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My Man's Birthday


We celebrated my man's birthday with the usual chocolate cake with white icing. This year my handy helper was happy to get involved. She really does a great job mixing. Since I didn't hook up my stand mixer for fear of shorting out the entire neighborhood, she was quite helpful.



We celebrated with some friends who are heading back to the states in a week or so. They have 4 kids, so this place was packed. It was a blast to have all the chaos. (Note: the weather here is conducive to the ever-popular and stylish cabana wear.)



Gordon's favorite part was eating the cake- of course : )



Percy was....well, she's just Percy. She did pretty well with the company despite being a bit "timido."





The celebration in my heart was about gratitude; I have been fortunate to have him in my life another year.

Comments

nanny said…
Wow! What a great birthday celebration. It looks like a grand time was had by all. Yum, that cake looked delicious! Maybe we can have an instant replay, I hate to miss birthdays (and the cake.) Happy Birthday to you!
June 5, 2007 at 7:07 PM
Unknown said…
Happy Birthday again, Jay!! Be on the look out for a lil somethin in the post...Looks like a great time!! Y'all look so cuute! Cindy, you and I can be Joan Jetters, except I think I told you I went in for a trim too, and came out with short hair again. What ze hell?!?!? I am cursed!
June 6, 2007 at 12:55 PM
mimi and papa said…
I must know your secret. How in earth did you get your Man, my son to wear the trendy cabana shirt. Sounds like true love and devotion!! You guys look so good! You have no doubt set the standard for birthday cake and it has obviously withstood the test of time. Is it the twinkie filling? I concur with Nanny-instant replay on the cake to be enjoyed by all.....soon, I hope!
June 6, 2007 at 6:33 PM
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