Great atmosphere, good service, fine food and most of all good company!
Since we were there to celebrate a birthday the conversation turned to "Birthdays."
Sweet 16 Cupcakes by clevercupcakes, on Flickr CC BY-NC-ND
Some of the girls shared their special birthday memories. The "girls" talked about their sweet sixteen parties. One girl had her party at a country club, another at a hotel and still another had her party at home where her mother took all the furniture out of the living room so there was room for dancing!
Me, I didn't have a party. I was a depression baby, times were tough - just getting food on the table and paying the rent was top priority. My friends and I were in the same boat so we didn't feel deprived.
The only thing I remember about my birthdays as a child was a special time when my family went on a day trip and my aunt brought a birthday cake for me.
A Strawberry Shortcake For You! by Smaku, on Flickr CC BY-NC-ND
Other times I remember my mother making my favorite strawberry shortcake for my birthday. It's still my favorite cake!!
Today when my birthday rolls around Steve and Carol take me on a mystery ride, I never know where I'm going, could be near-by or it could be out-of-state. Half the fun is speculating about where the finally destination is.
Once in a blue moon I figure out where we are heading!
What special memories do you have about past birthdays? For my "girl" readers, did you have a "Sweet Sixteen" party?"
Now speaking of birthdays, it just so happens that it's Steve's birthday, so I want to wish him "A Very Happy Birthday."