I had a lovely time today with my brother, sister-in-law, & my 2 beautiful nieces. Brodie is 4 & a real little character & Cailtin is 3 months & simply gorgeous. We went to the RSL for our lunch. My brother & sis-in-law surprised me by ordering me some oysters, yum! Following those I had a seafood basket, yum again! Nice food washed down with a couple of southern comforts - what more could I ask for? lol

For my birthday present they gave me a lovely watch & bracelet set, gold & diamond-like. They're so pretty!

The kids had the day off school due to a strike so they enjoyed the lunch, too. The RSL has a playroom so Ben & Lauren took Brodie in & they had a ball. I think, though, if school had have been on, I would have given them the day off anyway so they could see their favourite uncle, aunty, & cousins. We don't see them very often.

Overall, it has been a fantastic day!