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autumn, birthdays, family, friends, gifts, neighbours, photography, photos
Every year, when autumn shakes the leaves from the trees and colours our days grey and nature hues of orange, a season of birthdays begins for me. There are aunts, my sister, a cousin, friends and then finally me, who celebrate getting older and hopefully a little wiser.
So, at this time of year, I spend some of my time writing cards and wrapping gifts, sending parcels and making phone calls, all to congratulate and celebrate some of my favourite people on this planet.
Today it’s my lovey neighbour’s turn to jubilate in the simple fact that she is turning a year older, and I will be taking her out for a cup of coffee and some cake to mark her special day. And since it is her birthday I think she also deserves to unwrap a few surprises, even if only small ones.
And I have to admit, I enjoy this prelude to Christmas as I don’t think there is anything nicer you can do with your free time, than show people that you love them, think about them and make them feel special.
a few birthday treats
jensinewall 
I agree that making people feel special is a special pleasure and birthdays are a good time to do that.
I so agree – an excuse to spoil someone a little bit
When God gave out the holiday genes, he must have given them all to you. I hate shopping for presents. It’s very expensive (at least the way I do it — one for them, one for me, one for them, two for me). Sure wish you were nearby to help! You have lucky friends.
OOHHH I love the way you shop – but when I shop I try and be strict and stick to my list – try , not always successfully