Thursday, 18 May 2006

The Hall Photos and Lunch with the Birthday Boy

 

Hello everyone,

I`d like to start by wishing my darling son Daniel a very Happy Birthday.  He`s the younger of my two kids by three years and today he`s reached the grand old age of 29!

He came round to see me this morning with his girlfriend Salina (pictured).  Sal brought me a huge piece of passion fruit and carrot cake from Starbucks.  Also Dan cut me and Jim a slice each of his chocolate birthday cake which I put in the fridge to eat later, along with the passion and carrot cake.  They stayed about an hour before heading off to see Kerry and Roman, just two minutes after they`d gone there was a tap on the back door and there was Dan, telling me to get ready as they were taking me out for lunch...and no excuses.  What could I do but comply....?  They took me to this lovely Italian restaurant called Francesco`s, where the food was wonderful.  I had a jacket potato with spiced chicken, bacon and mozzerella cheese.....it was divine!  How lovely to be treated like that when it wasn`t even my special day.  Bless him, he`s a real sweetheart at times.  When we eventually got home Jim had been home from work for over an hour.  He jokingly said how dare I go out to lunch without him, though later he told me that Daniel had told him the previous evening of his intentions.  All in all I`ve had a fantastic day, it just couldn`t be better apart from the fact that Kerry is still feeling really poorly.  Luckily for her she has the next two days off work to recuperate.

                       

Another nice thing that happened today was that Roman has taken his first steps, NOT unaided I hasten to add, but with Kerry holding his hands.  I`m sure now that he knows what his feet are for he`ll be using them more than ever!  I took some photos of him with Jim and sent them to Slava who is missing his little family very much.  I know he can`t wait to see them when they fly to St.Petersburg on June 6th. 

                       

I haven`t yet rang the school about those girls as I`ve had much better things to do today but I certainly will tomorrow.  The headmaster of that school taught both Kerry and Dan and he`s an extremely nice man and I know he doesn`t tolerate that kind of behaviour.  I`m sure he`ll announce what happened in assembly so the girls responsible will know that they`ve been reported, I just hope they`ll think again before acting like idiots, I doubt it but I can live in hope.

                        

As you can see I`ve posted the photos, before and after of my hallway.  I hope you like them.   Right, that`s it from me, I hope you`ve all had as nice a day as me.  Take care and Bye Bye for now. :o)

 

Witty Words

If at first you don`t succeed, skydiving isn`t for you.

Always use tasteful words, you never know when you`ll have to eat them.

A friend is someone who hears the song in our heart and tells us honestly if we`re singing out of key.

Why was Santa`s little helper depressed?

He had low elf-esteem.

 

29 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy BD to Daniel!!!! And Congrats to Roman on those 1st steps!!! ;)
Glad to hear he took you out, it's your special day too, if it weren't for you...there'd be no him! ;)
Hope Kelly is feeling better soon.
Great pics, TY for sharing, looks lovely as you finish!
Have a great upcoming weekend!
Hugs, SUGAR

Anonymous said...

WOW it looks beautiful and no wonder it was such a big job but now you can enjoy a job well done! it's beautiful! Your son and his girlfriend look so happy.... isn't that nice and you could share in it too by spending time with them. What a nice day for you. Sandra

Anonymous said...

Your carpet color is delicious!  I really like it!  Your remodeling is very nice I can see why you are so happy with it.  You have a very handsome son and his girlfriend is lovely.  I'm so glad you had a nice lunch out.  Isn't it nice to be spoiled like that once in a while?  You deserve it!                 Kathy

Anonymous said...

Oh Sandra it is lovely !  I think Jim has done a great job and I'm sure you feel the same,every thing looks good ,all colour coordinated ,and as you say you dont get spiked to the floor now you have that lovely carpet ,Hey little man about to walk ! So pleased you had a lovely day with Danny and Sal ..........Jan xx

Anonymous said...

Your hall sure does look lovely. I wish I could finish one of the many projects Kyle had started before he passed away last year. Glad you had a nice visit with your son Dan today. Cherish the time you have with them. Sunny

Anonymous said...

The hall looks GREAT Sandra. . love the colours! The doors are really nice too. . i really like those.The carpet is a lovely colour too,Jims done a great job there.Happy birthday to Dan. . .he is soooooo goodlooking!!!And wasnt that nice of him to want to take you to dinner. Roman will be walking before you know it!!

Anonymous said...

The hall looks GREAT Sandra. . love the colours! The doors are really nice too. . i really like those.The carpet is a lovely colour too,Jims done a great job there.Happy birthday to Dan. . .he is soooooo goodlooking!!!And wasnt that nice of him to want to take you to dinner. Roman will be walking before you know it!!

Anonymous said...

Whata  fabulous job Jim has done and well done to you too for the colour choice. I love the faux suede curtains and shade. What a difference the new doors make too.  I bet you feel very grand now as you trip barefoot up and down the stairs.  Happy B'day to Daniel. he is a handsome lad. Eve

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday, Daniel!  The new remodel looks fantastic!  Jim did a great job
~~Kath~~

Anonymous said...

Of coarse today was a special day for you. After all you the one most responsible for getting Dan into the world. Happy Birthday to him. The hallway and stairway and accessories look really pretty. A job well done. Congrats to Roman on making his first steps even if it was aided ones. Love your name tag. Helen

Anonymous said...

Hiya sandra,

Made me think of the Liver Birds when i said that!! Remember them??  LOL

Your son is gorgeous and so is his GFand your hallway looks lovely..glad they took Mum out too..

take care,

Lyn

Anonymous said...

Hi Sandra...
Happy Birthday to Daniel! I bet your glad the Decor is all finished...it looks great! love the curtains...
Astra
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Anonymous said...

Hey Sandra !!!

I would like to wish your son Daniel a very " Happy Belated Birthday ". They both looked happy in the picture they make a cute couple. The cakes sound devine. I happen to like Starbucks there is one here in Georgia. I love chocolate birthday cake I wish I could have had a piece. I also love carrot cake I haven't had any in a long time. It sounded like you had a wonderful time at Francesco's I really wish I could have been there to eat with you it sounds like the food is great. He sounds like a real sweetheart tell him hello for me will you ? Also tell Jim hello for me as well. I hope that Kerry gets better soon I'm sure she will.

Its wonderful to know that Roman is up and walking he will keep you on your toes. I liked the pictures of the hallway the after pictures are wonderful. I had a really wonderful day. It sounds like you had a wonderful day so I will let you go now after such a long message from me. Take care Sandra. Byyyyyyyyyye for now.

Anonymous said...

Nothing better then a Birthday celebration. What a handsome couple!!!!  Ive certainley missed reading your journal. It's great to be back :)

Kara

Anonymous said...

Your hall looks so good now, well done Jim! Happy birthday to Daniel, so glad you enjoyed the meal out with him, what a lovely surprise! Hope Kerry's soon better and well done Roman for finding his feet, he'll soon have you running around in circles!! Jeannette xx

Anonymous said...

Ah!  Dan and I are of the same mind, it seems.  I used to take my mother out for dinner on MY birthday.  After all, if it weren't for her I wouldn't even HAVE a birthday! It's a nice tradition, I think.Sounds like you both really enjoyed it.

Jim did a bang-up job on the redecorating.  Really nice.  I love the doors especially.  Oh!  And the floor.  And the carpet.  Great improvement.

Soon Roman will be walking every place you don't want him to go!  I got him pegged for a real adventerous boy.

Anonymous said...

Your boy is a cutie.  Daughters are wonderful but there's something about a mom & her son that's so special.  I was so thrilled when mine took me out on Mother's Day...And he always lets me take him to lunch for his birthday.  But get this, usually he wants to go to the hospital cafeteria (yes the one where I work & where he was born).  This year, I'll be on the ship heading for Alaska on his special day.  So I've got to remember to do lunch the week before.  Happy 29th birthday to Dan !!!   Linda in Washington  

Anonymous said...

i love your home, its beautiful. Love that brown carpet. Your son is so handsome and his GF is a beauty too!
I am glad you had a nice dinner out.
Hugs,lisa

Anonymous said...

Your stairway cetainly looks nice now. Dan.

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Anonymous said...

Your hall looks great...the carpet is a lovely colour!!  You've now put me in the mood of Starbucks cake so I think I'm going to have to go this afternoon.  Mmmm...carrot cake and a frapuccino!!
Gill xx

Anonymous said...

Daniel Happy belated Birthday ~ Sandra That is a beautiful picture of him and Salina ~ how lovely they took you out to lunch ~ glad you had a lovely day ~ You won't be able to stop Roman now he has taken his first steps ~ I can understand how Slava must be missing his little family ~ Jim has done the work in your Hallway beautifully ~ what a difference the before and after pictures show ~ Loved your witty words ~ Ally

Anonymous said...

Belated happy birthday to Dan...Hope mine take me out for surprise meals when they're grown up properly LOL...Do hope that the head of the school does give all the pupils a stern lecture on dangers of larking about on roads   Caff xxxx

Anonymous said...

Firstly happy belated birthday to dan - He looks lovely in that piccie :-)  Your hallway looks fab - well done Jim and yourself xx  Your lucky to be taken out to dinner and your jacket spud made my mouth water lol..........Awwwwww bless roman taking his first steps :-)

Anonymous said...

Happy Belated to your son.  How wonderful of them to take you out to lunch.  Sorry Kerry is still under the weather.  The redecorating looks fab.  I have one large bedroom that needs painting and a small bath that needs a complete overhaul.  Please send Jim our way.  LOL My hubby HATES to hang wallpaper.  
 Hope your weekend is great.  
Barb

Anonymous said...

Pleased you had a really nice day and tell Jim he's done a sterling job with the DIY. Looks lovely. Take care.
Sylvia xxxx

Anonymous said...

Nice to see Danny and girlfriend Sal and that they took you to lunch.  Italian.  Yum.  Oh...Roman....he will be taking off soon then and into everything.  
Sonya

Anonymous said...

I've been so behind on journals.  I just now got to your entry.  WOW your house looks so beautiful!!  I love everything you've done.  Glad you enjoyed your day.  And Roman now walking....look out!   You'll be running!  Have a good weekend!
Pamela

Anonymous said...

Happy belated Birthday Danny ,so nice they took you out to lunch.Your hall way looks really smart,well done Jim. Hope Kerry soon feels much better......Jeanxx

Anonymous said...

Happy Belated Birthday Daniel!!! Great photo!
Loved all of Jim's hard work in the hallway....carpet is so nice too.
He did a great job!
Hugs and love,
Joyce