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Cheryl's birthday celebration

Jennie called me three days before Cheryl's birthday and asked if she could throw a little party for her here. I'm always up for a fun time with friends, especially since Jennie said she would take care of all the food. All I did was this sign on the door and got the house ready! Here's the birthday girl, 33 and fabulous!
Tamara, Wanda, Jennie, Lisa, Cheryl, and Lonna
Andrea (barely on the left, below) just had twins recently, and she brought her baby girls. Jennie cooked up a storm! Amy joined us a bit later too.
Lonna and Jenn enjoying some moist and delicious birthday cake before heading out to the pool.
Gabby, Cherie, and Wanda, plus the angelic twins
What a slice of heaven to hold on your birthday! Cheryl's on cloud nine.
Speaking of heavenly goodness....
Those apple dumplings were out of this world!
Jennie prepared an incredible feast.
We had a fun evening outside by the pool and relaxing in the spa. Happy birthday to Cheryl!

Comments

Lisa said…
What a blast! The house looked fabulous and the food was wonderful! Can't ask for much more! Thanks again Kelly!
Callisto said…
Mmm, food. That cake looks like a masterpiece!
Julie V. said…
Uh, those treats looked fantastic. Recipes.....please?
This was the best birthday party ever! Thank you so much Kelly and Jennie and everyone who came! You really made my day special. I'm wanting all of that food again, just looking at it. :) And holding the babies WAS so heavenly!! I feel that I should state, however, I am not actually pregnant myself. Ack! Never wearing that shirt again. :)
Kelly said…
Cheryl, you spaz. You don't look pregnant! You look cute!
Hildie said…
So fun! Thanks so much Kelly!!!
Lonna said…
That was really fun, and I will add that you never know what new and interesting things you are going to learn when you go into a party like that, but when it is all said and done the guests were full of yummy food and new fun facts about each other.
yet another party i had to miss. again, looks like a fun one. can't wait for the next one!

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