Lauren has surprise plans for Taylor all day Monday for his birthday,
so we had our family celebration this evening!
- The lovely Lauren.
- Spencer blowing out the candles. He's the designated candle blower at all birthdays. :) He's telling Dad that he didn't want any help, either!
- Daniel, Taylor's best friend,...always comes for bbq ribs and garlic mashed potatoes.:)
- A hug from Harry.
- The happy couple...haven't stopped smiling since their engagement yesterday. :)
- Harry, making us all laugh, as he tried to blow out the candles. He was actually sucking air in, instead of blowing it out! hahaha.
The cake was a new recipe, voted as the best cake ever
on Pinterest. I'll share pictures and the recipe soon.
♥
Lots of celebrating over there! Love all the smiles on everyone's faces!
ReplyDeleteI'm ready for a quiet day now! ha.
DeleteBest cake ever
ReplyDeleteThat must be quite the endeavor
And looks like a grand time as had indeed
There at your feed
All happy and fun
Under your sun
As air gets sucked in
Instead of out at your bin hahaha
It was very good
Deleteand now I am full.
Yes, air sucked in
sure made us grin
he made a funny sound, too
which was kinda cute!
lol.
happy happy day!!!
ReplyDeletevery happy! :)
DeleteNice pictures Betsy and happy birthday to Taylor!!
ReplyDeleteThe cake is so big Betsy Lol
Look really nice!
It was big! Three layers. Very fun. I'm exhausted. lol.
DeleteWonderful! So nice to see everyone enjoying the occasion.
ReplyDeletethanks, yuji! We did have a good time! :) It's always fun to see the boys get involved in what we're doing, too!
Deletehaha wonderful...the blowing out the candles pics gave me big smiles betsy...happy birthday taylor!
ReplyDeleteSpencer is SO funny. He tries to sing Happy Birthday, too! He certainly is the entertainment. :)
DeleteThere are some SERIOUS candles on that cake!
ReplyDeleteAnd to think our cakes need more than double that! lol....
DeleteHow fun for everyone! And that cake is huge! I'll bet it was absolutely delicious!
ReplyDeleteit was delicious...a very nice recipe!
DeleteWhat joy I see in these sweet photos!
ReplyDeletewe certainly laughed a lot! ;)
DeleteBetsy, your pictures are so real and alive, I had to pinch myself to realize I wasn't there too, laughing, and enjoying the celebration...You just have a way of inviting us all in. What a big heart you have. How fun to see all the family together...
ReplyDeleteTaylor's birthday starts our birthday marathon in our family... we'll celebrate someone each month now through October! :) They are always fun and worth celebrating...each year is special!
DeleteOh, looks so fun!! I had a happy birthday tonight also for my baby cousin. Hope you guys had a lovely evening :)
ReplyDeleteaww...a baby baby? or just younger than you? Either way..very fun! I love birthday parties!
DeleteLooks like a great celebration. Hope they have a fun day tomorrow : )
ReplyDeleteWe had fun. Now today I'm left alone with cake! haha... yum.
DeleteWow, cool pics. 21 huh? Engaged as well. Hey, life is moving on!
ReplyDeletePlease feel free to share the pics of the yummy cake!
I'd definitely share pics of the cake. It will be a favorite, too. Yu,!
DeleteYep, 21...makes me feel old! ha.
Oh momma! One will be leaving the nest in the not to distant future. In the meantime, I'm wondering like others if a date was set. But a quick rewind here to the beautiful and intimate family celebration, great food and company. So cool, you all must be so proud and happy. No such thing as too much love. :)
ReplyDeleteNo date yet...just next summer some time. And yes, that's the best thing about love...it multiplies to take in another. :)
Deletebeside seeing some gorgeous young people there, I'm also seeing some rather gorgeous glasses, Petsy :)
ReplyDeleteWhy, thanks, Dez! Leave it to you to notice the finer details. :)
Deleteand stop calling me "Petsy" or I'll start calling you "Pez" lol....
DeleteI did try, but I can't, blame it on the ebil cat :)
DeleteWhat? Does he really have that kind of control over you? lol....
DeletePerfect birthday celebration!!! Lauren is most lovely... I'm guessing it will be fun to have another girl in the equation. ;) Can't wait to hear more about the best cake ever!! blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeleterecipe to come soon. That cake is calling my name for breakfast! So far, I've resisted. :)
DeleteHappy birthday to your handsome son and congratulations to him and his beautiful bride to be! Happy times for every one.
ReplyDeletethanks, kathleen....we had a very nice time! :)
DeleteWhat a happy day!
ReplyDeleteSimles were on everyone's faces.
Happy birthday Taylor.
(I felt like I was part of the family with your pictures)
fun pictures, huh! The triplets stole the show I'm afraid. lol....
DeleteSimply heart melting .........
ReplyDeletethanks helen....melts my heart, too! :)
DeleteHey Betsy love your new header!
ReplyDeletethanks, gloria....purple crab apples ;)
DeleteLove the color Betsy!
Deleteme, too! they were done blooming long ago, but I miss them!
DeleteIndeed she is the lovely Lauren.
ReplyDeleteEngaged?! How wonderful!!
You're gaining a daughter. Couldn't happen to a nicer person.
I thrilled for your family. (makes me tear up)
aw, thanks deb. We'll all pretty excited about it! :)
DeleteOh, congratulations - I do not know what I should acknowledge first, his birthday or the fact that he has already found his soul-mate. It took me 45 years.;))
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures and sentiments...
xoxo
thanks, zuz....you know exactly how they are feeling, don't you...so fresh in your mind and heart! :)
DeleteCongratulations on both celebrations!
ReplyDeleteI have married off two sons but don't feel expert at all on the subject. Just love the girl, that's my advice, and it looks like you already do, :)
I think that's very good advise! :)
DeleteSo nice!
ReplyDeleteyes, it is! :)
DeleteHappy happy birthday to your beautiful son!! And yay for such a fun and amazing celebration!!!! Hoorah for cake!! Cake is always welcome!! Take care
ReplyDeletex
I agree...I'd take cake any day! ha.
DeleteWell....didn't you have a pretty darn exciting weekend!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to your handsome son and his lovely fiancee...
You are truly blessed, Betsy..
Cheers!
Linda :o)
yep...it's been pretty exciting around here! :) Truly blessed..that is SO true!
DeleteYep, a pretty good week for Taylor...!!!
ReplyDeleteLove these pictures really love betsy!
ReplyDeleteAnd what nice and happy look the boys with Taylor, they are adorable:)
DeleteI know this had to be such a special moment for your family because your pictures are making me smile from ear to ear and little drops of water run down my cheeks. Wonderful times!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a lovely celebration. Taylor's birthday and the sweet engaged couple! Thanks for sharing these, Betsy!
ReplyDeleteWe heard the wonderful news via FB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So excited! An engagement a BIG birthday! OY! Betsy! Little Taylor???????? Lauren is wonderful! The pictures are SO MUCH FUN!
ReplyDeleteWe heard the wonderful news via FB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So excited! An engagement a BIG birthday! OY! Betsy! Little Taylor???????? Lauren is wonderful! The pictures are SO MUCH FUN!
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