It's My Party

It was my party and I didn't cry! I had a blast in fact. My cousin and his family came. Which meant our sons would get to play together. My mom, sister and niece were also there. A special bonus was my friend from high school came to join the festivities. We had my favorite dinner growing up sloppy joes and macaroni salad. My cake was a sinfully delicious chocolate cake with chocolate pudding, chocolate chips, and sour cream. The (killer) chocolate frosting was homemade. My sister rocks the chocolate cake makin' world!

I made out like a bandit. My husband bought me Rebecca Talley's new book, Altared Plans. My sis made me a scrapbook of the one and only beach trip we managed this year. My in laws gave me a gift card to Bath & Body works--which I already used! My mom gave me a gift card for Target and a box of my favorite candies! My high school gal pal gave me a gift card for DQ. Now I can be a piggy poo or I can share....hmmmm...must think this one through. My cousin's wife--Emmy--has offered to do a family photo shoot. Too cool. I can hardly wait.

It was a lot of fun and a lot of noise. I didn't have to cook or clean. Talk about pampering!

My scrapbook
The kids played outside and got good and dirty!
Lucas goes in head first!
Alex is ready to go.
My high school pal.
It was fun for all.

Comments

Christine said…
What a great party!

I didn't know you and Emmy were related! How fun, I can't wait to see your family photos!
September 9, 2009 at 4:33 AM
Emmy said…
It was a fun night! It was nice eating with just the grownups too :)
Yes, I am very excited to do the photo shoot. So you know, we will want to do it in the evening sometime, better lighting. I am thinking at the duck pond as that has a lot of great spots. So just let me know.
September 9, 2009 at 8:37 AM
As Told By Molly said…
Nothin' better than food and family to make a great party. Glad you had a happy birthday.
September 9, 2009 at 9:00 AM
Rachel Sue said…
Birthday parties are the best! Glad you had a great night.
September 9, 2009 at 9:26 AM
Richard said…
Family pics at the Duck Pond sounds cool. Let's be sure to keep Ryan away from the edge until AFTER the pics are done, if you know what I mean.
September 9, 2009 at 2:10 PM
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