It's official, this incredibly smart, talented and sweet young man has achieved the milestone age of eighteen. Happy Birthday dear Ollie - and welcome to adulthood, with all its new freedoms and responsibilities!
Claire organised a wonderful birthday celebration last night for Ollie and the fam, and all Ollie's fave male friends - at Walsh's Hotel in Queanbo - all according to Ollie's wishes. It was such a happy night!
A highlight of the night was the speech delivered by Ollie's best friend Tom - a very special tribute to all Ollie's (much loved) ideosynchrosities, and his ability to mount a good (and dogged) argument and, above all, his kindness and strength as a friend. It was a wonderful speech - and so Ollie!
These young men are all so sweet. Things wrapped up relatively early and they all went home sober and safe (and well fed) - not always an 18th birthday celebration outcome these days!I didn't get photos of everyone last night - but these two of Claire and Jody, and Joshy and Ella, are gems!
The two pics below are from Ella and Abi's recent "pupil free day". We took them to their choice of "shopping till you're dropping" places (horseriding stuff for Abi and Op Shopping for Ella) and lunch after at Verity Lane Market in Civic - a very good day was had by all of us!
And lastly, I think Spring is coming - although you can't tell that yet by how wet and cold it is every day we wake up! These were a gift from our neighbour - aah Spring!
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