Thank you very much for your birthday messages.
The birthday cake.
The bunting, tablecloth, rug and cake band were made from sheets of icing (so all edible) which I used for the first time. The table was fashioned from rice crispie cakes, so similarly edible. As for the little figure, I couldn't find one with blonde hair, a fringe and black tights so you'll have to use your imagination.
As well as eating cake, there were cards (there's a picture of the largest below), flowers, gifts (including one of those Tiffany blue boxes), champagne, a visit to the beach, a ride in the reconditioned funicular, and lunch and dinner in our favourite local restaurants.
All I'm saying about this is, you shouldn't believe everything you read!