Emily turns 6!

Happy 6th Birthday, Emily Joy

We all celebrated Emily's sixth birthday on Friday. She woke up at the crack of dawn and stood at my bedroom door hoping John and I would wake. When everyone was awake and on our bed, Emily took the centre position ready to receive her gifts. All the children had made her birthday cards, and her Aunty Sandy had sent one, too. Toys and clothes made up the presents.

John had the day off work (to prepare for his course) and took four of the children shopping. Emy came home with another parcel, ran upstairs, and then presented herself in her new outfit...

(Can you see Jessica? She's wearing one of Emily's new birthday presents. I think she is also eyeing off the princess dress.)

Party pies, fish fingers, chewy lollies and a more sophisticated platter of deli meats were enjoyed by all that evening. Orange cordial washed it all down, and made a bit more room for the icecream.