A big HAPPY BIRTHDAY is due for my beautiful daughter, Ellianah, who turned the big 01 yesterday. She had a cracker of a weekend, with half of Brisbane attending her birthday party on Saturday, and Sunday being consumed with Ellianah opening half a million birthday presents and spending some quality time with her family.

I had a lot of fun dressing up as a clown, and although Nee was feeling ill, I'm pretty sure she had fun dressing up as a pirate. Our unofficial photographer, Ricky, took some pretty sweet pics, so I've decided to put a few up here. One day I'll get all of the pictures off our own camera and put them up on the website. Don't hold your breath :)



Look at my beautifully painted face by Manda!



Mmmm... my first bite of cake!



You have to learn how to share! (especially when it comes to food + Dad)



Peta says: "Yummm... this baby tastes delicious!"



Keeping the kids on a short leash!! (this pic taken by Jan, our official German guest)

Thank you to everyone who helped us celebrate Elli's birthday. You made our day very special!