Birthdays!

Time rushes past so very, very quickly! Our beautiful small girl is now halfway to 18. Eighteen!  Argh! 

This year we had a simple birthday party. Movies with favourite cousin Caitlin, small brother and a friend, followed by frozen yoghurt and playing with lego and hanging out with more friends. 

Caitlin, Luke, Jessica and Riley

School friends: Hannah, Jessica, Riley and Christy

Then on her actual birthday, Granny and Grandad came down to join us and we had a family breakfast, followed by an afternoon tea with family and family friends. A lovely day that was full of laughter, kids stampeding through the house and friends. Marvellous. 

Princess Jessica

With her new chariot and proud Dad

Pancake breakfast of course!

The kid crew before descending on the tea table!

Grandad with the grandchildren

Mom grabs a hug.

My sweet girl, you are super special. We love your musical wiggles and the songs that get sung at top volume. I chuckle when I have to turn your light out, because yes, I do know about that torch under your pillow that you are going to pick up so you can finish the chapter (or book) as soon as I am on the other side of the house. You are SO not a morning person! And a real night owl. And so very very curious. I pray that you would always be keen to learn and find out more. I love you, my nine-year old tweenie adventuress!