Today would've been Stephanie's 37th Birthday.
As a blended family we've had 25 wonderful years with Stephanie.
We weren't always around to spend every birthday with her on the actual day, but we always made sure there were cards, gifts and a cake and a visit as close to the date as possible.
Stephanie didn't grow up, the family just grew older around her.
2000 aged 12 at Poolway Rise
2001 aged 13 at Gran's house in Saltford, when Stephanie went to St Christophers School in Bristol
2002 aged 14 at Gran's Honestly these photos are 2 years apart, I've doubled checked the printing dates on the back (Truprint and Kodak) She didn't grow out of clothes or shoes, just wore them out eventually.
2003 aged 15 fun in Bristol
2004 aged 16 at Grans
2005 aged 17 at Grans
2006 aged 18 at home in Malvern. Sharing a cake with her brother
2007 aged 19 at Gran's
2008 aged 20 in Tewkesbury when Stephanie went to live in Aspirations
2009 aged 21 when Stephanie moved to Appleton Way in Gloucester.
2010 aged 22 Back at Gran's for a birthday visit
2011 aged 23 We were now living in South Africa. A photo sent to us from her home in Gloucester
2012 aged 24 A visit to the UK with 2 of her brothers joining us for the day
2013 aged 25 A day out in Gloucester
2014 aged 26 Photo sent to us from her home in Gloucester
2015 aged 27 A visit to her home and a bounce on the trampoline
2016 aged 28 A visit with one of her brothers
2017 aged 29 A trip out for coffee, fruit shoot and cake
2018 aged 30 a photo sent to us from her home
2019 aged 31 A visit to her home
2020 aged 32 A visit with one of her brothers and her sister in law
2021 aged 33 A distanced covid visit
2022 aged 34 Photos sent from her home
2023 aged 35 Photos sent from her home
2024 aged 36 A birthday lunch out at Gloucester Docks
Thinking of you. Sending love and hugs.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely photos of Stephanie. x
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DeleteThese photos are filled with so many memorable moments! I'm so glad you and your family have these as a reminder of Stephanie and this special love!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful birthday tribute to Stephanie. ❤️🌹
ReplyDeleteSending hugs across the miles my friend.
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DeleteThis is a wonderful photographic tribute to Stephanie. #pocolo
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