Tonight, friends and family gathered to honor my sweet sister-in-law, Cathy (Cathy is the x-wife of my husband's younger brother) and to celebrate her 50th birthday. The celebration was to be a surprise...
My sweet niece, Emily, had us all gather 30 minutes before Cathy was to arrive.
Below is my dear niece, Kelly, and the wonderful grand-niece (Cathy's first grandchild), Willow Kate, who is extremely kissable!
Cathy's sister, brother-in-law and their grandbaby...
Cathy's sweet niece and grand-niece...
Two of my precious nieces, two of Cathy's children...
Cathy's brother and his wife (lovely people!)
Cathy was blind-folded and driven to what she thought was a restaurant. When she took off her blindfold, there we all were, saying "Surprise!"
Cathy was so excited and surprised...
I love this photo, dispite its being blurry (I lost many of my pictures to blurriness), because Cathy looks so happy!
We ate a wonderful, catered supper and then formed groupings for pictures. 
Above are Emily (the master-mind behind the party and Willow Kate's mother), Jared, Cathy, Becca and Kelly.
There was a wonderful slide show tribute to Cathy, put together by Emily's husband, Isaac.
What a lovely picture of her...
The room was full of so much love!Cathy's sister and daughters sang a song from "Wicked" to honor the birthday girl. (all of Cathy's children have gorgeous voices)
Cathy opened presents...She is laughing here because she was given a book, entitled, "Sex After 50" and ...
...the pages are empty! :)
She also received a basket of 50 $1 bills, a picture frame from my husband and me, athletic equipment, etc.
Then, the music was began and everyone danced. Here are Jared and the wonderful grand-niece.
More dancing...
All my nieces and nephew, as well as my nephew-in-law are terrific dancers. I wish more of my photos had turned out. The whole family is not well represented.
Dancing to Michael Jackson songs...
I am missing so many pictures, but they are all inside my heart, because tonight was so very special. I am so fortunate to know Cathy and her children, as well as her extended family. They are so very wonderful, every single one.Being with family is like being in Heaven!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CATHY!
Love,
Elizabeth
Monday, December 8, 2008
A Family Christmas Dinner
Sunday evening, we had some family over for a Christmas dinner. It was my sister-in-law, Cathy Gibson, and her children: my nephew, Jared, and my three nieces, Emily, Kelly and Rebecca..and the star of the evening, the new grand-niece, Willow Kate.Here are Emily, the new mom, Cathy, with the grandbaby, and Kelly. Aren't they all beautiful? Rebecca got cut out of this picture. :(
Below is a horrible picture of me, but I'm including it because it's a great one of Kelly. I was actually feeling very sick on Sunday and have been in bed all of today
Here is the new grand-niece, Willow Kate. We all love her to pieces!!!!
Below are Sarah, Mark and Rebecca!
Here is Jared, Emily and Cathy, after food and presents. We were all really tired.
A sleepy, proud uncle and mama.
One last picture of my precious grand-niece, with the new little hat I made for her (Teri, from Joyful Liberation taught me how to knit!! ~ Thanks, Teri!)
Thanks to my wonderful family for coming over.I should be feeling better tomorrow and will add more recipes and a Christmas story.
Love,
Elizabeth
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