Family

Posted on November 5th, 2006 by Deb

img_2270_1 Today was all about family. My sister, brother-in-law, niece, and nephew all came down for dinner, cake and general “birthdaying.”

We had a really nice visit, even if Mom and I still aren’t feeling up to par . . . the last bit of this cold is hard to kick! In fact, I was a little feverish this afternoon. (Although, I suppose that could have been all the excitement!)

My friend Cindy, who I’ve technically known since high school, also came over for dessert–which was enjoyed by all. (This was the famous “Grandma Cake,” made to my grandmother’s recipe. I’ve never met anyone who didn’t like this cake–especially the frosting.)

img_2279 Cindy was also nice enough to take a family photo for us. (She volunteed, really, we didn’t ASK her to!)

She’s done this before, though, in 2003–also on a day she came over for my birthday. We’re all a little older, and in the case of my niece and nephew, taller. My niece is leaning on the ottoman in this picture, but trust me, she’s the tallest female in the family, just recently passed by her brother . . .

november_007 See the older photo?

Yep. I’m definitely feeling older!

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20 Responses to “Family”

  1. JessaLu // Nov 5, 2006 at 10:24 pm

    You look great - can’t tell that you have a cold at all!

  2. Carrie K // Nov 5, 2006 at 10:31 pm

    Yum, cake. Chappy looks adorable, as the rest of your family.

  3. Chris // Nov 5, 2006 at 10:38 pm

    Cursed cold! Maybe the fever will burn it away… Sounds like another fun day. :)

  4. Teresa C // Nov 5, 2006 at 11:01 pm

    Such a great birthday celebration! Let’s hope our colds clear soon. The cough is keeping me awake at night. I haven’t had so much as a cold in a few years. This is really throwing me.

  5. Carol // Nov 5, 2006 at 11:06 pm

    Happy Birthday! I love a good b-day party! I particularly like the fact that you have an “heirloom cake”. I really like that kind of thing.

  6. Kat // Nov 5, 2006 at 11:10 pm

    Happy Birthday! Mmmm, cake.

  7. Madame Purl // Nov 5, 2006 at 11:37 pm

    Happy Birthday!!!

  8. Christina // Nov 6, 2006 at 12:19 am

    Your hair is looking gorgeous!

  9. Cynthia // Nov 6, 2006 at 12:31 am

    Happy birthday Deb! That is a great family photo! I agree with Carol that it is great to have an heirloom cake; such a good thing to have traditions.

  10. Jessica // Nov 6, 2006 at 6:27 am

    Sounds like a fun day. Happy Birthday! (My contest entry is up on my blog now too. :) ).

  11. Carole // Nov 6, 2006 at 6:42 am

    Happy 40th Birthday, Deb!!!!!!

  12. CindyCindy // Nov 6, 2006 at 7:52 am

    Happy Happy Birthday. How nice to spend the special day together with your family. Here’s crossed fingers for the birthday present delivery today. And, get well.

  13. jess // Nov 6, 2006 at 8:45 am

    Hooray, cake!

    Happy birthday! Hope the wheel shows up today because that would be perfect! :)

  14. Bethe // Nov 6, 2006 at 8:50 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

    Here’s to hoping the wheel shows up today! (VERY nice birthday gift to yourself BTW).

  15. Lisa // Nov 6, 2006 at 9:08 am

    Happy Birthday to you!!!

    Hope your wheel arrives today.

  16. Vicki // Nov 6, 2006 at 9:14 am

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! ; )

  17. Cheryl // Nov 6, 2006 at 9:33 am

    Happy Birthday!! What nice family pictures!

    Hey, any sign of the wheel yet??

  18. Laura // Nov 6, 2006 at 9:46 am

    Happy birthday, Deb! Oooh, that cake looks scrumptious.

  19. wendy g // Nov 6, 2006 at 9:57 am

    Have a very Happy 40th birthday!!

  20. Paula // Nov 6, 2006 at 10:55 am

    Happy Birthday, Deb! The puppies send you kisses.

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