My Son's 18th Birthday and More with #WW #Linky

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Monday was my son's 18th Birthday!

Jessica made her brother a chocolate swirl cheese cake and all three sisters bought their brother birthday gifts with their own money. Usually handmade cards would suffice, but this birthday was extra special. It's the end of the school year here in South Africa and Jeremiah is finished with high school. He's also now old enough to get a driver's license, vote, and drink alcohol, so we bought him some craft beers and, of course, a few other things.

We went our for sushi.

After dinner, he was presented with

a sushi cake by the owner/manager.

Amanda also had an eventful day. There was a small package in our mailbox from the States. Grandma Lisa and Grandpa Ken had sent her a T-shirt from Hammock Beach, Florida.

Being the first day of December, Amanda received an Advents Calendar from her Nana. It's Santa's Turbo Sleigh and behind each door is a chocolate ball.

We also wanted to start December off with something Christmasy, so Amanda got this Sing-Along Christmas Carols book with CD (published by Hinkler Books Pty Ltd). It includes cheerfully illustrated songs and Christmas stories.

Here's a peek inside:

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