What started out as plans for an easy cake with the three of us, turned into just another way to celebrate and spend time with loved ones. Guests were invited, plans were made, decorations hung…heck, we even cleaned the house. Highlights from the day:
The birthday “dog” helping make his cake:
The birthday dog’s very loving owner, carefully measuring ingredients:
I’m telling you, we only bake to lick the bowls:
Decorating with our newly finished banners:
My first loaf of bread in my new bread machine (thrifted off of Craigslist for chump change):
With 17 (seventeen!!) guests for Coco’s birthday, we had a full day of cooking homemade lasagna (which I’m happy to report I got tons of compliments on!) , spinach salad, and bread not to leave out my Mom’s yummy Caprese:
Oh. Gee. Can’t leave out some Xbox playing. Even for an afternoon.
Z helped Coco open his gifts. Yes. Our guests actually brought gifts for Coco. Do we have a great family or what?
Z and his friend C, holding Coco and C’s stuffy, Don:
My Grandma (GG), Z’s Gramma A., and my aunts crowded onto one couch because …
The other couch was full of other party guests:
Coco was very happy with his yummy homemade chocolate cake:
Z and Coco with 8 candles to blow out:
My mom, and aunts Teddi and Toni
My Grandpa scowling at his apparent lack of geometry skills:
I'm Tara Wagner, life coach and creator of the Digging Deep process, where I coach women out of survival mode to recreate their lives and families.
Looks like your family had a good time together.
S*
PS. I totally smiled when I saw that picture of Coco’s many friends. Cute!
This is so darn wonderful–the whole Coco story is wonderful. Your blog really touches my heart and I admire your journey. Maybe we will see you again some time!
Robin in Tecopa