Sofia's Surprise Birthday Party

A 40th birthday is a very special occasion and provides a great opportunity to honour a special person with a special celebration.  So Douglas organised a wonderful surprise lunch for Sofia.  We all managed to fool her so she didn't suspect anything.  She thought we were on holiday in St. Lucia.

Douglas booked a private room at a restaurant in Henley-on-Thames and all the guests were waiting when Sofia arrived.

Gemma made a truly magnificent cake.  

Celebrating Sofia's age, not with candles, but by making a cake that represented events in Sofia's life.

Her passion for travel, photography, bling-bling, bubbles and, of course, the puppies.

And the inside of the cake was in the colours of the Belgian flag.

Happy Birthday Sofia and don't forget 40 is the new 30!