I looked at the Heartstring Round the World, I'm guessing you're number 25? What a great idea to send a special chart to all the contributors. Now I just need a fancy phone!

Unknown said...

Happy Birthday, sounds like you had a wonderful day and you have gotten some lovely presents there. That cake looks delicious and ouchie to the tooth :(
Bentley is getting cuter and cuter :)

Laurie in Iowa said...

Happy Belated Birthday greetings. Lovely stitching and gifts. I adore Bentley's new hoodie.

Joysze said...

Happy Belated Birthday, sweetie!! You deserve all those pressies and more. :D

Ooooh, yummy looking cake. Thanks for sending a piece my way.

Bentley is such a little darling. :D

Rhona said...

Happy birthday! And I will most definitely have a slice of cake...I miss British cake especially the fondant icing (excuse me while I drool!!)
Love the teapot fabric - how cute! And speaking of cute...adore the pics of Bentley.

Colleen said...

A very Happy belated Birthday wishes to you, dear Mouse. Thank you for the piece of cake, it was delicious! Wonderful presents & stitching! Bentley is a sweetheart and look at those eyes, oooh what a cutiepie!

Nancy said...

Sounds like you had a wonderful birthday! So many gifts and cards! Your stitching is looking good, I really love that little hedgehog!
Bentley is so very cute!!

Anna van Schurman said...

Happy Birthday, belatedly.

Ziggyeor said...

Happy Belated B-day.

Hope your tooth is all right.

Bentley sure is growing! My friend has 2 puppies and I'm waiting for her to tell me they've gone! Today they went in her clean clothes :p

Love the stitching, that hedgie is adorable!

Carol said...

♫♪♫ Happy Birthday To You ♫♪♫

It sounds like you had a grand day, Mouse! Lovely gifts from so many friends...Did you know I'm going to meet Gillie in person on Friday?? I can't wait!

Deborah said...

Happy Belated Birthday! Sounds like a great time was had by all. Bentley is adorable.

Lorna @scrapsnscribbles/letssewit said...

happy birthday, glad you had good time x

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to you!!

Ali said...

Sounds a great day with lots of goodies and fab stitching done as well!!! What more could a girl want xx

Christine said...

Glad you had such a nice birthday.
I was just reading the bit where you asked if we wanted another cuppa when DH walked in and gave me a cup of tea. Spooky huh?
Great stitching and birthday goodies

Lois said...

Belated birthday wishes! Glad you'd a good day. What a lot of lovely goodies you received!

cucki said...

happy belated birthday dear..
sound like you had a fun time.
hugs xx

catherine said...

Happy belated birthday to you. it sounds as though you had a lovely time. Stitching pics look fab and such lovely things for your gifts. Doggie is gorgeous. Have a good week
x catherine

Siobhán said...

Happy belated birthday! I'm so glad that you had a good day--despite the tooth issue! Lovely stitching and gifts! Give Bentley some snuggles for us.

Bekca said...

Bentley is just adorable! Really sweet pictures.
I'm glad to hear you liked my parcel, I hope you can use everything!
It sounds like you had a fab time celebrating your birthday. Cake =yum!
Best wishes.

Denise said...

Wow - look at those cards! Happy Birthday! Thanks for saving us a piece of your cake!

Fee said...

Hi Mouse,
I am trying to comment as I've been reading your blog for a bit so here I am! Love your dog, very gorgeous, and Happy Birthday wishes too!

Fee

Cath said...

Happy Birthday . Glad you had fun .
good luck at the dentist. XXX

Vickie said...

Happy Belated Birthday to you! Love Bentley's hoodie. ♥ You are very blessed. So sorry about your tooth!

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday dear hope you had a great day and good luck at the dentist xxxxxx
Lorraine

Michelle said...

Glad you had a nice day Mouse - oh that picture of Bentley is just lovely x

Teresa said...

Some wonderful birthday goodies. Happy Birthday. Sorry about the tooth.
I'll be right over for a piece of cake and a cup of tea.
Teresa's Heartfelt Stitches

Minnie said...

Happy Belated Birthday to you and thanks for sharing your cake. I'm glad you enjoyed your day.
Bentley is so smart and cute love his new hoody.

BrendaS said...

Happy Belated Birthday:))
Great gifts and Bently is just as cute as a button!:)

Beth said...

Happiest of Birthdays! Sounds like you've had an on-going celebration - the best kind! Enjoy!

♥ Nia said...

Happy birthday!! Sounds like you had a great day :D
Sorry to hear about your tooth =/ at least was the cookie good? hehehehe
Lovely stitching wips :)

"pappi puikoissa" said...

Happy birthday :) It's not so bad, getting old, or what do you think?

Oh, that dog, it smelts my heart! <3

butterfly said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET MOUSE.

Hope you had a great day.
Bentley is so cute give him a hug from me, take care.

CATHI said...

Happy Birthday! It is a bit late, but nevertheless... :o)

Cathi

Kate said...

Belated Birthday Wishes.
Nice updates on your stitching & Bentley.

Rita said...

Belated happy birthday wishes. It sounds like you had a lovely birthday.

Beautiful stitching, cards, and birthday stash!

Maggie said...

Happy Birthday for yesterday!

Hope it was a great day :-)

Anonymous said...

Happy Belated, You and me are Birthday month sisters yeah! Love the presie pictures and Bentley of course

Little Miss Stitchy Stitch said...

Happy birthday!!! Hope you had a wonderful day

Veronica said...

Happy Birthday, Mouse! You share the same birthday as my brother :) Wonderful gifts and cards. You certainly deserve them. Ten pin bowling, eh? That must have been fun. Hope you got your tooth fixed.

Hugs,
Veronica.

Thoeria said...

Happy Birthday for Saturday Mouse! Had no idea we shared a birthday ... but it explains a LOT :-D Lovely pressies and stitching all round and Bentley is looking smart in his hoody!

Julie said...

Belated birthday wishes, sounds like lots of fun was had celebrating.
Nice stitchy progress. Your handsome chap is looking lovely.

Susan Elliott said...

Happy happy birthday Mouse!!

stitchesnscraps said...

Sound like you got spoiled rotten for your birthday, you lucky girl! Thanks for sharing your adventure! Love, love, LOVE the pics of Bentley! He is such a sweetie!

Melissa J.

Ellen said...

Belated birthday greetings! Your birthday should be easier in the future for me to remember because it is the same day as my daughter and the day after my 4-year old grandson. Hope you're still celebrating!sclarm

Kathy said...

I hope your Birthday was the best! It looks like you received some lovely gifts too.

OMG I am more in love with Bentley every time I see him. He is such a darling.

EvalinaMaria said...

Happy belated birthday my dear! Sure you have a lot of friends thinking of you!

Susan said...

Happy belated birthday! It sounds like you had a wonderful day and received some very nice gifts. The stitching is, as always, beautiful.

Dani - tkdchick said...

Happy Belated Birthday Mouse!!!!!

Wow you were well spoilt as you should be!!!

Wonderful stitching!

Sally said...

Happy Belated Birthday Mouse! You received some gorgeous gifts and you deserved them too :)

Lovely new start. Beth has some gorgeous designs. Have you seen the new one????

Lovely cake!

Cute photos of Bentley:)

Petites xxx et Cie said...

Sorry Mouse, I missed your anniversary... happy belated birthday my dear Mouse.
Take care
Bisxxx et une caresse pour Bentley

Caitlin @ Naughts Cross Stitches said...

happy birthday :D! Looks like a wonderful day.

Brigitte said...

Happy belated birthday wishes for you, Mouse. You seem to have had a wonderful day with nice friends and cards and gifts. Lovely stitching, particularly the hedgehog piece. So pretty.

Anne said...

?? I swore I made a comment on this post...I was just checking your blog to see if you had a more recent post (backlogged in reading). Anywho, Happy Belated birthday!!!What lovely gifts you got! I really love that tea fabby from Becka! So sweet!! And that mouse holding something in his hands...makes me think of the Brambly Hedge mice (my favourite books as a child and adult!) That cake looks yummy as I'm sure it was!!!

Oh that sweet, adorable, worn out pupoosky!!!

Nancy in IL said...

Mouse, I'm so sorry I missed your birthday - 29, right? Anyway, it looks as though it was a happy one for you! Lot of cards, friends, family, stitchy goodies, cake (fondant?), and of course Bentley! My, he's growing by the day! One of these days, he will no longer resemble a puppy, but dress him in cuties while you still can, LOL!

I love the 2nd design down with the adorable little hedgehog! That is to die for! Your stitching is so nice, Mouse!

Carin said...

I also missed your birthday but I send you my congrats. Hope you had a wonderful day !!

TinaTx said...

Happy belated birthday! I'm sorry I'm late - I am SOOOOO far behind in blog reading!
I'll be 'coughing' on my birthday this year too! LOl