Emily’s Birthday at Skytrek

Emily’s Birthday at Skytrek

In order to celebrate hitting double digits, Emily and two friends went to the nearby Skytrek Adventure Park. They are now just tall enough to do the adult high ropes courses. Being strong, light, and athletic girls, it was a breeze. It’s not for the faint of...
Maddie is 8!!!

Maddie is 8!!!

All of our birthdays occur in a row, Jan, Feb, March, April. Being the last, Madeline’s birthday is much-anticipated, and much counted-down. The cake was artfully decorated by Madeline with strawberries and jellybeans. She had a party at the local gymnastics...
Emily is 10!!!

Emily is 10!!!

It’s hard to believe we have now hit double digits! As a special treat for turning 10, Emily is postponing her party until June so that she can go to Skytrek Adventure Park. They have treetop high-ropes courses, rockclimbing and other adrenalin-filled...
My Birthday

My Birthday

Another trip around the sun has begun for me, on this year of the sheep. According to Chinese astrology, I was born on a sheep year too, so this should be a good one! Simon did not disappoint, and made the ever-evolving best Black Forest cake ever!! This year we are...
Simon’s 40th

Simon’s 40th

We had our first big fete in our house, and what better excuse than Simon’s 40th birthday? We went back to the seventies and had a fabulous time. Super special was the arrival of David, Cam and Peter, so Dad and all 3 sons were together: (the nuts don’t...