Well officially I turn the BIG 40 on Tuesday however I had a little get together with close friends and family on Saturday. But first I must tell you the story pre birthday gathering:
5 Feb 2009
My dearest eldest brother Peter rings me asking what I was doing for my 40th I said nothing special its just another birthday. He then asks me are you sure Dave hasn't got a surprise lined up??? Dave was sitting next to me so I asked him. He looks at me blank No should I have??? Pete then replies useless well a group of us are coming down so get Dave to ring me tomorrow so we can organise things see ya.
After much discussions and a few tantrums I decided to take a few close friends and family out to dinner at the Esplanade. Dave did the budget and suggested approx 25 people would be good. So I get my invitation pack of 25 and gave them out.
20th Feb 2009
My dearest brother rings and informs me that they wouldn't be coming due to unforeseen circumstances. I was not impressed as I went through a few hurdles to organise this gathering and now the main person who made the fuss was not coming ARRRRRRRRHHHHH.
Meanwhile during the week I knew that my darling husband would not think to get a cake for me so I organised that myself from the Dessert Room nothing but chocolate.
21st Feb 2009 (Party Day)
Dave went for his usual 3 hour run (in the pouring rain). Once he got back I told him I needed to go to the shop to pick up my cake. To my amusement he replies with "What cake?" I said the birthday cake to which he replied "do you really need a cake and anyway how much is that costing?" Glaring at him at this stage I then said well did you get me a cake he grunts no. He persisted on questioning the reason for a cake and sadly I had to spell it out for him "ITS MY 40TH BIRTHDAY" and left slamming the door.
My cake was lovely and alas I did organise my own candles and if Dave had had his way he would have let me to stick the candles in and light them and sing happy birthday to me. Thank goodness for loving caring friends who took over the singing I love you guys XXXX
But wait theres more during dinner a phone call came for me. It was my darling brother wanting to know where the restaurant was as my mum was in Dunedin but couldn't find the place. I was thinking how did mum get to Dunedin and where would she sleep? The house was fill with two boarders and us. Well surprise surprise my brother, sister-in-law and mum had driven from Ashburton. Due to the rain their activities they had were cancelled so they decided to come down. I was so happy to see them, my brother makes me laugh heaps he is a huge blessing in my life. In the back of my mind, I was still trying to figure out where they would sleep but Pete wasn't staying they were going to drive back Ashburton which they did and got back about 3am.
An awesome night and even though there were a few little hick ups I'm glad I celebrated my 40th with those I love heaps.
Cathedral Caves quiet impressive
