Narragansett BayLast weekend, we traveled down to R.I. to visit my family.
No pictures yet of Friday evening at my Dad's house. I forgot my digital camera and was using a disposable, which has yet to be developed (I write that as if I think I'll ever actually drop it off for developing). But my Dad and Lynn graciously hosted all of his girls and their families for a delicious ham dinner. It was wonderful to spend some time with him, and the rest of my family as well.
Saturday was a surprise birthday luncheon for my Mom, a plan that had been in the works since July. We were keeping it small- just her siblings and cousins and their families, and her daughters and their families.
In the end, there were about 30 people who gathered at Marchetti's Restaurant to wish Barbara Elaine (Whitman) Borrelli a Happy 60th Birthday! She was truly surprised, and we girls were thrilled to have been able to host such a special day for her.
Here are some photos from the event!Mom, unsuspectingly walking Elijah to her own birthday party:
Here she is- always such a good sport!
Clockwise from far left:
My cousin Jen, my Mom's cousin John, my Aunt Denise and Uncle George, Aunt Rita and her partner Rick, Mom (a.k.a. The Birthday Girl), her best friend Helen and my Aunt Nancy.
Clockwise from nearest seat:
My nephews Kyle and Brandon, my brother-in-law Mike and my sister Leslee (standing), my sister Carole, my brother-in-law Jim and my sister Paula
This is my Aunt Nancy and my cousin's son Dylan. So he's my...first cousin once removed? Maybe...?
Julie, where are you when I need you?
Mom with her two youngest daughters, my sisters Paula (32) and Leslee (29 yrs, 358 days as of this photo...hee hee!):
Mom and her youngest grandchild-for now. My sister Paula is expecting this coming summer!
Mom with her two youngest daughters, my sisters Paula (32) and Leslee (29 yrs, 358 days as of this photo...hee hee!):
Mom and her youngest grandchild-for now. My sister Paula is expecting this coming summer!Is someone trying to make a point? Mom received TWO G.P.S. units! I can relate! As well as all the wonderful traits I inherited from my mom, I alsowas cursed with her terrible sense of direction...
"Nana" and all her grandkids.
Mom and "Her Girls"
Happy Birthday, Mom! We love you!On a different note, here's a cute story I'd like to share:
This morning I witnessed Elijah walk into the kitchen, open the cabinet and remove a single dog biscuit from a box, close the cabinet and walk over to give the bone to Zoe. You can imagine my surprise! What a little sponge he is, as he must have witnessed be perform this same task dozens of times.
Zoe is beginning to see him more and more as an ally...
Talk about a friendship in the making!
Life is good!
Life is good!
7 comments:
What a great surprise for your mom!! I loved the picture of her and all her daughters! At first I was trying to make out the large pics on the walls of the restaurant thinking they were of your mom, but then when I think I saw Rock Hudson, I realized they were probably pics of stars who had ate at the restaurant!! As someone who will be arriving at the 6-0 number in just a few short years, I was glad to see your mom looking young and happy!!
Loved the story of Elijah and the dog biscuits!
Joanie
What a great party for your Mom. How nice that you were all there.
I can see that Elijah will have a real friend in Zoe.
I did the same thing as Joan did. Looked at the posters on the wall and thought they were Mom's sixty years in pictures!
Lisa
Fun to see more of your family! And I'm glad to hear you had such a great trip. Your Mom looks very happy.
I love the story about Elijah and Zoey. It makes me sad that we do not have a pet anymore, but these days, three kids are more than enough for me to take care of!
Those pictures came out great! We all had so much fun. Eli was SO good there! What a difference I see in him as he gets older. Love the dog bone story!! I bet Zoey thinks she has it made now!
And hey.. I will keep saying I am 29 till the exact moment the clock strikes and I turn into a pumpkin haha!!
We all had a blast! It was a lot of fun, and the food was delicious! The kids were very well behaved - we really couldn't have asked for a better day!
I also have some photo's but for some reason I'm having issues with uploading them to my page. I'll try again tomorrow!
Love the story about Zoe and Eli..soon they will be partners in crime :) It really goes to show you just how smart Elijah is at this young age - watching every move you all make!!
I have said it at least a million times I am so so proud of all my daughters- to throw such a party for me was just so unexpected and appreciated. Once again you have managed to blow me away- Thank You & Ed for making it such a special day I know you folks all went out of your way to make me feel great., Love Momsie
All you girls did a great job throwing the surprise party for your mom. I had a great time. It was fun getting together with everybody. It's so hard to see everybody together since we're all spread out all over New England.
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