Guest Blogger TESSA MORLEY writes about celebrating her 29th birthday in the Cricket Australia families box at Lord's.
"This day in 1984, after 30 hours, forceps, and a blood transfusion, my mum held me on her arms for the first time. Today in 2013 I get to celebrate my 29th birthday at Lords Cricket Ground on day two of the Second Ashes Test! My day started with a quick happy birthday from Grant before he was on the team bus and headed to the ground.
The ladies on tour know what it's like to have a partner whose job overrides 'special' or 'important' occasions. Therefore they have a wonderful knack of making other girls on tour feel extra special on days like today. My first surprises were a gift bag full of Percy Pigs from Carly, a happy birthday song from Virginia, and a slobbery piece of croissant thrown in my direction from little Romy.
The days play had begun and just before lunch we were all called inside for a 'brief'. The doors were closed, as we all stand inside the hospitality box. Are we in trouble? Well... there's a first for everything! Sarah then comes out with a gorgeous chocolate cake, candles, and Virginia hands me a huge envelope with a GREAT birthday card and a 'colour me in Kate' colouring book (it's hilarious). A very royal gift from some very thoughtful and kind friends who have made my first English birthday one to remember.
Now all I need is Hugh Jackman (he is here somewhere) to pop by and give me a birthday hug. I'm waiting Hugh!" - TM
The ladies on tour know what it's like to have a partner whose job overrides 'special' or 'important' occasions. Therefore they have a wonderful knack of making other girls on tour feel extra special on days like today. My first surprises were a gift bag full of Percy Pigs from Carly, a happy birthday song from Virginia, and a slobbery piece of croissant thrown in my direction from little Romy.
The days play had begun and just before lunch we were all called inside for a 'brief'. The doors were closed, as we all stand inside the hospitality box. Are we in trouble? Well... there's a first for everything! Sarah then comes out with a gorgeous chocolate cake, candles, and Virginia hands me a huge envelope with a GREAT birthday card and a 'colour me in Kate' colouring book (it's hilarious). A very royal gift from some very thoughtful and kind friends who have made my first English birthday one to remember.
Now all I need is Hugh Jackman (he is here somewhere) to pop by and give me a birthday hug. I'm waiting Hugh!" - TM
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| Happy birthday Tessa! |
