Everything And Nothing: "65"

Sunday, 27 October 2013

"65"

Our weekend has been so busy - celebrating MWM's 65th birthday, which was yesterday.

It started on Friday evening when we took all our family to our favourite Chinese restaurant for a meal. Here's some photos from the evening.

Sitting down to dinner.

In the next photo are
Back row - Sons Nick and Dan, MWM, Me, Daughter-in-Law Alison.
Next row - Eldest Grandson Sam, Kai, Nate and Harry
Front row - Granddaughter Gracie and Mother-in-Law Jean

There was one person missing, Dan's partner Fiona who was stuck in traffic on her way home from work, unfortunately she didn't manage to get to the restaurant but she didn't miss out on the food because there was so much of it the restaurant boxed up what was left and Dan took it home for her.

Yesterday was MWM's actual birthday and we spent it with our good friends Tony & Karen. We went to Manchester and did a pub crawl before going to our favourite Indian Restaurant for a scrumptious meal, after which we hit a few more bars. Here's some photos of us enjoying ourselves.

We had a great time and MWM said it was his best birthday ever!

19 comments:

Valerie said...: How nice that MWM had a double celebration. Looked like two fun events and how great that the hotel boxed up some food for the missing guest. Belated birthday greetings to the man himself.; 27 October 2013 at 14:57
Maggie May said...: That looked like a wonderful celebration and a luxurious place to eat in with all the people you love to share the occasion.
Glad the one who missed out had a doggy bag!
Belated Happy Birthday to the "important man"
Magie x

Nuts in May; 27 October 2013 at 15:45
Akelamalu said...: LOL yes he doesn't do things by halves Valerie!

Yes it was lovely to have all the family together, something that doesn't happen very often so very special for a special day Maggie; 27 October 2013 at 16:12
Jenny Woolf said...: What nice family photos, and a great birthday to be remembered always!; 27 October 2013 at 19:37
Cloudia said...: Happy Birthday! What lovely faces in your tribe - glad to be an auxiliary members:-)

Aloha; 27 October 2013 at 20:28
Ron said...: HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY to MWM!!!!!!

AWESOME photos! And it looks like you all had the BEST time!

You look absolutely BEAUTIFUL, m'dear! What a stunning lady you are!

X; 27 October 2013 at 22:47
A Lady's Life said...: Wonderful to have such a happy birthday; 28 October 2013 at 05:18
Akelamalu said...: Thankyou Jenny and yes, it was a birthday to remember. x

I'll tell him Cloudia, thankyou. xx

I'll pass on your birthday wishes Ron and thankyou for the compliment. xxxx

It is indeed Lady's Life x; 28 October 2013 at 10:53
Flowerpot said...: It looks amazing Ak - what a great family!; 28 October 2013 at 11:14
Commander Zaius said...: Best wishes to MWM!; 28 October 2013 at 12:05
Akelamalu said...: Thanks Flowerpot and Beach xx; 28 October 2013 at 12:32
Gledwood said...: Wow your family is just like the ones off the television. I can't remember the last time ours had a get-together anything like that.

You know who you remind me of? Emma Harte from Barbara Taylor Bradford's A Woman of Substance/etc! As portrayed on screen by Deborah Kerr
:-); 29 October 2013 at 19:02
Akelamalu said...: Which family Gleds The Waltons??? LOL Thanks, I'll take it as a compliment. xx; 30 October 2013 at 13:17
G-Man said...: I used to know a Akelamalu.
Saucy wench that never stayed put..
I sure miss her...:-); 1 November 2013 at 13:58
Sandi McBride said...: Lovely birthday for MWM...and he doesn't look a day over 64! Happy Birthday to him!
Sandi; 1 November 2013 at 23:49
Travis Cody said...: Happy birthday MWM!; 2 November 2013 at 02:39
MorningAJ said...: I think that's a typo. He's never 65!

Glad you had a good time.; 4 November 2013 at 09:41
CrystalChick said...: Looks like MWM (and his lovely wife) had a good time with family and friends to celebrate his birthday!
All good wishes to him for a happy year!; 4 November 2013 at 17:06
Akelamalu said...: I used to know a G-man but he doesn't visit me anymore since I stopped playing Flash 55. :(

LOL thanks Sandi I'll tell him.

Cheers Trav I'll pass on your wishes.

He'll love you for that AJ!

We did indeed Crystal chick, thanks for the birthday wishes I'll pass them on.; 8 November 2013 at 11:50

Kit - Book Reviews

Stephen

This was a fantastic read. My mother is a niece of Joe and so Kit was my Great Grandmother, and so relating to some of the characters was fantastic. Thanks for a moving tribute to our Great Grandmother.

Lorraine

How lovely and a wonderful tribute. Your father must be so proud and I think it is incredible he took the time to sit and write this out. I am so happy for him that this has seen the light of day and we are all able to read his words. Say a big thank you to him from me please.

Fancita

This has been the most moving story I have read in a long time. I will read this over and over again. Such a wonderful give you have given.

Jackie

I loved Kit's story! My family are from the same area, so much of it was very familiar to me. It is a wonderful heirloom!

Andrew

This biography is of my great grandmother. I am the youngest son of one of Joe's nieces and really enjoyed reading and learning lots about the family history. Thanks for the moving history lesson.

Mary

Beautiful.... spent the last few days reading this on and off. Once I started reading this I could not stop. Heartworming. Memories...

M.M.

Have done nothing else today but read your mother's story. Once I started I couldn't stop. She would be very proud. Thanks for a very fascinating and moving story!! I will be going to England for the first time later this month, but not around the Manchester area. It is a place I have always wanted to visit, not for the least of which is the resilience of it's people which your family's story certainly demonstrates. Thanks.

momo

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Robin

Loved it! Started and couldn't stop until the end. My only complaint is that I couldn't view any but the first photograph - would've loved to see more of Kit and her family. What a wonderful thing to do and what a treasure for Kit's family!

Karen

I have just finished reading KIT - A Biography of my Mother. What a wonderful, heartwarming story, I enjoyed each and every chaper. Hope it will be published as a book for all to read.

Lettuce

This is wonderful, Lamalu - i've got tears on my face too, lovely writing and what a great story and insight and memory - and everything that it is! i've just read the beginning, and will be back soon for more.Congrats, this really is marvellous!

Annelisa

I've read 'The Beginning'... the birth of Kit...and was engrossed! Although there was strife, and the catholics and protestants were not good bed-fellows, it is beautiful that your grandmother and grandfather came together, and in their affection for each other gave birth to little baby Kit... I will be back to read the next chapter soon... I would love to know more about this (your) family!

Dauna

I love the words that have flowed from your heart about your mother Kit. I feel like I know you and her through your words. I have tears in my eyes. Thank you so much for sharing it was beautiful. I will be sending people to read this and hope you publish in book form I would buy. Oh my what a great heart warming story of your mothers life, love ,struggles, wonderful children and victory. Kit lived!Many blessings to you,Angel

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Sunday, 27 October 2013

"65"

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