The main reason that I came over to Australia was to celebrate my brother's 40th birthday. Although my and Brodie's arrivals were supposed to be a surprise and he found out, the party was a lot of fun with friends, relatives, and family all present.

birthday cake
The birthday cake with a delicious and rich flavour.

john with his presents
John showing off some of the presents that I gave him (map, beanie, scarf).

party lollies
Party lollies on the lounge-room table.

family and relatives
Family and relatives that came to the party.

john cutting his cake
Cutting through the cake and making a wish before a noisy crowd.