It was Daniel's birthday on Saturday. It's been a long time since we celebrated a birthday together but now that he's moved back to Leeds it was nice to spend part of the day with him.
When he was living far away it was a case of posting his gift but I'm able to make a bit more of the day now. I was going to buy him a cake but decided instead to go for brownies, they're his favourite, so I ordered these delicious brownies from a local lady. They looked so special. She did ask if I'd prefer them displayed as a stack on a cake board, it was nice to have a choice but I went for the gift box option.
Daniel was really pleased with them and said they were delicious. They were topped with Mars Bar slices, Rolos, Maltesers, Chocolate Orange, all sorts of things.
It was the day after Storm Eunice had hit and we woke up to a much better day but by lunch time it was pouring down with rain. Heavy snow was forecast and by the middle of the afternoon it was really coming down so we decided to go for a meal earlier than planned just in case the snow made things awkward later.
We ate at a local pub and it was a lovely meal. Jacob was working nights so he was unable to join us as he was in bed catching up on some sleep before his shift, but Eleanor came.
It's still so much of a novelty having Daniel and Jasmine living close by, and it's occasions like these when we're able to spend time together which mean so much.
Happy birthday wishes to Daniel. The gift box of brownies looks delicious and what a nice gift. Nice that enjoyed had a family meal out but a shame Jacob couldn't join you. It's so windy here this morning I've just seen someone chasing their recycling bin down the street, another storm to contend with!
ReplyDeleteFamily is everything, husband's children are spread around the country, 1 living in southern Ireland, all are at least 3 hours drive away. Glad you enjoyed your 1st of many close birthdays.
ReplyDeleteA belated happy birthday Daniel & glad you could spend it with family. 3 out of our 4 are also far away, so know how elated you must have been to have them all together. Stay safe & take care in this stormy weather you are experiencing. Hugs Susan.
ReplyDeleteThis is a brilliant idea to have brownies instead of a cake, I will remember this for the future.
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Happy birthday to Daniel. Boy, those brownies do look good!
ReplyDeleteIt sounds lovely. Being given such a wonderful box of brownies is a huge treat.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely that you can now see him and celebrate together on his birthday. Parts of our family are inching further north and one day we hope to be able to join them - I do like North Yorkshire so it would be a good move for us. Those brownies look delicious - I bet they didn't last long.
ReplyDeleteThose brownies indeed look delicious! Now i want to top brownies with chocolate oranges! How nice to have him close by!
ReplyDeleteA belated Happy Birthday to Daniel, those brownies look amazing I've never seen anything like it, I wouldn't be able to leave them alone until they had all gone haha. It must be lovely having them close by. Have a great week. xx
ReplyDeleteThose Brownies look really scrummy, how nice to be able to celebrate together at last. Happy Birthday to Daniel.
ReplyDeleteWhat absolutely gorgeous cakes, chocolate and more chocolate, wow. Happy birthday Daniel.
ReplyDeleteWow those brownies look amazing, what a great idea for a birthday cake. How lovely to have nearly everyone together for a family birthday, it is sounds like you had a lovely celebration despite the interesting weather we had over the weekend.
ReplyDeleteBelated Happy Birthday Wishes to Daniel.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure he enjoyed that assortment of chocolate goodies :)
The storms have not been good have they!!!
Roll-on Spring.
Take care.
All the best Jan
How wonderfu1 to be nearby!!!! I cou1d eat those choco1ates one by one
ReplyDeleteWow what an impressive birthday cake! How wonderful for you all to be able to celebrate Daniel's birthday together. You weather sounds dreadful, let's hope it settles down soon.
ReplyDeleteA belated Happy Birthday to Daniel, it must have been lovely to finally spend the day with him now he's living near to you. Those brownies look lovely, I don't think they would last long if they were given to me! :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Those brownies Are special! Happy belated birthday to Daniel!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Daniel! Those brownies look delicious. X
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to Daniel. How lovely having your kids so close. We've not had a single flake of snow yet.xxx
ReplyDeleteBirthday chocolates look amazing! Belated Happy Birthday Wishes to Daniel.
ReplyDeleteAmalia
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What a lovely gift, bet it didn´t hang around long. Wonderful to have the family close and enjoy those treasured moments, I know having Rebecca and family close again is such a joy xcx
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