It was my nephew’s 18th last week. Alex is my brother Stephen’s son. He had a party to celebrate his 18th last night which we all went along to. Alex, like me, shares a passion for West Ham United football club – in fact I took him to the cup final last year when West Ham played Liverpool. We had a great time until Liverpool won on a penalty shoot out.
We all had a good time, Ellie danced until she virtually collapsed exhausted, Tricia made Alex a special West Ham / 18th birthday cake, and it was good to catch up with some family and friends I haven’t seen for a long time.
Nikki and Robbie with Alex in the middle.
Ellie enjoying a break in the dancing, sat with my brother Stephen.
Tricia made the cake, and iced it in West Ham colours, and made the club crest from icing.
Now I must get on with an essay I have to write…
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Oh wow isn’t he like his dad! I really can’t get used to all these children suddenly getting so grown up. Last time I saw Alex I think he was about 12!! And when did Steve acquire the beard??
Steve and Alex are quite alike in some ways. Alex dances like his Dad – not that I told him that. Steve has had the beard for a while now – not sure why, but he likes it. Luke, who is 15 is taller and larger than Alex.
Very cool cake