On March 8th, SteveC celebrated a BIG birthday with his family in Uxbridge, MA,
and from the number of candles on the cake, you can guess just how BIG it was.
It was a Sunday, and the weather was "Abso-loootely
MMaaahhh-velll-ousss" with the temperature rising to 65 degrees under a
clear, warm, blue sky. It was made even more special when gifts arrived
from very dear out-of-town friends.
Thanks for the great time and memories, especially to IngridC for cooking an
outstanding dinner, and to Stefanie for her 'home made' cake.
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The balloons and banners are hung, the cake is ready, and the table is set. Let's go, |
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Ryan Fredette made a special effort to get really dressed up for the occasion, and never once did he say, "I'd rather be snowboarding." |
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The first "out-of-town" present arrived early, and its contents were very timely and tasty. |
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It was a selection of fine international red wines, and the first to go was the Australian Yalumba 2005 Barossa Shiraz + Viognier. Thanks. |
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Another "out-of-town" present was a box of huge, scrumptous, chocolate covered strawberries. |
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These are some of the strawberries, and this does not illustrate just how huge they were. And, the strawberries were very juicy and good. Thanks |
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The Birthday Boy got to carve the rare rib roast that Ingrid cooked. |
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Now that is rare rib roast done just about to perfection. |
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The family - Bob, Ingrid, Stef, and Ryan - gathers around the table awaiting some of that rib roast. |
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Another shot, but with SteveC in it. |
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Happy Birthday cake by Stefanie Fredette. Don't bother trying to count the candles. |
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This birthday cake deserves a close up shot. |
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Now, time for the serious stuff. |
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SteveC got his hat, but seems to have lost his teeth; that's getting old. |
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Lookeee. Lookeee. Is this a "Best Shirt Award" winner for April, or what? |
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A digital camera with an extended zoom lens from my Schatz. |
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Ryan and Stefanie keeping an eye on the proceedings. |
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Bob is anxiously wondering when we get to the cake and ice cream. |
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"Hey Bob, this cake is good. You should have a piece." |
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Stef is doing a "flash check" on the new camera against the old camera. |
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It's time to say, "Wait til' next year." |
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