It is nearly 6.30pm and Ming and I are home from the birthday boat cruise for Meg’s 80th. It was relaxing, so much fun and everything we hoped it would be: champagne at G’ma’s this morning, after Ashtyn, Gordon and Ming decorated the boat with balloons and stuff; then the cruise itself up the river with a buffet lunch and licenced bar. Ash did the toast and officially announced that she and Gordon are going to have a baby (her first official announcement now that she is 3 months pregnant), Meg read out the storybook after telling all of the ‘children’ to sit on the floor – so funny! Zillions of photos were taken by several people, my oldest brother read one of our mother’s funny stories and, after the cruise, we all retired to a nearby park to kick the football, reminisce, be together, and Ro and Lauren went to pick up baby Neve who, of course, stole the show! My book for Mother was a bit of an unexpected hit, especially with my first nephew’s partner who I hadn’t met before. Absent people were acknowledged (one from each of the three families – unable to come along for one reason or another); their absence a stark reminder that life is not always easily lived and parties are not for everyone. For example, it was hard not to have Anthony there because once upon a time he would have been the life of the party! Anyway, here are some photos of today’s celebration of Mother’s 80th!
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how fantastic! we all knew it would be a hit!
It was so great!
I’m so glad it went so well, for everyone who could be there. 🙂
Me too!
I am so happy that you and your faily had a spectacular time 😀
Thanks Laurie!
It sounds like such a lovely time.. and so special, especially for your Mom Diane
I want to do it all over again!
Glad it was a success and thanks for sharing the photos with me
You are welcome!
Sounds like you had a really fun day. It’s always great to get an extended family together like that.
Yes!
Oh how good to hear that you had a such a wonderful day
The best!
Looked like a good day…
Best!
🙂
What a beautiful family! And such beautiful weather for the special day. I’m glad to hear it went so well.
Fantastic!
Sounds like a wonderful celebration! A birthday done right:)
xxx