Happy 15th Poppy

Poppy was whisked away from basketball practice for a quasi-surprise BBQ on Greg and Alex's glorious terrace. Wonder if Poppy, an ace-player, wouldn't rather have been shootin' hoops with her mates? Too bad. We selfishly kept her all to ourselves, savouring the moment. Now well into her teens, how much longer before she finds us all completely un-cool?

Living in the south of France, Poppy masterfully pops a champagne cork without spilling a drop.

Greg and Alex have an amazing wrap-around terrace. There's Alex manning the fire in the distance. Yes, that's still the same house!

What's the secret behind those deliciously tender chops? (Every possible pun intended.) The meal was yummy. Afterwards it was time for games. The devil himself was there.

Poppy's birthday on the 5th of May kicks off the summer birthday season. It was the first time we could comfortably sit out all evening under a starry sky. Thank you Poppy for giving up basketball for us, and thank you all for a marvellous evening.