And finally, Margaret's cake

Here is the last group of shots from Margrate's big bash!







Without flash



Ready, set,


BLOW!

Christian's 5th Birthday

Today we had two birthday parties. Unfortunately the second one, Parth's pool party, was rained out. We have been friend's with Christian and his mom Donna since Christian was a baby and we had a fabulous time celebrating his 5th birthday with him. His was supposed to be outdoors too, but his Mom was able to move everything inside at the last minute. I like to call her Martha Stewart. She is amazing in many ways.

Donna had 2 high school girls playing games with the kids and keeping them entertained. Here are the kids having fun.











Dylan winning a game of spoons!



Christain and Daddy



Blowing out the candles







Here is a close-up of the cookie on the cake. Christian's Aunt made this.



And finally, a break in the rain that lasted just long enough to whack the pinata open.

More Candids

Just a few more snapshots of the fun day.

Candid Shots

Here are some candids from the party.

Surprise!

Saturday night my cousin Diane and her husband Brian hosted a Surprise Party for my Aunt Margaret's 60th Birthday. Diane and Brian are the most fabulous hosts ever. Their home is amazing and everyone always has a fantastic time there.

Diane & Brian



Now, the big SURPRISE! Margaret was called over to Gail's to babysit baby Evan while Gail and the girls were "at a birthday party". Meanwhile, Gail was helping Diane set everything up. When Margaret left Gail's, she phoned us to let us know the countdown was on and we all came into the house. Our cars were parked at the bottom end of the Cul du Sac way out of sight. Like they say, a picture is worth a thousand words, so without further adieu, here is the reaction.





















More posts from the party to come this week. Just wanted to add one more of the 4 sisters here in the US. My mom is third from left in the polka dotted dress.