KLOE JEAN RUSSELL

Kloe Jeanne Russell
October 21,2008
10:58 pm
7 lbs. 19 1/2 in. long
Welcome, Kloe, to your sweet family! We love you!

THANK YOU

I could not have asked for a better day-just one thing-if Holly and Heidi and her family could have been with us. I felt so special, so loved and humbled too. I know I will always feel a grin come on my face when I think about this party and this day. I said to Steve when we went to bed that my jaw was sore from smiling, and I couldn't even describe the feelings I had. Oh how I love my family and special friends. It seems this year there were even more cards and calls.

MORE BIRTHDAY

Doesn't that look great!
My wish while blowing out the candle was for another decade of good health for me and my sweet family!
We sat around the table until around 10:00 talking.

60 IS GREAT!

I will always remember my 60th birthday and how very very special it was!! Since we went out for dinner on Hilary's birthday it was decided that we would go to Hilary and Chris' for my birthday. I liked that idea. She said we would be having london broil. Even told me that morning that she had it marinating. WELL was I ever surprised. We walked in their house and I noticed how beautiful her table looked, it still didn't hit me, then I saw Ed and Camille sitting on the couch, walked in further and saw Robert and Trish, and at that point realised it was a surprise for me. I did not even have a clue. Hilary and Heidi were back and forth on the phone for 2 weeks planning. Hilary did lots of running around and getting it all together. Everything was just beautiful. Lincoln and Paige knew about it, and never slipped. Steve didn't slip either. To find out Hilary had to buy more plates, glasses and silverware to accommodate everyone.
I loved her center pieces, the little gourds with flowers in them, and all her serving pieces were in fall colors.
Hilary looked so happy. I know she was busy, this was her first big dinner party and she did a GREAT job. We had samon with a wonderful sauce, red potatoes, squash and a great salad. There was bread too.
Camille and Austin
Chris, Robert, Austin, Ryan, Jolene, me, Hilary, Steve, Ed, Camille and Eileen was taking the picture. All very special friends!!

OFFICE BIRTHDAY

That desk is designated to birthday celebrations. The guys aren't very interested, but the office people are. Joyce brought in a yummy cheese cake with berry glaze, happy birthday was sung and the candle was blown out. The beginning of a great day!

HILARY'S BIRTHDAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY HILARY!!! Hilary, Chris, Austin, Steve and I went out for dinner. Austin attracted most of the attention. We came home and had one of Hilary's favorites. French Silk pie from Village Inn. Hilary, how did you ever get that many years old. I can still remember the beautiful fall day, in New Jersey, that we brought you home. We got in the house and didn't have a clue what to do!!! In spite of us, you are a wonderful, talented, and careing person. We sure love you and your sweet little family. THANKS

The End

We had an absolutely wonderful week. Saturday morning we packed up and headed to the farmers market in Boon, NC. We got some great produce and a huge pumpkin, stopped at a couple of antique shops and left the mountains. Like the saying "All good things come to an end"