On February 16th the Green side of the family got together under sad circumstances namely the death of my Uncle Richard's second wife, Marianne. Despite the sadness it was really good to see the family again, most of whom I had not seen since I was 15 years old! The photo above is of the Okines family- me, my sister Helen & Mum & Dad.
Here I am with Helen & our cousin Zoe. The family resemblance between Helen & Zoe is amazing! The last time I remember seeing Zoe she made my Flower Patch doll, Izzy dance like Fergil Sharkey!!!
And here is my dear mother with her two brothers, Ben & Richard. Richard really does look like his Dad!
During the two days away we did lots of catching up with other friends in Stevenage. We looked through Mary's scrapbooks & had a HUGE laugh at all the 80s fashion disasters etc that were contained therein!! This photo is from my 10th birthday party. I am just on the left hand side. We are playing pass the parcel in case you think everyone is trying to steal my present!!
This photo should be entitled 'What was I thinking?' on so many levels!! I have no idea what possessed me to go ice skating in shorts!! And where did that top come from???!!! I am with Marie of blog commenting fame by the way!
Again, what were we thinking?!! (Left to right; Marie, Me, Helen & Jessica). Check out my Matt Goss knee patch on my jeans! Boy did we think we were the bees knees then!! We were helping Marie with her paper round. I am still waiting for my wages Marie!!! LOL!!
And this photo of me, my mum & my Dad busking at Spring Harvest highlights the reason why I must have hair products on my hair! I'm wearing the flowery leggings by the way! :o)Incidentally, it's my birthday today. I have had a lovely day & feel thoroughly spoilt! Piccies to follow of me & the cake soon (ish!!). Hope all who read are well. TTFN!!
6 comments:
Glad you are enjoying your birthday old thing! Nice pics of you (in February I mean!) The rest aren't that bad, but your writing made me laugh a lot!! Nice that you and Marie are still such good friends! Pay up Marie!!!LOL (sorry I didn't see your hens)
Love Mum (aka Barbie for Marie hee hee)
PS Nanny Okines knitted you that cardy and it was 'ace megga trendy!'
Mum xx
A jolly good show and lovely pics too!
I'm glad everyone made a fuss of you on your birthday, Emily, that's just what we prayed for!
A jolly good show and lovely pics too!The only one who looks the same is Marie! Well different glasses, maybe, but still zany and great fun to be with!
Thanks for the blog- have a super rest of the week!
Ken xxxxxx
Glad that the funderal went well, even though it was sad circumstances. And it must be said that I am VERY impressed that the BROS knee patch made an entry onto your blog too! Why folks feel the need to hide the fact that they may have been fans of the brothers is beyond me! I am proud to have bought their music and memorabilia, myself! Hee! xzxx
I cant believe im soooo behind!!
Well your 75p is in the post for helping lol you can split it with Helen lol!!
Daz is here tonight for tea & he says both Emily & Helen have turned in to pretty young ladys i said give it up they are taken!! he said oh it was worth a try ;)
Loving the pix Em glad you had a great birthday,we miss you from facebook :(
Chooks say hi to Barbie & Ken & they are loving the sun the last few days,take care everyone x x x
Wow Emily those pictures are just great. You and Marie look so funny in those pics, thankfully any pictures of me in my Bros patched jeans are well and truly hidden lol x
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