Sunday, August 2, 2009

WONDERFUL DAY

Created By My Colonial Home
This afternoon we had our three sons and their families here to celebrate our oldest (45) and youngest (40) sons birthdays which are the 11th and 13th but today was about the only day we could all get together and we had a beautiful afternoon.

CLICK ON PHOTOS TO MAKE LARGER:

Forgot to mention our middle son Dan is on the right with the white shirt and his wife Jamie is in the front in orange with daughter Alex on her lap! Alex takes her actual driving test on Monday so wish her luck!!!!! And their son Jesse is in the back with the baseball cap on backwards - he'll be 20 in Nov.


Darren and Brett - notice the wonderfully decorated cake!!! LOL
I made the cake but couldn't find anything to put on it so I bought some decorating gel and proceded to write their names - yikes...that stuff is crap! No matter how small the hole was it just didn't want to write - it came out in blobs so this is what they got - but it sure tasted great!



Naturally the center of attention was little Aidan who was just a year a few weeks ago...we haven't been together as an entire family since Christmas so this was wonderful.

Darren with his son Aidan


Brett with his wife Heather


I love this picture of Joseph (Brett and Heather son) - he loves to read and he's on his 4th Harry Potter book which he got FREE from his Library reading club - he got a gift card for Border's Books!


Thats all for now - I will be tweaking tomorrow and doing a bit of cleaning for the photo shoot on Tuesday so not sure how quickly I can get back on here.
My next post will have the prize and the winner of my 200th post drawing....so be watching.
Karen

28 comments:

  1. STITCHINPRIMAugust 2, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    Karen:
    Wonderful family photo.. You have a lovely family..
    Don't worry about the cake decoration.. it's the love you put into making it that counts and of course, how delicious it tastes..

    Enjoy family get-togethers !!
    Blessings,
    Maurine

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  2. JanAugust 2, 2009 at 11:29 PM

    What a beautiful family you have! And the birthday party sounds like so much fun! It is so great that you can all get together!! I can't wait to see your house photo'd again!

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  3. SherrieAugust 2, 2009 at 11:57 PM

    Great family pics and so nice you could all be together. Don't work too hard tomorrow and enjoy the photo shoot. Looking forward to seeing your home featured again.
    Sherrie

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  4. basketsnprimsAugust 3, 2009 at 4:35 AM

    Karen,
    You have a lovely family & how wonderful you could all get together. Aidan is growing up so fast & is soooo cute. Have fun on Tuesday! Can't wait to see pics.
    hugs,
    Pam

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  5. Kris ~ Simply PrimAugust 3, 2009 at 5:30 AM

    What a nice looking family you have, Karen! I'm so glad you could all get together! How very special!!
    Good luck with your photo shoot Tuesday!

    Take care,
    ~Kris~

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  6. •♦•©The Olde Weeping Cedar •♦•August 3, 2009 at 6:07 AM

    BEAUTIFUL Family, Karen!!!
    Happy Birthday wishes to both ;)
    I can't believe how big Aidan is, he looks like a little boy, passed the baby stage...he's is so cute!
    Best of Luck Tues.

    Hugs, Kath

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  7. TolentreasuresAugust 3, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    What a nice day, your little grandson is adorable and your sons look like twins! How nice that your grandson likes to read!
    Cathy

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  8. carolyn@simple~primitive~devotionAugust 3, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    Happy Birthday to both of your sons! Looks like a fun family day. It's so nice when everyone can come together and enjoy each other's company. Your sons and grandsons are all very handsome!

    Sending you best wishes for the photo shoot tomorrow. I know it will turn out fantastic, as always.

    :)

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  9. Something Nice and PrettyAugust 3, 2009 at 6:56 AM

    Hi Karen,
    You sure don't look old enough to have kids that age! Everyone looks like they are having a wonderful time, I'll have to take a family picture like that come our next get together:)
    Have a great time on your photo shoot:)
    Rondell

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  10. cwaAugust 3, 2009 at 7:19 AM

    What a lovely family you have, and how wonderful that you could all get together. Life is so busy these days, that it is difficult for families to gather. We just have to savor those moments when the opportunity comes along. Blessings to you.

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  11. Linda - Behind My Red DoorAugust 3, 2009 at 7:24 AM

    It's wonderful to see the whole family together. I bet no one cared what the cake looked like - but I know you don't do anything uynless you put your best into so you tried hard to make that gel work.

    Good luck with the photo shoot! I know it will be wonderful!

    hugs, Linda

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  12. Holly Hills PrimitivesAugust 3, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful family. Isn't it amazing how fast they all grow up? My oldest son turned 40 this year and it just seemed incredible. Can't wait to see pictures of your photo shoot and hear all about it! Good luck, Dawn

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  13. DebbieAugust 3, 2009 at 8:32 AM

    Karen, it looks like you have a great family weekend. I think your cake looked great. You should of seen the one I did for our reunion this weekend. It was sad... and I even forgot to take a picture of it.

    Your family picture is great. Its always so nice seeing everyone together.

    Take Care,
    Debbie

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  14. AnonymousAugust 3, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Hi Karen....you have a beautiful family....thats so nice when you all can get together...Good luck in your photo shoot tomorrow...Trena

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  15. The Farmers Oldest DaughterAugust 3, 2009 at 9:26 AM

    Wonderful family and a great picture.

    Enjoy the photo shoot. I will be anxiously waiting to hear how it went.

    Maxine

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  16. DanAugust 3, 2009 at 10:50 AM

    Looks like you all had a great day. You do not look old enough to have kids in their 40's. You must have gotten married when you were 12...lol! You have a very nice family! ~Dan~

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  17. Gettysburg HomesteadAugust 3, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving such a kind comment.

    What great photos of your family.

    Congrats on your magazine feature too!

    Mary

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  18. Never So SimpleAugust 3, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    I love your family photos. Everyone looks so comfy and cozy in your home.

    Donna

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  19. KarenAugust 3, 2009 at 7:45 PM

    What a great family photo - How lucky you are to be able to all get together to celebrate. I never get tired of looking at your house - full of inspiration. Can't wait to see it in the new spread.

    Karen

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  20. AnonymousAugust 3, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    What a great looking family! Those grandchildren of yours are just precious! I don't think men generally care about what it looks like, just if it tastes good!(:
    Have fun on Tuesday Karen! Can't wait to hear all about it!

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  21. cjjbAugust 3, 2009 at 8:47 PM

    Thanks for sharing your pictures - looked like everyone enjoyed the get-together! Good luck on the photo shoot! I'll have to try to get my hands on a copy.
    Hugs,
    Carrie

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  22. Holly Hills PrimitivesAugust 3, 2009 at 9:15 PM

    Hi Karen, Thanks for such nice compliments about the shop. It just keep evolving! Sure wish you could come visit some time, Dawn

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  23. Lewaina@cliffsideranchAugust 4, 2009 at 9:03 AM

    What a fun time! I love it when my kids are all home together! Good luck today! ♥

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  24. A Bit of ColourAugust 4, 2009 at 11:48 AM

    What a beautiful family that you have!

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  25. AlyssaAugust 4, 2009 at 8:28 PM

    You have a beautiful family. It sounds like you had a wonderful day. Thanks for sharing this with us.

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  26. JuanitaAugust 5, 2009 at 6:53 AM

    What a wonderful time, to be with your family!It looks like you had a wonderful time.How exciting to have your home in these magazines! Have a blessed day!
    Juanita

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  27. angiesraggedypatchAugust 5, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    What a beautiful family!!!
    Thanks for sharing!
    hugs~
    angie

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  28. ctlogcabinAugust 5, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Karen, Beautful Family..Bless you All. Good Luck with your up and coming photo shoot.
    Hugs ~ Connie xox

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So glad you came to visit - feel free to leave a comment.
I will try and answer as many as I can - maybe not immediately but I will get to you!

Karen

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