the secret life of an american wife and mom: happy birthday mom

Friday, January 29, 2010

happy birthday mom

yesterday was my mom's birthday. Isn't she cute? we had her and my dad over for dinner and some cake. nothing fancy, just a normal meal around here with a couple added guests. i fixed a turkey skillet with fried rice and vegetables, and homemade bread sticks. then later we had a coconut cream cake.

we had some silly time along the way. olivia went around taking some pictures of everyone. this is my dad.

"give me that paci!"

ewwwwww!

not sure what amanda is doing here. i think she is talking to josiah and rachel on skype across the table. LOL

cute outfit josiah!

the cake is always jacob's favorite part of birthdays

mmmmmmmmmmm!

ooops! not this time! he did not like the coconut in the frosting. LOL

gross! sorry!

happy birthday mom! we love you!

34 comments:

Kathleen said...: There's sure a strong resemblance in Mom and her "girls". I'm thinking she's one proud mama as well!

What fun! Blessings,
Kathleen; January 30, 2010 at 5:48 AM
Christy said...: Happy birthday to your mom!
BTW what's turkey skillet?; January 30, 2010 at 6:17 AM
SusanD said...: awwww. It looks like a great party. Happy Birthday Christy's Mom!!! Blessings, SusanD; January 30, 2010 at 6:38 AM
Andrea said...: Happy Birthday to your Mom! Looks like you guys had a wonderful time together. You have a beautiful family.
Hugs,
andrea; January 30, 2010 at 7:16 AM
septembermom said...: Happy Birthday to your cute Mom! Love all the pictures. Cake is my favorite part too :); January 30, 2010 at 7:27 AM
Catherine Anne said...: Great post Happy Birthday to your mom.; January 30, 2010 at 8:24 AM
Bridget said...: Happy Birthday to your Mom! Great pics of a fun time.
Kyle does not like coconut, either.; January 30, 2010 at 8:25 AM
Mich said...: Cute pictures!

Happy birthday blessings to your mom!; January 30, 2010 at 8:25 AM
Mrs. M said...: Cute pics - Happy Birthday to your Mom!! :); January 30, 2010 at 8:30 AM
amanda said...: love the pictures. happy happy birthday to your mommy! :0); January 30, 2010 at 8:36 AM
RCUBEs said...: May God give your "mom" many, many more years and strength. Happy Birthday!

What an awesome party! Lovely pics! Have a great weekend and God bless.; January 30, 2010 at 8:56 AM
Anonymous said...: Cute! Cute!; January 30, 2010 at 10:06 AM
Debby@Just Breathe said...: Happy Birthday to you mom. What a nice set of pictures.; January 30, 2010 at 12:03 PM
laura Brown said...: Looks like some really fun times! Coconut isn't a favorite around here either. I think I'm the only one who likes it.; January 30, 2010 at 12:26 PM
christy rose said...: Turkey skillet is turkey breast cutlets cut in strips and sauteed then combined with fried rice, corn, and broccoli. It is an everything in one pot, easy to fix, meal. :); January 30, 2010 at 12:42 PM
Lisa said...: Happy Birthday to your sweet mama! It is such a blessing seeing pictures of your great kiddoes.; January 30, 2010 at 1:54 PM
Laura said...: Such beautiful faces, Christy. Happy birthday, sweet momma!; January 30, 2010 at 2:43 PM
Anonymous said...: CHRISTY THATS GREAT ENJOY EVERY MINUTE
TAMMY JOHNSON; January 30, 2010 at 4:34 PM
Anonymous said...: Thank you Christy u did good....mama loved it!!!; January 30, 2010 at 4:35 PM
Lisa Shaw said...: Happy Birthday to your precious Mom!; January 30, 2010 at 4:37 PM
Andrea said...: Beautiful post!; January 30, 2010 at 4:39 PM
Nel said...: Happy Birthday to your momma! She is a very pretty lady! My grandbaby has that same reaction with coconut...lol. She says Granny I no like it!. lol Wonderful memories! Thats what life is about... memories!; January 30, 2010 at 8:48 PM
He & Me + 3 said...: Hope your moms birthday was so special. you look just like your mom. So pretty.; January 31, 2010 at 12:06 AM
Alleluiabelle said...: Love you Christy! Happy Birthday to your mom. Your mom is beautiful and your dad is a very handsome man...what a fine couple they are. Looks like you all had a fun time.

Big Hugs,
Alleluiabelle; January 31, 2010 at 12:41 AM
Anonymous said...: I...loved it Happy Birthday to ..Ur MoM.
Kay Trout; January 31, 2010 at 1:44 PM
Anonymous said...: Happy b-day to you Judy

Becky Pritchard; January 31, 2010 at 1:46 PM
Angie Rogers said...: Sounds like a lot of fun. Wish I was there. I'm with Jacob though on the cake(coconut). You did have ice cream , right?; January 31, 2010 at 1:47 PM
Crown of Beauty said...: The pictures you posted show what a lovely time everyone had, including little Jacob.

Happy Birthday to your mom!

I love it when families get together to celebrate an important milestone! Celebrating God's goodness is an important spiritual discipline!

Love
Lidj; January 31, 2010 at 1:56 PM
Anonymous said...: happy b day mom!
Tammy; January 31, 2010 at 2:50 PM
-stephanie- said...: Looks like a fun party. And yes your mom is cute! The day you cut your little ones curls, is the day I may have to cry about that. Sooo cute!; January 31, 2010 at 8:51 PM
momstheword said...: What a blessing for your mom that you all live near enough for birthday celebrations! My hubby and I always living so close.

She is adorable and so are your pictures! Happy Birthday to your mom.; January 31, 2010 at 9:06 PM
LisaShaw said...: Wonderful family photos. Happy Birthday to your precious Mom.

Blessings to your family.; January 31, 2010 at 9:30 PM
Deborah Ann said...: Yes, your mom is cute! What a classy lady. I can see where you got your gorgeousness from.

Jacob's cake pictures are so funny, especially the last one.

You have such an awesome family!; February 1, 2010 at 8:37 AM
Kim @ Homesteader's Heart said...: Happy Birthday to your Momma! And your pictures always make me smile!
Hugs
Kim; February 1, 2010 at 6:52 PM

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