Catching up

In an after-the-party get together yesterday, my older brother declared he had a time machine.  What he was really trying to say was “Tyre machine” but in the spirit of, well, lots of spirits, it came out “Time machine”.  I liked that better.  It was way better conversation than a stinky old tyre machine.

Anyway, I’m trying to slide into a conversation about time really easily here, but I admit I’m still a little jaded after the weekend. 
It’s hard work hitting these milestones.  

Some might have thought I was crazy attacking this milestone head on.   I decided a while ago I was going to make it a huge celebration, there was no use getting depressed about it, and so celebrate I did.

I owe so much in the way of a thank you to so many people.  There were the cards, so many cards sitting on my side table reminding me each time I walk past that people care.

There were the gifts.   I wrote on the invite to my celebration on the Saturday night that no presents were needed… still I was spoiled.

I’m an incredibly lucky girl.  From the cupcake and candle lighting ceremony at the salon where 5 very special girls and myself hung out for a few hours on Saturday, to the sparkly ‘40’ glitter all over my driveway, the texts, calls, emails, letters and cards. 

From those that set up, took down, put wet weather plans in action, vacuumed, cleaned, cooked and helped me drink.    From the volunteers that ran the busiest bar they have seen in a long time, to those that did all the dishes and acted as doctor when there were a few dancing injuries. 

From the dancing, hugs, laughter and the most talented glass stacking I have EVER seen…

The special people – some of which came home especially in time to make the celebrations (this is my brother Vaughan, home after 13 years living in London – home for good with his gorgeous wifey, yay!)

Look at my studious son doing his homework in the background – awesome work!

I’m a very, very lucky girl.  I know this.

Anyway… I have lots more to tell.  I have more pics to show.   I wanted to fully celebrate the day, and realising I should have appreciated myself more at a younger age and that it’s not getting better than this… I invited friend and super amazing photographer Andrea from SweetP photography to come along and take some shots…

Here’s a little tease of what she did – more to come.

(This one is before the torrential rain, 13 degrees, make up sliding off my face, hair being plastered to my head and dodging of trains…)

 

Happy days. Thank you everyone for making it so freakin awesome.
I might be getting older and older and gaining more and more wrinkles, but I still love being spoiled.
Laters.

Comments

[Danice]

awesome! and congrats on celebrating as a positive rather than a negative!

[Lisa]

Gorgeous photos Nic

[Philippa]

Hi Nic, happy, happy 40th.. I turned 50 this year and what better place to do it than my absolute favourite city in all the world.. ROME!! Wow what an incredible place to turn 50! It was my second time in Rome and it was better than ever..
Have a wonderful birthday year and may it be everything youy could wish for and more.
To me no-one!! is old until they are over 90 and even then maybe not! 40.. bah you are YOUNG... LOLOL xxx

[Marie Noske]

Happy, happy birthday, Nic. Welcome to the Flirty Forties. lol So glad to hear that you tackled it full on and celebrated with family and friends. Watch out that the All Blacks don't sign you up for their front row forward positions. lol Seriously, (oh can I be serious when it's a birthday. That would be a furphy!) I hope the rest of the year is full of wonderful celebrations and merriment. Love from me.

[Barb]

You, my friend, look better at 40 than most people do at 21! So glad you're in such a good place right now. You deserve all the happiness in the world.

[Teryl]

Happy 40th Nic! Glad you were spoilt and had a great time celebrating. Having turned 40 earlier this year my new motto is "40 and fabulous" and so far is working for me! Enjoy!!

[Rachel]

Happy belated 40th Birthday Nic. You look fab u lous! Love the photo and I love you with your hair long really suits you!

[Natalie May]

So wish we could have been there
xxxxx

[Janet]

Good on you Nic....they say life begins at 40 so you have made a wonderful start. How lovely to have your brother home....I hope my daughter decides on returning in a few years...not looking good as they have just bought a unit in London. May the celebations continue.xxxx

[Jane]

Belated many happy returns Nic. I firmly believe we are all as old as we feel - so just make sure that everyday it is 21 not 81 and all will be well :)