Turning 21

Nicole's big day finally arrived - her 21st birthday! We had a great full day of celebrating.

First up was the family present opening......

We gave her a sewing machine, all the necessary bits like pins and scissors etc that she might need, a camera, a mum made apron and cookbooks, an engraved libra pendant, a Luigi toy, a 21st black glass and a 21st book for guests to sign. I also spent many hours making her a scrapbook album. Pop gave her some handmade salt and pepper grinders and Adobe photoshop. She also received lots of gift vouchers later from friends and family and a baby budgie and lovely cage from her housemates.

We had some family photos before everyone arrived for lunch....

We had made up a photo board complete with her beloved "Frodo"....

We had 26 family and friends to lunch. The table was covered in black fabric, sprinkled with red and gold stars and silver 21's and decorated with some silver, black and red arrangements and same coloured helium balloons. It all looked great. We feasted on different cold and hot meats and some yummy salads.......

After lunch we all watched a home movie Sarah had made of Nicole's life and partying. Sarah did a great job with that.

Then it was time for a speech from Peter followed by cake...

There were certainly a lot of photos taken on the day and here a few favourites...

Dad and his 4 grand daughters..

Nicole, Janelle and Sarah with Kelsie and Teagan..

Nicole and Lisa with stars on their noses...Pop, Janelle, Lisa and Toby... Nicole and cousin Tracey...Nicole with god parents Jean and Gordon...Nicole and Janelle...Janelle and Lucy...Janelle and Mumsy...

After all the day celebrations we then moved everthing out to where Nicole is renting for a night party with her friends. The theme was Glitz and Glamour/Flash to Trash.

Another cake...They all had a great time that went on until the small wee hours. The beret also had to make an appearance....HAPPY 21st BIRTHDAY to our beautiful, fun loving vivacious daughter, sister, grand daughter, niece, cousin and friend! We love you!