Friday, July 03, 2009

Family Time

We just returned from a visit to my family's, where we celebrated all of the June birthdays. Not to mention hitting our absolute favorite place to shop: the Goodwill Clearance Center. (Sadly no longer $0.99/lb.... they've increased their prices to... gasp... $1.09/lb! Still, 27 pounds of clothes for under $30 works for me)

Hannah made a cake...  she's so creative!



5-74, a four generation span


Mema Hamilton


And no, he didn't turn 5...
we overlooked getting a "2" candle *grin*



A mother-daughter moment

This picture is actually from Luke and Joe...
and not from this trip. But I couldn't resist throwing it in the mix.


Preparation for motherhood:
hold a squirmy 2 year old while fixing breakfast for 12

5 comments:

Amy Ellen said...

Happy Birthday, Christie! And to your William too!

I love your new blog header... It looks great!

Love and peace, ae

Linda said...

Hi,...Glad you had fun at your family birthday get together. The pictures looked like everyone was having a good time. (Cute cake)

We have those every month except for Jan. and Feb. There are 18 of us with our kids and grandkids, and 20 when my brother and his lady friend join us. FUN,...but a little chaotic. ((smile))

Have a fun fourth of July.
Linda @ Truthful Tidbits

Elizabeth said...

Love the new blog look...the pictures (as usual) are amazing and cute!...I sure do miss seeing you and talking... how are you feeling? how are things going? when can we get together?

Christie said...

Linda, FUN!! We're looking forward to chaotic family gatherings... as it currently stands there are 17 going on 19 of us when we get together with my mom and dad... it's amazing how quickly the family starts multiplying when we kids start getting married and having little ones of our own!

Elizabeth,
Aww, thanks :) I miss talking to you too!!! I'm feeling good... and I'm shooting you an email to see about a get-together!

kristilea said...

What a beautiful and creative cake! That is just amazing!