After a period of uncertainty because of new Covid cases in Auckland, we were pleased that our family celebrations went ahead on Saturday. Leaving Gemma in charge of the caravan at Takapau, we drove up to Napier to meet up for the family lunch. Luckily, I had remembered to take the birthday cushion with me – wouldn’t it be terrible if I had left it at home? Birthday girl Kate had asked for a patchwork cushion in blue, and mentioned she rather liked hearts. So… blue hearts it was, luckily I made it in plenty of time, so I wasn't rushing around at the last minute. I used a pretty little doily for the label, many thanks to Heather who passed it on to me.
Kate’s Birthday cushion
It was so nice to meet up again, and share in this special day. Kate is not a big time party girl, and wanted this small lunch with family and friends, and will also be having other small get togethers with people close to her. Such a good idea.
My great niece Kate with her cushion
Sadly Kate’s grandparents (my sister and BIL Kathleen and Dennis) could not attend the birthday lunch. As they reside in a Rest Home and because of the Covid cases at the moment, all Rest Homes have gone into Lockdown, with no one except staff and essential provisions allowed to enter, or the residents permitted to leave. It was sad they couldn’t be with us, but so much better to be safe than sorry.
We had a lovely meal, with everyone enjoying their choices. Kate received some lovely gifts, and we watched as she cut the cake – cutting duty then taken over by my niece Lisa. The chocolate cake was scrumptious, with butter icing and decorated such pretty piped flowers.
Kate and Lisa, and the delicious cake
The birthday guests
And here we are
It was a lovely day, so nice to spend it with family and their friends. Happy 21st Birthday, Kate.
8 comments:
looks like you had a lovely family day - I hope the virus cases will be nipped in the bud so to speak quickly - the cake looks divine!
Happy Belated Birthday to Kate! The cushion is lovely, and how clever of you to use the doily as a label. Love the photo of you and Robin.
A lovely gift Jenny for a lovely girl. Sad about your Sister but as you say better safe than sorry. That cake looks amazing too. Happy birthday to Kate x
It looks like you all had a wonderful day. So lucky that you were able to go ahead with your lunch. The cushion is gorgeous.
Kate looks very happy with her birthday cushion! Shame your sister (her grandparents) couldn't be there. But with covid being around still it's best not to take chances.
I am pleased you were able to get together. It looks like it was a lovely day. Sad that her grandparents couldn't be there but much better to be safe.
Hi Jenny how lovely that you could get together to make it a special day for Kate. Wow the cushion that you made for Kate is so pretty ,and Kate looks rapt with it,well done Jenny on your beautiful work,I also love the pic of you and hubby ,a lively one to be framed xx
Aren't you glad you're a sewist who can make a blue heart pillow and embroidered name upon request?! Such a good talent you have to share. I'm happy for you to have been able to gather with family, in spite of COVID-19's appearance in NZ. Stay safe.
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