We gathered at Lyn and Jared's for the party; we usually have a simple dinner of some sort before the cake and ice cream. This time it was burritos/tacos. Quick, simple and everyone built their own to suit.
Luke, as guest of honor was wearing his crown:
You'll have to excuse the red-eye thing...I forgot to set that feature on the camera! Thankfully, I can fix that when I make prints. You'll have to put up with it as I'm not going to photoshop and correct.
Luke is one of those kids who actually LIKE to get clothes. And, he got some nice ones, although he was even more happy to get "other stuff". He wanted a good old-fashioned board game, Chutes and Ladders, which R and I happily purchased along with new jeans and shirts.
And, he loved his new slippers.
Planning the birthday cake has been very important in our family; At the very least we have always let the birthday boy or girl have their choice of cake; I started decorating cakes for my crew when they were small; I taught Patrick how to decorate cakes the year his ex took off and he didn't know what to do for Isabelle's birthday, and it's just continued down the generational line. The little ones debate over who or what they want their cake to be each year. This year, Luke chose "Wall-E" for his cake.
From left to right: Lyn, Luke, Milana, (being held by Anna) and Nick, Anna's boyfriend.
A wonderful time was had by all.
Of course, that new baby got passed around, too. Believe it or not, someone FINALLY took my picture with her...I have to admit, I was getting just a wee bit perturbed that I was the only one who'd been left out. I mean, I *know* taking my picture can create a camera shortage! But I still want pictures to prove I *do* exist!
Grandpa gets his hands on her every chance he gets, too.
And, Great-Grandma, too (R's mother):
Eventually, wee ones get worn out from all the handling, and can go to sleep anywhere and in almost any position:
As our family grows, we're beginning to get birthdays in each month. This month, October, it's Jared, Robert and Isabelle. Next month, it's Milana and I. Busy times till the first of the year...and it's STILL not done, even then.
Good thing we all like cake!!!
6 comments:
What a beautiful family! You look so good. ;-)
I used to do the cakes like you do but I doubt I have the patience to do them now.
What a handsome birthday boy!!! And what a gorgeous little one!!!!
Can I have some cake too? ;)
I want my cake and eat it too! LOL
Great pics Kate!
Fergit the cake, I want one of your tee's, Kate!
Yes, beautiful family you've got there.
I need to make a correction! I didn't make the cake...Lyn did...but I got her started on decorating cakes for her bunch, just as I did for them. And, Vaughn and Pat decorate for their kids, too, as a result. What Kirk and Marsha do for Jacelyn remains to be seen. I suppose the girls and I will have to give Kirk and Marsha lessons...*wink*
And, Flo, what size tee do you wear? Next time I'm over at Mary's shop or see her at a fair, I'll pick one up for you. I've been planning to pick one up for TW, too when she makes up another like I'd found for him. What colors do you want in your shirt? Similar to mine? I'm guessing you wear a small, you tiny little thing, you!
I want one too, durnit! Just like your's and much bigger than little Flo.
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