Michelle's 40th

We had a great time at my daughter, Michelle's, 40th birthday. Some of the family gathered on Sunday afternoon to celebrate.

As soon as Melissa and Jack arrived with the boys, Michelle and Griffyn starting playing a game and here he is giving her a big hug.

Michelle, opening the spring cake pan that Mom gave her. Is this a hint that Michelle is going to be making our Christmas fruitcake in years to come?

Brandon and Jordan gave her a pumpkin teapot that we bought her in 2005 while we were on vacation. They kept saying it wasn't the right time until now. So she will have a nice keepsake of her 40th from them.
I made her a card with a picture of a beautiful Edwardian lady. The artist is Harrison Fisher. I have a disc of many of his ladies.

Michelle likes candles and so hubby and I bought her a set of three candle holders. Here she's holding one of the globes. There is an insert to fit into each. They are really nice and I knew she'd like them.

I also gave her the ring that her father gave me when we were married. I have kept it all these years for her and I thought her 40th was the appropriate time. Besides that ring, Barry gave her an amethyst ring. We were having so much fun that I didn't get to see it. I will be sure to make a point of seeing it next time I visit. I was a little disappointed that I missed out. I know how much Michelle loves bling.

Griffyn and I having a little fun. He is an adorable boy. So cute now at this stage and he gives the best bear hugs ever. He is already doing well in the potty training department and he's only had the potty a few days.

Tarryn and I. This boy has a beautiful smile and look at those eyes. Look out girls. He's a charmer.

Michelle and Tarryn. He's not sure what to make of it all. He's only six months old.

Griffyn and Michelle. They get along really well. They have invented a new high five game and they play it well together.
Melissa and Tarryn. He is still nursing and definitely a Mama's boy at this point. Michelle with her traditional Chocolate Fudge Cake. That is the kind that she asks for every year. We had a great time and a little cake and ice cream. I'm sure she enjoyed it and, as usual, she got lots of nice gifts.

Michelle has started her own blog here on blogspot. Please drop by and welcome her to bloggy land.

Have a great week, my friends and remember to do a random act of kindness. You never know what others are going through and at times, a smile can make someone's day a little brighter. ~Blessings, Mary~