Luau Time!

Every July I throw a Triple-Birthday-Party Luau.

We had pineapples, coconuts, limes,

Hawaiian meatballs over rice,

skewered chicken with red peppers and pineapple,

sweet potatoes with bananas,

and more...and of course,

three birthday desserts:

homemade ice cream cake,

chocolate raspberry cake,

and key lime pie.

Yum

 

Thought I'd share a little bit of the fun!

Friends

Family

My son Drew, my mom, my daughter Michelle, brother Mike, nephew Jimmy

Birthday Girl Mom-in-Law & my  husband Michael

Happy Birthday Ma!

Oh, and here's me...aloha!

Thank you for visiting,

~k

Blog Anniversary! Luau!

Wow! Today is the 3rd anniversary of my Blog!

Thank you so much, friends! I never could have predicted such joy!

You are a generous, sharing, caring community

and my life is richer for knowing you.

I hope I have given something back to you,

'cause you sure have enriched my life with your friendship.

Thank you.

♥

And now, I promised you a few "Triple Birthday Party"

Luau photos,

so here goes!

 Setting up & decorating

 My son & daughter!

♥

Cousins:

 Below, my older brother and Mom:

And now, introducing the Triple Birthday Babies,

my son, my brother, and my Mom-in-Law:

Each with their favorite dessert!

Happy Birthday!

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Thank you so much for visiting, commenting,

being my bloggy friends.

Always,

~k

Put the Lime in the Coconut...

...and run with it.

Things have NOT been relaxed around here,

but it's been C.R.A.Z.Y with good things,

so that's okay!

You may remember/know that every July I throw

the Annual Triple Birthday party

for three family members

and lots of family & friends.

It's a Luah!

It's on Sunday!

I will try to post photos on Monday.

In the meantime, grab your coconut shells

and grass skirt and shake it!

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Melting here in WNY,

~k

Annual Triple-Birthday Party

July 11th is a very special day in our family. Hubby and I throw a huge party with family & friends, and every single year, for 21 years, we've never had it rain on our outdoor fun...ever. We've had luahs, Key West themes, and more. Michael made the dinner. I always make three desserts so each birthday baby gets his or her favorite. We sing three times as each is presented. I love this tradition.

We celebrate our son's birthday:

...with a homemade 5-layer ice cream cake.

My mother-in-law's birthday:

...with a mocha raspberry layer cake.

My big brother's birthday:

...with a cherry cheesecake.


~my mom~

And, it even was my parents' wedding anniversary day. AND, when my neighbor can come over, it's also her birthday on July 11th! Happy 17th Birthday, Emma!

And I felt a little bit like it was also my birthday when my dear friend, Kathy, brought me lavender. Kath gave me fresh cut, tied with ribbon, that I sniffed all night, and a big pot of growing lavender with the most amazing little scalloped leaves. I'd never seen this kind before.

~my two babies grew up!

As I sat near the end of the party, I watched. At the far end of the table, my two beautiful children were absorbed in their own laughter and private jokes. My Mom and Mom-in-law were giggling and telling stories. My birthday brother was surrounded by piles of cards and used candles and well wishers. Friends and cousins and my sister-in-law, and Michael, were chit chatting and cracking up. I felt such a tidal wave of emotion. Life is so good. For all of the hard, there is so much love.

This year, I feel my age. I'm exhausted and not doing a thing today. Time out! ~Kathy