While we were otherwise occupied trying to do some sort of DIY, the girls found a pot of sudocrem... Ana came running through to our room saying "Look at me, Mummy!"
Lara organised a really special black tie party for the evening, with many friends and family. If Ana had been surprised that there were only three candles on the cake at lunchtime, I wonder what she would have thought of this! Only one candle... but what a candle!
We were joined by friends and family for a great lunch at Zizzis - a restaurant which we all enjoy. The girls love it as they can watch the chefs cook - and often end up with a chef's hat to show for it!
Ana, Rose and Leia helped me blow out the candles on my cake. Ana wondered why there were only three candles on the cake - she wasn't really older than me!
To celebrate the Royal Wedding, Nicola, Claudio, Giovanni, Daniel, Esme and Leia came over. We consumed some pretty little cakes and hung up bunting that Lara made (we still have it up in September!). 
We had a great day trip down to Sussex in February, seeing family. We all went down to the seafront at Worthing and the kids rode their bikes along the promenade, while the clouds mounted inland.
This year we had an energetic party for Ana at church. The kids made crowns, had helium balloons, lots of yummy food and played an assortment of party games. Here are a few snaps from the day.
On Ana's birthday morning, the lounge was filled with balloons. This made Rose rather excited!
The girls all sat in the conservatory one afternoon, decorating the party bags for Ana's fourth birthday. Here they are hard at work. The concentration in their faces, as they peeled the backing off the stickers was quite something!
So my little brother's all grown'd up! We had a lively party at Christ Church - friends, family and plenty of food!
The extended Farewell family gathered in Cambridge for New Years. Here we are all sharing in a beautiful (and yummy) candlelit meal together.
Dressed in her new apron, Rose skillfully opens another present. Who knows what this one will be?
With the snow melted after Christmas, Rose could have a ride with Grampa on the streets around their house. Such fun.
and a few Meerings and Farewells...
Rose, Ana and Nathan all loved playing with the bright pink piano this Christmas. Sometimes one would play the piano while the others sang. Other times, like here, it would be a one-kid show.
A bit of snow is not show-stopper for summer games like boule and football.
Here is cousin Nathan eyeing up the photographer in a meaningful way... 
Christmas dinner - turkey, roast potatoes, singing carrots (roast carrots) gravy, and at least three posh juices - oh the choice!
It seems fitting, somehow, to be posting this Christmas morning picture on Easter morning!
In the run up to Christmas we were blessed with a wonderful amount of snow. The girls particularly loved the sledging, and the snow did not stop them from playing on their 'Jungle Climber'!
After the service the girls rushed to the manger-side and took turns cuddling the baby Jesus doll (who was wrapped in a bath towel).
