The Big 3-0!

Who says entering the Dirty 30 Club has to last one day only????

After Parent-Teacher Interviews on Thursday, I came home to find this gorgeous jewellery armoir waiting for me.
Thanks Mom, Shi, Tess, Aunty Leigh and Aunty Gaye!

I started filling it with the lovely necklace Jeff got me. Thanks dear!


What would a birthday be without Angel Food Cake?!?! Mom and Jeff even remembered my comment about purple icing and sprinkles!

What will I wish for???

We were so lucky to have Auntie Grace and Uncle Ronnie from Winnipeg visiting some friends in Summerland (two little towns over), so we hopped in the car to go see them. Their friends have a gorgeous view in the mountainous area that is Summerland!

Robyn was set on us having something big to do, so she found the Medieval Feast put on at the German restaurant, The Gasthaus, in Peachland. The only condition is that you have to wear a costume!

We managed to convince 11 of our friends to do just that and join us for a feast! From left: Joe, Andrea, Robyn, Steve, Jeff, Ash, Tara, Kristy, Dave, Carley, Jenny.
Jeff was ready to carve the roast beast but Helmut and Fritz beat him to it. Only the head was left. Or the boar must have taken the bus from Winnipeg to get there... too soon?

Dave, the Court Jester!
Pretty in pink princesses!
Our feast began with homemade bread... the size of your head!
Next up, ham and black bean soup... warmed in the huge fireplace right behind us! Very medieval. The spoons, however, were not!

It took both of these strapping German lads to carry out the skillet-o-meat. The sparklers were a lovely touch and so was the "trumpety" music they played as they walked out! People from around the restaurant came to see what all the commotion was about, too!

The Queen was served first. (She gets hungry in her old age...) I had a lovely German exchange with the chef. Danke! Bitte! (Car asks: "You speak German?!?!?!" I swear I have known her since I was a year old!)
Car stares longingly at the boar, as Jenny waits for her vegetarian cabbage roll.
Here is the giant dish AFTER 11 people had eaten!!!! Not to worry, they don't waste it. The staff "goes on a rampage" after their shifts. This is what our "Medieval Wench", Daniella told us!
With a bit of room left, we enjoyed homemade apple fritters, served with WHipped and ice cream. "Say whip... now say Cool Whip..."

I am looking forward to using the generous g cert I got from the gang for an aromatherapy massage. Thanks, guys!

We finished the weekend off with a Family Ladies' Brunch at Moxie's on Sunday.

Like I hadn't eaten enough the night before, I still managed to enjoy the French Toast! Built for a Queen!

Here's to a new decade!!! Thanks again for all the lovely birthday wishes!