I've been a bit anxious about my birthday this year, it's been hard celebrating my life for the last ten years on a date when so many people lost theirs and I knew this year would be particularly poignant and upsetting. Luckily my parents and Thomas were amazing, they took me away for the weekend to the beach and I got lots of hugs and licks from Harry* (in fact he came and sat next to me that birthday morning just to lick my face, I couldn't believe it) so here are a few of my phone photos from the weekend.
I took a few fuji's on the beach too but it was kind of nice to be camera free for the weekend after carrying around 6 in Paris.
Every year on my birthday for the past ten years, I've taken a moment to remember the terrible events that happened in 2001 and then another moment to appreciate everything and everyone in my life, I am truly glad to be alive and to have such amazing people in my life (friends included, how wonderful was yesterday's post?) and all I really wanted this year was to be with the people that I love and to go on the beach... and that's what I got.
*Harry is the dog btw, its totally acceptable for him to lick my face, haha, I thought I better clarify that...
I took a few fuji's on the beach too but it was kind of nice to be camera free for the weekend after carrying around 6 in Paris.Every year on my birthday for the past ten years, I've taken a moment to remember the terrible events that happened in 2001 and then another moment to appreciate everything and everyone in my life, I am truly glad to be alive and to have such amazing people in my life (friends included, how wonderful was yesterday's post?) and all I really wanted this year was to be with the people that I love and to go on the beach... and that's what I got.
*Harry is the dog btw, its totally acceptable for him to lick my face, haha, I thought I better clarify that...
Who doesn't want their face licked on their birthday?!
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Happy birthday Rhianne! I am so glad that you had a lovely weekend. I have a little package for you but I am so unorganised so will be posting this week, think of it as an extended bday :-) I think taking a moment each bday to think about the lives of others is a lovely gesture.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Rihanne!
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Glad to hear that you've had a lovely day, I agree with Megan, it's so nice of yours taking some time on to think about other people on your b-day.
Oh, and thank you for the sweet comment on my last post! :-)
i want to play with harry's pretty ears.... i love puppy ears. they are always soft and floppy and great :)
ReplyDeleteDearest Rhianne,
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Month. Harry is so cute. You lucky lady to get a birthday kiss.
hugs,
Fritzi Marie
Happy belated birthday! Harry seems like such a sweet dog. Makes me miss our family's dog :C
ReplyDeleteLove the pictures. The beach looks so peaceful.
love puppy kisses! so glad he did that for you.
ReplyDeletedon't feel bad about your birthday being on 9/11. you get to celebrate life which is the most important thing and those who died wouldn't want you ruining that day for yourself sweetie.
i love you and am so glad you had a good birthday, you deserve it!! xoxo
I'm glad your birthday was a good one. Harry is adorable, btw!
ReplyDeleteI can relate to feeling a little less than celebretory on your birthday... Mine is tomorrow, and I always feel a little guilty celebrating so near an anniversary of mourning for so many. :/
What beautiful pictures, Glad you had a good birthday.
ReplyDeleteaww :T well i am glad to read you had a nice birthday! & happy belated birthday!! hugs!!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you had a great birthday, even though it must be difficult sharing it with that tragedy for the past 10 years.
ReplyDeleteAnd by the way, I can't remember if I mentioned that you won the runner up in my giveaway!! I think I have your address but I will double check :)
Adorable doggie, eee! I love it. These photos are laid out in such a fun story-telling way :D
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love the photo of your parents and loooove how Harry is draped over T's knee whilst he reads the paper!
ReplyDeleteDog licks make the best presents at any time don't they?! There are certainly a lot going on around here at the moment.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear you got to spend your birthday just as you wanted dear girl , happy belated birthday xx
Happy Belated Birthday, Rhianne! I've had a crazy couple of weeks and haven't been by here in a while. I love the new look, and I'm glad that your family made your birthday just what you wanted it to be.
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Happy very belated birthday Rhianne! Love the new blog design, you're so clever! x
ReplyDeleteDid I miss your birthday?? Happy belated birthday!
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