Tag: birthday
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But I Want It!
Sugar, butter, sprinkles and lots of frosting–cake! What’s not to like? We were in Washington D.C. for the celebration of Ward’s first birthday and baptism. Celebrating two landmarks and enjoying the camaraderie of friends and family. The ceremony at the church was meaningful–especially as Ward grinned ear to ear and batted his folks…
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Let ‘Em Eat Cake
“Is it time to sing the birthday song and eat cake?” Isley had meticulously placed candles on her Aunt Melody’s cake. She’d helped me light them, guiding my hand with the matches. Only a few burned fingers. All mine. The only thing on Isley’s fingers was frosting. We stood around my daughter, home for a…
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Encountering My Own “Once Upon A Time”
Birthdays are times of celebration–sometimes. Planned moments of thoughtfulness-on occasion. But when you’re 90, a whole new ballgame is put in play We celebrated my Mom’s 90th birthday this past weekend. The real date is September 8, but at 90, who’s going to quibble about a few days? It was family time–my two sisters and…
Tip of My Iceberg 