Sue's 70 th birthday

We all celebrated Sue's 70 th at a wonderful restaurant overlooking the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House. One of the best views in Sydney!  It was a fun and delicious evening with lovely people.  I had grilled calamari risotto (yum) and Sue brought a divine Pavlova.  All washed down with beautiful champaign.  Gorgeous!!

After the party, I snuck into Luna Park and took some snaps.

Gavin and Tanya's Xmas party and food fest.

Gavin invited us round for his annual Xmas party. It was a wonderful evening with lovely people and AMAZING food. Haven't eaten so well or so much in ages.

I'm the ghost figure at the back.

Elna and Srini

Gavin and his mates wore very interesting Xmas outfits!!  Love it.

A vast array of delicious food.  Everyone brought a dish. The highlight for me was Tanya's ice-cream cake, packed full of Ferrero Rocher.  Yum!!

The evening ended with Secret Santa. I was no 4 so got to choose early from the big pile of gifts.  I got a blow up boat and can't wait to try it out.

Gavin's very gorgeous cat.

What a great evening!!

Hiking Xmas party in Newtown

What a fun night out!!

Any excuse to wear my mullet and have hair again!

Gavin and I "hunking" it up for Elna to make her cousin jealous!

The food at the Thai restaurant was sensational!!

What better way to finish a night out than an 80's milkshake and chocolate crepe at Max Brenner.

Liz's 40th birthday party

I went to this wonderful party on 21st June.  An amazing meal at a top restaurant (Postales) with delicious Tapas and Paella. Then to a nightclub where there were two hen parties trying to outdo each other with sexy moves on a stage (I was one of only 3 guys in the whole place!)  Then 4 of us smuggled ourselves into Liz's very upmarket hotel suite for a fun (but innocent) slumber party.  All in all, a great time.

No party is too posh for a leap!!

Dear Liz 

Happy Birthday!  Happy Everyday!! 

I wish you sunshine and happiness as you continue to paint a wonderful picture for your life.   May your world be full of colour and may your crayons never melt ...

As always, a couple of quotes! 

• Every human is an artist. The dream of your life is to make beautiful art.  Don Miguel Ruiz 
• Life is a great big canvas, and you should throw all the paint on it you can. Danny Kaye 
• You have your colors, you have your brushes, paint paradise and walk right in. Nikos Kazantzakis 
• Life is about using the whole box of crayons.   Ru Paul

May you paint a beautiful life for yourself full of fun, laughter, adventure, wonder, inspiration, wisdom, friendship and love. 

Thank you so much for your friendship.  You have been a major contributor to many of my most treasured experiences and memories this year.

Big birthday hugs, 

Graeme 

Party at an apple farm in Elgin

We went to the birthday party of Kaitlin, Richard and Kerry's daughter. It was held on their parent's apple farm. What an absolutely gorgeous setting!  The kids (and adults) had a wonderful time cycling and frolicking in the pool, enjoying the gorgeous weather. Lots of great food too.  All in all, a wonderful day.

Thanks, Jo, for most of the great photos below.

  

Matt's 11 th birthday party

Thanks for the lovely photos, Jo.

Hardcore Hiking Group Xmas party

Thanks for the photos, Jo.

James in full sway as usual.  Wish I'd been there.

Cecil's 90th birthday picnic in the park