Another year older.

We celebrated my daughter's birthday this evening. it was lovely to spend time together - and I didn't need to cook the meal  E and J are now at an age when they want to join in the conversations. Then they came home with us for their usual Friday night sleepover.  We are enjoying their company while we can, as I'm sure the day will come when they would rather spend Friday nights with their friends.  
E is in the extra.  She is quite arty and has decided to change her appearance accordingly. She is in charge of costumes and make up for their end of year school show.