And what a fine time we had last night!
We packed up our supper...threw a few birthday goodies in the trunk...
Hmmm...it seems one of the birthday boys has a new look for the occasion....one he's tried out before, I'm afraid!
No cake this year...it was fresh berry pie, by popular request. The strawberry harvest is in it's last days and the raspberry season is just beginning...so we had one of each. (You can check out the recipe for fresh raspberry pie on the MGCC recipe blog.)
We managed to get the kids back to the table long enough to sing "Happy Birthday" to Jeremy and Tim...and then it was time to frolic in the sand.
Do they come any cuter?
We watched some dragon boat teams bringing their canoes down to the water...
...and skimming off across the lake.
Soon the windsurfers were coming in...
...and the geese were going for one more dip!
Already it seems the days are getting shorter...
...and all too soon we had to pack up the remnants of our beachside birthday party and head for home.
We packed up our supper...threw a few birthday goodies in the trunk...
...and drove to our nearest and dearest lake for a picnic.
Hmmm...it seems one of the birthday boys has a new look for the occasion....one he's tried out before, I'm afraid!
No cake this year...it was fresh berry pie, by popular request. The strawberry harvest is in it's last days and the raspberry season is just beginning...so we had one of each. (You can check out the recipe for fresh raspberry pie on the MGCC recipe blog.)
We managed to get the kids back to the table long enough to sing "Happy Birthday" to Jeremy and Tim...and then it was time to frolic in the sand.
We watched some dragon boat teams bringing their canoes down to the water......and skimming off across the lake.Soon the windsurfers were coming in......and the geese were going for one more dip!Already it seems the days are getting shorter...
...and all too soon we had to pack up the remnants of our beachside birthday party and head for home.Tim...we wish you many blessings in the year that lies ahead.
You and Heidi are in for the time of your life!
Happy Anniversary to you, Jeremy and Broni...
have a fun celebration this weekend.
So as you see...we had lots of reasons to have a party at the beach.
The days and years just seem to slip through our hands
...and how special to mark the occasions with those who matter the most in our lives!
Isnt it wonderful to enjoy celebrations together, just as it should be.
ReplyDeleteSo many things so dear to our hearts.
ReplyDeleteLooks like the weather held on long enough. I didn't see you taking a dip?
Wow a fun time for sure! So special to celebrate the birthdays of our loved ones.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY to both of you, Jeremy and Tim. Pregnant mamma to be, you look So good!! And Ryder what a darling -- Children and grandchildren, what precious gifts.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and love, Aunt Martha.
What an unbelievably beautiful spot to celebrate a birthday in. And on top of that to have a fresh strawberry and raspberry pie. Heaven on earth, to be sure.
ReplyDeleteYou really do have a very nice way of writing and photographing your posts, Judy. I enjoy them very much.
Also, your new header picture should be in a gourmet food magazine. It is beautiful and just looking at it is making my mouth water.
Ah, the celebration looks wonderful. I'm so glad they gave you a reason to make those delicious looking pies.
ReplyDeleteThe spot looks so gorgeous .. such a great picnic.
Oops, one more thing. . .
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Now, you know I am coming over with that scrumptious pie in your banner.
ReplyDeleteCute birthday boys - even with the special look.
Celebrations with our family are the best.
What a lovely site for a picnic... and I can just taste those luscious looking berry pies! Mmmmmm.
ReplyDeleteLove your new header! And talking about "headers", isn't Jeremy finished with hockey for the year? Gorgeous fotos, all of them
ReplyDeleteeverything looks great.
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can it get any better!
happy b-day boys.
everything looks great.
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can it get any better!
happy b-day boys.
Judy ..you have such a beautiful family...the little ones are growing way to fast....just precious...I think I would rather have your pie as well...it looks pretty incredibly delicious :)
ReplyDeleteYou served that pie from your gorgeous header? No wonder it is the annual request! Sounds like a wonderful family celebration honoring two special young men.
ReplyDeleteJudy, that was such a great picture I immediately clicked on it and made it my desktop picture at work for the whole day. Everyone thot it looked so delightful and I was proud to say a good friend had made that wonderful pie.
ReplyDeleteLovely lovely header.
And nice picnic time too...wow. You have great family times together.