A Birthday Bash

sweet and sour and sesame chicken

The birthday boy

The present

Two brothers

It is Jack's 16th birthday!, I cannot believe that my youngest child is 16, this does not seem possible.  He requested "asian food", so vague, and a berry cobbler.  The problem was, he requested the berry cobbler at 11 am, and that thing has to cook all day, so I completely cheated and bought this beautiful berry cream pie at Costco.  It is Costco sized, which means big enough to feed a crowd, or just my family, it is just so pretty.  I myself do not like berries, I would have preferred some sort of chocolate bomb of a dessert, but it was not MY birthday.  The pie was a complete success, everyone (not me), loved it.  For his present, Jack got a bow and arrow, which he has been requesting for years and years.  He is so happy, and now Dad wants one too.  It was such a fun day,and now I have three boys who are all 16!

First Communion!

Maggie is the last one of her generation in the family to make this sacrament.  As her godmother, I was so happy to be there, but I wish Ted could have been here too.  The priest proclaimed it "good" when she received. Welcome to the supper of the Lamb my dear.

Swimming At Uncle Paul's

Even if Uncle Paul is no longer with us,

I am sure he loves seeing his pool still filled with happy nieces and nephews!

Too Hot

I don't think the dogs have ever panted so much.

Schnitzel with his baby

Gramma had to perform emergency surgery on Schnitzel's bear, all while he was crying and whining and kicking up a fuss. Now he won't let it out of his sight.

Gracie

Well she really did hurt her poor self at our house.  It took her mom and I more than a week to consult a doctor, I guess we both qualify for ninny AND mother of the year. The cast is super cute though!