December birthdays can be utterly subsumed by all things Christmas, so it's extra lovely when they are not, and today was one such.

After treating myself to a midweek croissant for breakfast, it was off to our Coffee Club where someone had supplied a birthday cake, before a delicious lunch with another friend.  There were lovely cards and messages as well as surprise gifts.

Thank you everyone who has contributed to a very happy (birth)day.