Tuesday, February 17, 2009

Happy Birthday/Anniversary!

While we were all together that weekend, we had a birthday party for my mom at our place. She was surprised since her birthday isn't until March. She has always loved Whopper burgers, so we made a very unique cake for her this year...
When you have 9 brothers and sisters to consult with, you get some pretty creative ideas. :)

Happy early 60th, Mom!

Partying on.

Cousin time.

THEN...since it was our 9th anniversary that weekend and all, we managed to leave the kids with all the family and get away for a moment alone. We'd like to get away for a weekend in the summer, but for now dinner at a little Greek restaurant and ice skating was perfect, especially during a wedding weekend. One of our first dates as a couple was ice skating. Cal says it was one of his favorite dates ever, watching me fall (ok, that's kind of out of context). 9 years later? I didn't fall once. Phew. Happy 9 years and counting!


6 comments:

Mrs. Fisher said...

Congrats!!!!! It looks like a fun weekend! Happy anniversary! You guys are so cute together!

janel said...

What great ideas--for your mom's bday cake, the kids sitting together in the corner on a blanket--reminds me of the Criddle cousins! It was fun to see you at the reception. I bet a surprise (Whopper) party was just the relaxation your mom needed after a wedding!

Megan B ♥ said...

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!! Oh, and that's MY kind of cake. YUM. We're so doing that one year :)

janet said...

Happy Anniversary! Cute short hair!

We just took our whole family ice skating. not exactly a good idea.

Erica said...

Looks like a really fun weekend...so many things to celebrate. You have to love times like that. Your Dad must be proud of all of you!

Ashley said...

Happy Anniversary Bethy! What a sweet family you have. You all look great.