As I mentioned in the previous posting, it was Mum's 60th birthday a couple of weeks ago. 
We'd been planning the celebrations for ages and people came from all over Australia. Special mentions go to Auntie Gae and Mum's friend Mary Petrou who came from Perth. We were also joined by Mum's friend Beth, who came from Goulburn, my sister Emma and her littlest one, Fergus came from SA. Brother, Michelle, Kodi and Charlie came from Coffs Harbour. Unnie and Bop came from Baker's Swamp, and Auntie Judy drove from Taree, stayed for the party and then drove home. I have to also mention Auntie Chris who once again added the finesse to the occasion. She made Mum's cake, which was a big hit with everyone, especially the kids. It was made up of a whole lot of cup cakes with some strategically placed head shots of Mum's family members on little curly sticks. 
We had the party at Lexies on the Beach at Stockton and it was the perfect evening for it. The dress code was "a touch of bling" and everyone looked very glam. 
It was especially nice to see Mum having a good time with so many of her closest friends and loved ones. Mum has a full and amazing life and she has met so many people along the way. There were so many characters at the party from various chapters of her life. From Cessnock, to Perth and her newest friends in Maitland. With so many people coming from miles around there were several full houses over that weekend. At our house we had Emma and Fergus staying in Ben's room, and Ben came in with us. Brother, Michelle and Charlie stayed in our spare room, and Kodi on the sofa bed. Mum moved into her friend Judy's place for a couple of nights and was joined there by Auntie Chris. Meanwhile the Perth/Goulburn/Sydney crew of Auntie Gae, Mary, Beth and Glenn stayed at Mum's, and Unnie and Bop bedded down at Jane and Trent's.
It was a great party, which ended up spilling over the entire weekend. Thanks to everyone who contributed. I'm pretty sure Mum had a fantastic Diamond Jubilee (she deserved to!)
A few party animals kick on at our place.
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