It has been a few years she said, since she has celebrated with the entire family, 2 to be precise when we celebrated at Cathy and Cliff's and blew out candles together (my Birthday is tomorrow). Perhaps reflecting on it, it wasn't right on THE DATE.
Here are some pictures of the celebration!
The set up ~
Hanging over the children's table
For the kids - 8 of them at least!
The Welcome ~
I meant the balloons hanging in the tree, but before that My Beloved came home with the most beautiful roses for me for my b.d.
The crew arrives. First Amy and Tyler and the 3 kids, then Cathy and Cliff and their 6, followed a bit later by the Guest of Honour, April, Nick and their 2.
While we awaited April and Nick's arrival--the sunshine and the vintage Baby Pram that held our three--beconed. So we decided to head out to the park!
I took this picture just before we left after Cathy had commented that she wanted a blue eyed wonder too! We told her, "it's never gonna happen not with your Beloved's beautiful brown eyes!"
Riding in the English Pram just like royalty, that's our little Princess!
Takes me back 40+ years!
Our Dapper lil Dude, Colby!
Some of our wonderful grands taking the stroll!
Coco and I are wearing yellow shoes! Look at her beautiful smile!
And while we were strolling, who drives up but my Mom and my Sis, and her Grandson! Delivering hugs, kisses, flowers and cards for our Birthdays.
It was fun being outside with our family. Hand holding, laughing, watching the kids run around, just enjoying the day!
Climbing!
Balancing
Chatting
The kids putting their foot in in preparation for a game. Sure wish Abby and Hudson were here too!
We headed towards home when we received the call that The Guest of Honour had arrived. Yippee.
Sleeping Beauty
You've done this before honey!
Time for a picture of all the Grands! One day taking them won't be as much fun! I got to thinking what fun this picture will be as a reinactment several years down the road. Are we blessed or what?
Let's Eat!
No matter how organized you are ahead of time, getting this number of kids served is quite a feat but thanks to Uncle Nick and Cathy and Cliff, they got the job done! The concensus was, it tasted pretty good. I think all that running around helped that situation.
Thank goodness for my office!
Oh ya, that number's mounting!
Family~laughing, funny, crying, tripping, eating, running, feeding, cleaning, clapping, cheering, encouraging, loving. What a joy.
Happy Birthday Sweet April, we love you and all of the madcap family we have, very, very much!
Wishing everyone a Sweet April day!
Happy Saturday.
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