followed by the big evening

thank you all
 for
 the
 birthday wishes

 to all my Facebook friends
 thank you for all lovely comments


we went out to dinner
 but 
before
 that 
there were flowers 


from 
my step daughters 
Lisa & Lori


a card
 from 
my darling husband
(his gift didnt get here in time)


dinner at a cozy trattoria
on Amsterdam Avenue
La Vela


a delightful Malbec 
 candle light


warm crusty peasant bread


delicious pappardelle with fungi and tomato


all gone
a bowl of spaghetti with bolognese sauce

then home
for dessert

 home made
 from 
a mix
 chocolate cake 
with
 chocolate icing
 topped 
with a heart and a candle




 then 

well

the rest of the evening 
was 
private
 ;)