Birthdays

The end of November is busy for us in terms of birthdays.  Uncle Dave kicks off the celebration with a birthday on 21 November.  We all called Uncle Dave and serenaded him with a wonderful rendition of Happy Birthday--it probably didn't sound good to Uncle Dave over the phone because of the limited bandwidth of the connection which prevents all the beautiful harmonics of our voices from being heard.

Ashley turned 48, err, I mean, she simply had a birthday.  Here's Bode and Ashley getting into the party spirit.

We then did some presents--didn't take many pictures, but she said she was thrilled with her gifts.  We got her an Auburn watch and this floating Auburn football helmet (uses magnets)...if only we could have gotten her an Iron Bowl win...

Bode turned 11 the day after Ashley's birthday.  It is hard to believe our little man is now categorized as a preteen.  Ashley outdid herself and made him a Neapolitan ice cream cake.  It doesn't look like a well-sculpted cake...

but it looked great when you cut into it.

Look at those well-defined layers--and it tasted amazing.  Nana was in the neighborhood, so she popped in just as we were opening Bode's presents.

As usual, Bode was spoiled and got all sorts of toys--a book, money, a new drone, and these water dancing speakers.

We are now in full-Christmas mode.  Only 25 days til the fat-man arrives.  I guess we all better get shopping!  Pleasant weekend to all.