HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my youngest and tallest child. Friday was my youngest son’s 17th birthday so we had a lovely day shopping in London for his designer t-shirts. We did an impromptu brunch at The Wolseley where we had possibly the best smashed avocado on toast in town and then an evening of partying with family. What could be better?

He’s come a long way from the child he was at 10. I’m very proud of him (sometimes), but particularly in reference to his weight, which he’s managed to shed over time – mainly by stretching himself out to a very tall 6’5″. It showed a lot of discipline on his part…

Summer 2008 kids
Summer 2008 kids
Summer 2017 kids
Summer 2017 kids

So our photo diary of the day as it slowly deteriorates as follows:-

Stopping off at the bank to put his birthday money away:-

Tall child on his birthday
Tall child on his birthday

Brunch at the Wolseley with his gorgeous girlfriend:-

Brunch at The Wolseley
Brunch at The Wolseley
Avocado on toast
Avocado on toast
London shopping day
London shopping day

Dinner at our favourite restaurant The Pope’s Eye with all the kids and my mother and brother – they only serves steak and chips! (and Marlborough New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc). Note birthday son has already disappeared off to meet his friends:-

Dinner at The Pope's Eye
Dinner at The Pope’s Eye

This is where it starts to go a bit wrong:-

Daughter and mother having fun
Daughter and mother having fun

It goes without saying that we have to all end up back at the ranch dancing to “Pata Pata”….lovely:-

Family dancing
Family dancing

Happy Birthday gorgeous man child….

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4 Comments
  • Expat Mum
    July 10, 2017

    Blimey, he’s changed a bit! Happy Birthday to him and you! Maybe we can have a catch up soon! x

    • Family Affairs
      July 11, 2017

      Yes great – are you here?? Lx

  • Uncle Dunc
    July 13, 2017

    My apologies to Harry for missing his birthday as usual…..looks like you gave him a great day…please wish him a belated Happy Birthday from us. Looks like you need to update your banner now….might I suggest that you swap Boy 23 for Boy 16!……Love Uncle Dunc

    • Family Affairs
      July 13, 2017

      Thanks for the message – ha ha you’re right…he’s bigger than his older bro by miles now! Lx