Happy birthday Imogen!

Dearest Imogen,

Congratulations on your 18th birthday

with lots of love.

You really are a daughter
Who fills our home with cheer.
And you grow more beautiful
Each year.

We hope you'll always know
That we love you and we're proud of you.

At times you drive us crazy

It's like living in a zoo

But we really do love you.

The Lord bless you and keep you.

The Lord makes his face shine upon you and be gracious to you:

The Lord turn his face toward you.

and give you peace

Numbers 6:24-26

Bring the fattened marrows

and cut them.

Let's have a feast and

celebrate.

I adapted Luke 15:23 because Imogen has been a vegetarian for five years. On her card, I wrote, the fattened cucumber however, Steven pointed out that marrow do grow bigger!

Last night, we went out for a meal at Pasta di Piazza in Stone even though her birthday was today because she'd planned to spend the evening in Liverpool with 8 of her friends. We had a lovely time, the food and the service were excellent!

This morning, our 'baby' made some 'american' vegan pancakes with oats for herself and the same for us with an egg and 'normal' milk, not this soya stuff (lol) though I'm wondering if soya milk is a good idea but that's another story!

 After Liverpool, she will keep on the celebration at Bristol with Camille, her older sister (23) who is so pleased to spend the Bank Holiday with her round!

Imogen, Sadie, Abbie, Shanice, Beth, Tian and Molly

Girls, have a blessed day full of fun and may your friendship blossom.