The first 1st Birthday Party!

We’ve been wanting Arddun to meet her extended Queensland relatives, and so it seemed a rather fitting thing to have her first birthday celebrated up north. And so we had a lovely afternoon tea after church on Sunday – a fairly chilled out affair, with a huge spread of desserts (my mother-in-law’s effort), some paltry attempt at decor (mine), and about 25 friends and family.

The decor I was telling you about. (Was supposed to be ladybug theme. I don’t think anyone got it.)

Playing Monopoly (and expounding the virtues of the Star Wars version).

Birthday girl LOVES the outdoors, and spent most of the party in her grandpoppy’s beautiful garden.

Outdoors with Aunty Sal — Had a great time exploring the backyard with Aunty Sally-Ann.

Hibberds with Lim Sze Herngs and Gloriae — Catching up with old friends

Birthday cake and birthday girl — It’s time to blow out the candle!

Figuring out Great-Grandma's gift — Figuring out Great-Grandma’s very cool gift while Mommy grabs the next one.

Spending time with grand-uncle Martin — Hanging out with grand-uncle Martin

Reading the birthday card very carefully…

Velle

I come from a much smaller island-city-state-country called Singapore. I’ve been setting down roots in Australia since 2003. I love both countries immensely. In 1986, I became a writer. In 2002, a blogger. In 2004, a wife. In 2011, a mother. Somewhere in amongst all that, I did event and conference management, public relations, marketing, and online communications for over a decade. I’m currently a freelance web manager for a modern dance school, a part-time Communications and Marketing Manager, a part-time writer, and a part-time stay-at-home mother. I don’t sleep much.

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17 June 2012

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