Hi Dan

Sorry I have only just heard about your birthday (you kept that quiet!), so I hope you will open this in the morning, and receive my belated best wishes.

Did you have a fun day? I'd love to see something on your blog....? (I'm trying to set one up too but my old brain isn't as computer-wizzy as yours!)

I didn't realise you were so close in age to my son Joe. Joe is looking forward to driving lessons in NZ, because you can start when you are 15 (scary stuff!). Also when he goes back to school in February after the NZ summer holidays, he will have to start year 11. His spell in year 10 only lasted 2months!!

I think you are looking extremely adult and mature in your photo on the website. When I compare it to some of the earlier photos I have seen of you at Stepping Stones, I can see how very grown up you have become. You have your whole future ahead of you and the world really is your oyster - enjoy every moment!