Birthday Celebration!

Sunday's family celebration for Justin's 50th and Cara's birthdays was held at Leaa-Jesse's house. Alyzabeth was with Ian "Painting with a Twist" so she missed this gathering. Lots of food, Baked coated red fish, our hamburger sliders on the grill, roasted Brussel sprouts, cheesy grits/polenta. Liv's carrot cake cupcakes and my strawberry cake, all a hit for the two birthday "kids".

Dylan lighting the candles, singing happy birthday with Jesse on the piano:

Dolly got lots of attention!

Happy Birthday!

Justin with his reading cheaters on!

I took this family photo on Nicole's phone (Cara and Travis had left for a concert):

Ford eating cake (AA and I have sworn off all sugary desserts for 21 days!):

At home, Ford and I pattied 2.4 oz. "slider" patties, 36 of them:

We enjoyed the family time, albeit without Christa/Lawrence and babies Colton and Finn and Cathy/Werner due to the family fracas that endures to this day. Next big family time is September 23 - 25th with Nana Joy visiting and Liv's play (and possibly Mia and Mike).