Pearceful Moments - Birthday Wishes

This week it was my birthday. It has always been a particularly special day because it is full of great happiness and sadness for my family. I can only imagine the emotion the day bought my grandfather when he was alive. You see my grandfather was born on the 4th July. One day, on his birthday, his father died. Then, a few years later on his birthday, his first granddaughter was born (that was me). Then, a few years later on his birthday, a grandson was born (my cousin). Imagine the emotion that he felt each year as he marked his own aging, remembered his lost father, and celebrated new life.

I have always loved sharing my day with Donald McIntyre. I have missed you. We honoured you when we named our brave little boy, Jack Roman McIntyre.

My daughter gave me these lovely flowers for my birthday. In a couple of days they will be magnificent. I love the scent of oriental lilies throughout the house.

I love to bake, so threw together this quick and easy cake for myself after work. We cannot have a birthday without a cake. It is all part of the tradition. And, of course there must be the 'Happy Birthday' song. I made a wish for my year ahead, and I wish with all my might that I make that wish come true.

Keep an eye out for a post with the recipe for this 'Oh so delicious' lemon cake with swiss butter cream ....with sprinkles of course.