Now my Birthday is actually here, everyone is asking 'am I going out to celebrate?'

The answer is No....I did my celebrating on Sunday with my family.
Once upon a time I made my Birthday last a week, with little things to do or explore each day. And my family didn't talk about my birthday, it was always my birthday week!

Today is also our Silver Wedding Anniversary. Last night, dearest daughter and SIL brought a gorgeous chocolate cake she'd made, dripping with chocolate fudge icing, so we had a large slice for a mini celebration. No alcohol, though I offered!  I think they had  just a little too much on Saturday when they got together with friends to watch England's first game in the World Cup! So a cup of coffee sufficed.
They also brought a beautiful climbing red rose for our anniversary, from themselves and dear son and DIL.  We just have to find a nice spot for it.