Birthday girls!

62 today! Happy birthday, Granny! The phone has been ringing all day.

And here is birthday girl number two: Vera-Mei!

Today, we went to see one of my oldest friends, Lisa. She and her partner Martin has build a beautiful house by the sea south of Gothenburg and this was the first time we visited the house. Oh, I too want to draw my own home!
The view (and wind) was breath taking. And I hope Lisa has a good window cleaner!
Lisa herself. We have known each other for about thirty years and know a lot of dark and embarrassing things about each other since we were teenagers. Lisa is nowadays a very respectable doctor at the hospital Sahlgrenska in Gothenburg. She is a heart surgeon and works mainly with transplantations. Both Olivia and I are very impressed. Vera-Mei was more impressed by Lisa's daughter Siri's toys.
Lisa is also a very good chef. The girls had pancakes. What else could you wish for on your birthday?

Olivia and Siri found each other very quickly and played nicely for hours. Vera-Mei managed to amuse herself most of the time without disturbing the big girls.
Oh, this is from yesterday when Oscar was our dinner guest. When he used to live in London he visited us almost every weekend. That's why Olivia still calls the guest room "Oscar's room".

Today again. Vera quickly developed a taste for opening presents. She has got gifts from Mummy and Daddy, Granny, and Granpa, and mr Postman also delivered a few. Krika, thanks for the pretty dress! It was so thoughtful of you to send the receipt. I will probably change the dress to a smaller size.
Granny gave her a Barbie doll and she likes it! Olivia, of course, just sniffed at it.
But Olivia has been a happy girl most of the day, anyway, as she has also received presents.
Most appreciated today was the card from all Olivia's (and soon Vera's) friends in Sevenoaks. It was so beautifully made, with photos of them all, and I was so moved the tears almost came. Thanks! See you soon! Our tickets are booked and we are going next Saturday!!!