Monday, October 8, 2012

ThangsBirthday

As I was pondering the title of todays's blog, a wack-a-doodle title came to mind and I don't mean ThangsBirthday either.  I was thinking of something like:

A Diaper, Some Gourds, A Big Black Toe
and Yoda!!

Yesterday's Birthday, Thanksgiving Celebration was simply fantastic.  Cathy and Cliff hosted a lovely meal which included ham, cornbread (made by Tyler), brussels, carrots, green beans cranberry sauce, (myself), buns, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing and two turkeys, plus, desserts consisting of a Birthday Cake (made by April), pumpkin pies, apple pies, whipped cream and this delightful Hornby Island wine which leaves a chocolate after taste!  I could so go for another round right now just thinking about it.

This Nanny and Papa were surrounded by 10 Grandchildren, 6 kids, Cliff's Momma, Silvana and Marble the kitty cat. 

The joint was jumpin'. 

There was much catching up to do between the Brothers-IL, the Sisters, the Grandchildren.  

There was much laughter, some tears (when a certain someone gave another certain someone a gift from Tiffany and Co.) 


I had great fun using April's camera, (and I know the best shots are on there), holding our baby girl Annie, and being surrounded by our family.  As a dear friend in the Netherlands (Marion!) always says, another pearl in the necklace of life.  It was that indeed.

Here are some pictures.

 The Beautiful Silvana
Carly doing a spectacular job of caring for the little cousins!

In descending order, Cathy, April and Amy!  Or, 2 Birthday girls flanking the un-Birthday girl!
Me enjoying April's camera way too much! 
Our Handsome sons!  Tyler, Nick and Cliff.  Tyler telling his Bros about the fire he put out enroute to Thanksgiving Dinner with his family on Saturday.  This is the 4th one he's attended to off duty!  Our Hero!  Actually all of these great guys are my heros.  I love them to death.

Our Birthday Triplets!  How Happy they all make me! 
Claire demontrating her "black light pen", nifty!

Sweet Caroline and her two little guy cousins, Huddy and Colby.
Despite big Brother's funny face, Claire did a wonderful job of caring for her baby cousin!  Lucky Annie.  It likes both of the girls are thinking, what the heck?!

Lucky Ducky and his Grandkids.  Love Catie's reaction to the gift!

Amy's reaction to her surprise gift!

Papa and Cameron playing Chess iPad style!

Hold on, hold on, Abby's missing in this picture!!!! 


 That's better, make a wish everyone!

DAAC=Dad, Amy, Abby, Cathy 

What's a Birthday without a Baker?  Thank You April!

Oh, and the Secondary title?  Well let's just say, you had to be there!

Happy Monday!










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