Friday, June 18, 2010

Birthday Fun and Sun and Friends and Family and pictures out of Order!


This is my beautiful Niece, Marisol. We were a block away from the beach all weekend but the rain was threatening to ruin our time. We walked over on Saturday and I couldn't stop taking pictures. Maybe because I grew up around water (almost everywhere I lived) and there is nothing as pure as the ocean and children. These are just a few of my favorites.
Steve O, says the caption for this one should be "Jesus loves you this much!"

My Nephew, Jake, is wowed by the water. Or maybe he is trying to part the sea?




Who can create a caption for this one?

Thing 1 (harry) and Marisol.

Shooting hoops.

A back yard Birthday bouquet from Sophia!

My Sister Emily has a Birthday a week after mine. This year we had a joint family party at her beautiful beach house. This was her side of the birthday cake. The cake was made by Burgess - you might remember the killer keyboard grooms cake he made for our wedding - what a talent!

This was my side of the cake.

The day before my Birthday I had a few special guests stop by to wish me well. My little friend Sophia dropped in and insisted on taking some pictures. I really like the composition.


Another picture by Sophia.

This one was taken by me.

Earlier that week (I warned you these pictures are in no particular order) Steve P. came by and brought dinner he cooked himself! This salad was a scrumptious mix of field greens and brussel sprout leaves, toasted nuts and shredded Italian cheese (can't remember what kind.)

The main dish was a mouth watering sweet lasagna recipe he stole from that pretty Giada lady - not to be confused with Lady Gaga. Thanks Steve P.