And just like that I became the mum of an eighteen year old. I cannot fathom how that happened but I can say I am beyond thrilled about celebrating…

To the guy that can almost always be found behind a camera, or drawing or reading… you can find him on instagram.

Taking incredible photographs like this one:

Or in front of a camera…

Or balancing…

Who climbs mountains for fun…

And cleans beaches…

And plants trees…

Did I mention cameras…

And knows all about rock pools…

And loves sharing it…

Really sharing…

Did I mention the camera…

And incredible photographs…

And really the camera… day and night…

Really incredible photographs…

The king of LEGO…

And his brothers’ keeper…

To the guy who’s feet are not often on the ground…

Happy Brilliant Birthday…
I have no idea how time has flown or how you have grown so fast… eighteen years sure did fly by.




Wishing you the Very Best Year Ahead…
Previous Blogging Birthdays…
Isn’t it just amazing! Somehow I’m the Mom of two grown men, and I’m still surprised!
Christine, You have no idea how thrilled I am to hear from you. And yes, it is a complete mystery as to how those little round toddler cheeks turned into grown up faces so fast… I tell you is way beyond comprehension!!! Sending love across the ocean!!!
Wow. I just can’t believe it myself! What a milestone! Happy wonderful birthday to one of the best big brothers I know! May this milestone year be a wonderful launch into your adult life. It has been amazing to see you grow up!
Congrats to mom! You have done it!!!
Lots of love!
Congratulations – what a milestone.
Happy birthday to him 🙂
Wishing you a Happy amazing 18th 🙂
Happy 18th Birthday! Have a fabulous blessed year ahead!
Happy Happy Birthday! We hope 18 is the very best year!
Oh my word, Hood 1, I can’t believe you’re 18!!!! You share a birthday with my amazing friend Robyn 🙂
I adore the baby/ little kid pics!!!
Hope you’re having a wonderful day with lots of God’s creation speaking to you to capture their beauty!
Gosh, time flew. I still have him as the kid at the Kid Lit Quiz way back when! Happy birthday.
Thank you Corli… It is quite a milestone, I cannot believe it is eighteen years!!!
Thank you Zoe… it just seems somewhat unbelievable that I have a child that is eighteen years old!!! Hope you have a had a fabulous week!!!
Thank you so much for the birthday wishes Cassey!!!
Thank you Nita, time sure does fly when you are having fun!!!
Thank you so much dvs, for always remembering and being there for our kids!!!
Christi, Thank you so much… I have a feeling that eighteen is going to be a year full of adventures – for all of us!!!
Hay Marcia, can you believe – eighteen – I have to sit down just to think about it!!! It really is quite incredible that time has dashed past and suddenly we are thinking about things like drivers’ licenses!!!
Thank you so much Wendy, honestly how do these kids grow up so fast… remember that, I had quite forgotten his first Kid Lit Quiz… a world of memories. Hope you have had a good week… full of the wonderful excitement all round!!!
Hope he had a wonderful birthday! May he continue to grow up in the way of the Lord
Thank you Mrs FF, it is amazing how quickly these little ones grow up…. like how does the time fly so fast!!! Hope you have a beautiful day!!!