Wow can you believe it - Amber hits 16 today! Well, technically it's tomorrow, December 5th, but it already is December 5th in New Zealand, so HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMBER from both of us!!!

Amber, I tried calling you a bunch of times and eventually got Angela on her cellphone - she advised you were all down in Nelson with her mother who is seriously ill, and Angela said you've been fantastic with her, so thank you Amber, and I really wish you an awesome year - you deserve it. I'll talk to you in a few days. Miss you, as always.