Wednesday, October 8, 2008

Birthdays


Another year come and gone! I had a birthday last Friday. Josh reminded me that next year is 30! Funny how that seemed so old once upon a time...

Since Peter's (my big brother) birthday is a few days before we always combo up and do a joint party. This year we thought dogs on the grill sounded good, with my favorite - mom's potato salad, and Peter's favorite - homemade cream of mushroom soup. And made-from-scratch chocolate cake. I used Pioneer Woman's recipe since I had been itching to try it and this was a perfect occasion for a little indulgence! Indulge I did.

Here is Josh and Joseph playing the "don't bite me!" game. We have since decided we shouldn't encourage biting. ;)


Peter brought this to Michael from Mexico. It's his medicine man poncho. Ha.


Well, look who the cat drug in from Eagle Pass! Hooray!




Ha! What's up there, guys?!









Note to self: be careful what you ask for. If you ask for pumpkin candles...you just might get pumpkin candles. FIVE pumpkin candles. But dang my house smells good!

And the best part; the love we share! I'll be reminded every time I look at this little wax message!

9 comments:

Devoted Mommy said...

Hmph. I'm still unhappy that you let your b-day slip right past your friend. But I'm glad you had a great one and how sweet is that for your hubby to write a love note in the candle....awwww! I love all the pictures!!

Binger said...

Crap I saw your birthday on Myspace a week before it happened, then I forgot all about it. Happy birthday! Looks like it was a good one!

The Belangers said...

That picture of the candles just made me drool a bit!!!! I'm a little jealous! ;)

And waht a lovely house you have for entertaining! Looks like a fun gathering!

Happy bday HO! Love you mucho cinco dinero enchilda!

you can call me al said...

augh! lol, jen!

Looks like such a nice time, Heather! Nothing like family and birthdays - so warm and fuzzy. Love you!

Tammy Benson-O'Brien said...

Yep, never say anything like "boy I love pigs" The only gifts you will get for 5 years will be pig related.

Happy Bday Ho HO!

The Johnsons said...

haha! good times! cant wait til thanksgiving/christmas/tammy and mes bday :))

The Johnsons said...

heyy how do u make ur blog all cool lookin and everything???

Kristen said...

Happy Birthday!! Looks like a fun time!

Mary/Mom/G-ma/GG said...

It was the best. I loved every minute of it and want to do it again. Anyone up for a repeat???