Dave's 40th

Just a very quick post for any of the ex-Liverpool graduates passing by.. Dr Dave Hinds still exists, and in fact has multiplied. Here he is about to tuck into an individual portion of birthday cake, flanked by wife Martine, son Olivier (5) and daughter Avril (2).

And Tall Paul Richards (described to Martine by Dave's mum as the "tall one with the huge feet), showing us exactly how many pupils at the school where he teaches in Liverpool haven't nicked a car this week.

I couldn't make a post without including at least one shot of Lara - she enjoyed the party a lot, and was delighted to be dressed as a Babooshka, or Grandma, after the meal.