The birthday week continues for Mom
As the week was going on, it seemed like Mom was celebrating in one way or another all week long. And in my opinion, well that’s pretty cool. There were card buddies that she spent some time with and of course they don’t just play cards, when it’s your birthday you also bring treats for everyone. I took a long lunch on Tuesday which was her actual birthday and met up with my brothers and the others. We met where Ma and her friends were playing cards and had to laugh when I walked in and saw what she meant when she was bringing some ‘snacks’ to share with the group. There was a couple of containers of some fresh cinnamon rolls on the counter along with a huge container of cookies. I did notice though that the container of cookies was almost gone and there was an empty pan of what I guessed started out to be rolls also beside it. So after they got done playing cards for the morning they finished off with some birthday cake that my brothers brought to the party. I’m thinking that there was some serious sugar high going on in that card game this morning. And whoever said you can’t have cake in the morning, well just wasn’t hanging with this group today 🙂
So our family decided to get together on Sunday to celebrate with Mom. It was one of those birthday parties where you put out the invitation to your family and who ever can make it can make it. But if you can make it, you were asked to bring a hot dish and a cold dish to share.
We weren’t sure how many could make it, but the date was set. And as you were pulling up to her house there were balloons on the mailbox and I’m guessing everyone in the neighborhood knew that we were coming.
My ‘hot’ dish was a ham that was in the oven just minutes before we got to the party and I was trying my best to cut it up and not massacre it. I’m thinking it didn’t look the best after I was done – but it sure tasted good! If anyone leaves one of our get-togethers hungry well it’s seriously their own fault. Why? Well our family likes to cook. 
While I was in the kitchen helping with getting the food organized, the kids just coming and coming. And it seems when our family gets together you can hardly hear yourself think sometimes much less hear any conversation in particular that’s going on. It’s a lot of fun! There is never a dull moment in Ma’s house and especially when there’s a party going on.
There were some of the little kids playing tag or hide and seek (I’m not just quite sure) and with just shy of around 40 people that were able to make it- we all had a great time. Even though it was her birthday, I’m pretty sure that we might just have enjoyed it just as much as she did. 
So, should you eat cake instead of breakfast in the morning? I say you bet! If it’s your birthday week you can do whatever you want.
Happy Birthday Ma! 