Family came from across the country - Gav and Susie up and back to London in a day - and ranged from little Hattie to grand Auntie Hett - a hundred years apart. Friends from her nursing years, cousins, neighbours and all but one of her children, grandchildren and great grand children attended - it is a shame Martin could not be there.
Mum had such a surprise, and was quite touched that so many (60+) had made the effort to come out on such a horrid day. We all had a great time, catching up on family news or helping with pieces of the family tree jigsaw. Francis kicked off the communal 'Happy Birthday', followed by your's truly and his 'This is Your Life' speech, which appeared to go down well - despite a dodgy microphone.
Once the fantastic buffet had been cleared we gathered for a team photograph to mark the occassion.
Happy birthday Mum
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