Multitudes on Monday ~ For Birthdays ~ #379-401

     On Saturday, we celebrated Max's first birthday with family and friends. It was hot here. Like 104 degrees hot. So for the most part, it was an indoor party, although several brave (crazy) kids braved it outside for some swing time. And in true summer fashion, ate watermelon greedily as the sweat ran down their sweet faces....
Visiting
Laughing.
Celebrating.
     A perfect way to enjoy each other and the gift of a life. I am ever so grateful for:

Max's infectious laugh

cousins playing trains

having both of my sisters visiting

spicy potato salad

little conversations

house full of laughter

children sounds

cousin Joe playing Tom's dad's guitar

Max listening to the guitar

cake-on-the-face pictures

new books to devour

new toys that make Max laugh

first steps

blowing kisses

Mad About You reruns

anticipation of vacation

i-need-a-basket trip to the garden

Joe's help with Max

movie time with Joe (again)

healthy, happy children

summer rain

14 lbs. lost!

dreams that come true

Gratefully linking at Ann's place...