An Incredible Surprise!
Posted on | August 9, 2013 | 16 Comments
This is where I have been during the past week.
I have had the craziest week I think that I can ever remember! I didn’t know we were going to the snow until 2 days beforehand. I also had no idea who else was going.
A brief explanation is needed. It is my birthday next week and it happens to be a good one – one with a zero. No big plans – or so I thought.
We had planned to visit our son, DIL and grandson last week. They live a couple of hours away from us. We headed down there as normal to stay overnight.
Imagine my surprise/shock/delight when I walked in the door to also find our other son, DIL and 2 grandies who had flown in from the USA to surprise me!!!
They had been planning this for a long time and to their credit did not slip up once. I had absolutely no idea!!!
Just having all our family together in the one place has to make for the best birthday!!
Okay, what does all this have to do with the snow? That was the next part of the surprise. We were all booked to spend time at Mt Hotham. So off home we went, packed and headed off. We all stayed together in the one lodge having a wonderful time. We had plenty of snow falling each night making a great cover for use the next day. The big kids went skiing or snow boarding. The two older grandies had ski lessons and the youngest had fun on a toboggan.
Testing the toboggans and getting a ride on dad’s skis.
Watching Harry the Snow Dragon at the ski school.
Loved the icicles hanging off the roof.
These trees looked beautiful in the snow.
We also took a ride to Dinner Plains and enjoyed the scenery. In one area there was a playground and the two sculptures caught my eye – a stainless steel brumby and emu.
That is only the beginning! Many more plans are now in place. I am going to make the most of having all our family together in the one country for a month.
Cheers for now.
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How fun!? So very happy for you and such a wonderful surprise. Happy birthday.
What a fun time. I know you must have been over the moon with delight. What kind of trees are those? They have the coolest looking trunks!
Wow…..what a great Birthday surprise!!! The pictures are great….love seeing the snow and the Gum trees together!!!
Oh my goodness Karen… that surprise made me cry…. how very wonderful… have a great time …Hugz
What a fabulous surprise! And that sure makes for a wonderful birthday! Looks like a lot of fun too! Happy Birthday!
Have a wonderful time! Enjoy having all your family together, what a great surprise.
Hi Karen,
What a lovely surprise for you. Love the horse and emu, how creative. Bet you enjoyed having visits with family.
Cheers, Anita.
Oh I am so thrilled for you Karen. What an amazing surprise. I hope you have a wonderful “special 0” birthday with your loved ones…the sculptures are just beautiful.
WOW what a fabulous surprise. Wishing you the happiest birthday ever and hoping each day of your birthday month is better than the day before. Family fun is just the best…enjoy every minute!!
happy birthday my friend and what an awesome surprise for you,have a wonderful month with your beautiful family karen.xx
A very happy birthday Karen!
what a fantastic surprise. Enjoy every minute!
That IS a wonderful birthday surprise! especially that it will be a month long visit. The snow looks magical. Wishing you lots if Happy Bithday fun!
Oh, Karen, how wonderful! I am so happy for you. Happy Birthday, too. I do hope your entire birthday month is one of pleasure after pleasure.
What an awesome surprise! Since you have grandies, I’m assuming this is your 40th? Enjoy every second with the whole family together!!!
Wow, sounds like the best birthday surprise ever. Happy birthday.
This is AWESOME!!!! Brought tears to my eyes. Have a great month and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!