Saturday, October 30, 2010

A couple of party pics...

 Just a few pics from the birthday...
(my ability to hold the camera still as the night got older, became very poor! lol) 
thank you to all who sent birthday wishes.
It was a lovely evening and I have never laughed so much or had so much fun.


1. my sister and sister-in-law stringing party lights
2. loads of colourful artificial flowers everywhere
3. Hula dog Shelby! 
4. me with my personal party organiser, Traci x
5. an empty punch bowl  :((  who knew I was drinking so much vodka?
6. pretty lanterns
7. me and the kids, you guys made my night!

(and I'm told, 50 is the new 40!!!)

lol have a good weekend guys!
Carole :))

21 comments:

Jen xo said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to YOU!!!!!

such fun bithday pics, glad you all enjoyed yourselves :)

Caterina Giglio said...

happy birthday! well, if that is true then 60 must be the new 50 and I am all ready for it!! looks like a great party!! xo

Shane Pollard said...

WOW - and what a party it was:))
South Seas feel all out and I lOve the golden lab's hula dress!

You're definitely the new 40 Miss Carole!
take care
Shane :)

Bunty said...

Sounds like quite a night and only right and proper that you should partay.....!!!

Hope you had fun - poor Shelby by the way!!!

Have a great weekend Carole.

Barbara :)

Magpie's Mumblings said...

What a dog won't do to get into the party spirit! Happiest of happy birthdays to you!

Ali Honey said...

Happy Happy Birthday. you are only as old as you feel......maybe I shouldn't ask today!
Lovely flower bowls.

Debrina said...

Sorry I couldn't be there, Carole. It really looked like fun! Happy Birthday to you anyway! And absolutely 40 is the new 50! But is 40 also the new 30? That's what I want to know for my birthday next year, lol!!

Debrina said...

Sorry I couldn't be there, Carole. It really looked like fun! Happy Birthday to you anyway! And absolutely 40 is the new 50! But is 40 also the new 30? That's what I want to know for my birthday next year, lol!!

Joy said...

Happy Birthday Carole, what a great party!!! My 50th was last Wednesday :o).
Hugs,
Joy :o)

Shabby Cottage Studio said...

Looks like it was a wonderful party! Happy Birthday late Carole! I wish my mirror would tell me that 50 is the new 40...then I would beleve it!

Traci said...

Great pics! Was a fab night xxx

Doreen G said...

I think Shelby beats you in the hula skirts fashions.

Anonymous said...

Happy. Hapy Birthday -- So glad you hd such a wonderful time with family and friends

LittleRed said...

Happy Birthday wishes! It looks like you had a great time:)

Dogwood said...

Happy Birthday. Looks like a fun party!

Enjoy your weekend...

Anonymous said...

50 is the new 40 and you look like you are right prepared for it, that punch will keep you young! xox Corrine

Linda Jo said...

How adorable! Love the one of you and the kids!!!

The Rustic Victorian said...

Happy Birthday!!! 50 is almost dead,,,lol,,,I am close to 60, I think. Looks like you had a good time.

BadPenny said...

Wow ! Looking great at 50 Carole !
Hope you had a lovely time - looks like you did ! Happy Belated birthday xx

Julie said...

What a great celebration! Love the hula dog :)

Margaret said...

Fab post, cool pics!! love your dude of a dog, where's his flip flops??!