This picture was taken at 5:30am on Wednesday morning...in traditional Thompson fashion, we wake up the birthday girl with Glen playing on the guitar, Amanda opening all doors for us and leading the way, and me holding the lit birthday cake ready for the blowing.

Looks like Amanda was helping Rachel a little...


I know it's really early to eat cake, but it's only on SPECIAL occassions...


Rachel just loved her little gifts and has been playing with them ever since...

And here, the picture to let you see that Glen also exists and was actually there as well...

Now for those of you who are concerned about the whole magic thing...we are aware about the dangers behind real magic, but the girls are well aware that these are simply tricks and not really magic at all. They have been entertaining us with magic shows to practise...and all I can say is that they need a lot more of it!

Twister of course is a real hit, and it's a game the whole family can play together...although Glen says that he is getting a little old - I hope not, especially if he still wants more kids...come on love, you're still a spring chicken!!!

A lovely birthday month, too much cake though, and not nearly enough exercise...Twister, here we come!