Lots of birthday parties
Liz had 5 celebrations in all! On Thursday I took her to Tree House South Croydon where we enjoyed sea bass and hot chocolate fondant. Liz had a Japanese fish mani mani. She kept saying Bagattis would be nice and I've contacted Croydon Park hotel about Sunday! Friday friends came for eats and mulled wine and drinks and I hot back from choir practice to enjoy seeing Grainne, Sophie, Clare, Lyn, Rosemary, Gill and later Adrian and Terence. Saturday we served at Mass which was RCIA so finished late. I said to Liz I have to deliver you in South Croydon at 8.30 so just time to change and we got the bus OK. Louise, Tom and Bruce were at Bagattis and AnnMarie and Dennis brought Grandma. It was so lovely to hace everyone together. Liz got a voucher for the Sanctuary, lots of flowers and a watch from Bruce. The food was excellent - I had sardines and risotto. Restaurant full and very noisy - nice birthday cake arranged by Louise. Sunday Louise organised lunch - Dennis had flown back. We had...