Early birthday treat

After yet another "bursting at the seams" day, we all went out for dinner to celebrate my sister's birthday. Technically, it isn't her birthday until Wednesday but she will be attending her NCT class that night, so tonight it was! Delicious food, excellent company and very funny children! And a birthday cake to boot. J is a great auntie to C and H and will make an amazing mummy in a few weeks time. :-)

For there is no friend like a sister in calm or stormy weather; To cheer one on the tedious way, to fetch one if one goes astray, to lift one if one totters down, to strengthen whilst one stands.

Christina Rossetti