The Birthday Bash

Yesterday was Kyra's family birthday party.  Mema (my mother) flew in from Rochester, Ammy & Paw Paw (Brad's parents) came over as did Aunt Cyndi, Uncle Graham & cousin Jessica.  I'm pretty sure my kids were most excited to see their cousin Jessica!!  She's 7, almost 8, and to them, the coolest little girl in the world.

Brad, yes Brad, made a very good dinner - all from scratch!  Shrimp Scampi over linguini and home made ceasar salad (complete with anchovies, which were well received by all except Mema & Ammy)!  It was great!!

After dinner, we enjoyed a beautiful Winnie the Pooh birthday cake & then opened presents!  Kyra's favorite gift was her new baby doll - her first baby doll actually... a gift from cousin Jessica.  She LOVED putting her on her mat, giving her a bottle and carrying the diaper bag... oh the Tiara from Mema, Princess backpack from Mommy & Daddy & the Magnetic Dress up Doll from Ammy & Paw Paw were a big hit too!  

Dare I say that this morning, Henry took a rather fond interest in dressing up the magnetic doll & then asked me if he could have a baby doll????  Don't tell Brad...