Celebrating a birthday with these beautiful pink flowers

I wanted to share a couple of pictures of my rhododendron that bloomed this year. It has grown so much that I need to trim it down so I can see out my front window. This year they were so large and pretty.. My young neighbor guy was so impressed he took several pictures.. He got one with a bumblebee inside the flower and told me he used it as his screen saver..

 In fact seven years ago when my husband was ill with cancer he had our daughter trim it so he could see out the window when he sit in the living room... and so it must be done again

It's been a busy last few days with birthday celebration..I turned seventy but do not feel like it..  My friend Nancy had me over last night for supper on the patio . She had everything set so nice with table cloth and flowers and candles.. She made a favorite treat of strawberry shortcake. She did this in memory of my husband  who birthday was June 15 and we always celebrated together..

The guys have promised me a motorcycle ride this weekend and Gwen has planned a family and friend potluck at her home on Sunday.  Yeah!!

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