Saturday, March 24, 2012

The Party Continues

The family gathered together yesterday to celebrate Bella's 12th birthday (which is actually today).


Randy did some of his best grilled-cheese creations and we had chips and salsa and a scrumptious spinach salad (I love bacon in a salad).


My plate of goodness!


The adults talked around the table while the girls all played outside (oh how we love it when the weather is warm enough for them to do that) and the boys played on the computer.


By 7:00 we called the kids back in so we could sing to Bella and have her blow out the candles on her birthday trifle.


I loved her arm pump upon successfully blowing them out!


Olivia was sporting the one-eyed look thanks to a case of pink eye! So help me...


Here's a look at the creative play going on in the front yard as my dad made his escape (notice his car out front ready to make a hasty departure!).


We pressed on with a game of Quiddler, which Randy ended up winning. It must have been his night because he also got a phone call with a job offer!! It's a job close to home and the one he wanted, so woohoo!!

**Do you love bacon in salad?
Ever done an arm-pump after blowing out the candles?
Ever had to wear an eye patch?**

11 comments:

Neighbor Jane Payne said...

Yay for Randy!

Yay for family parties.

Yay for bacon in salad.

Tyler said...

That's fantastic about the job offer, especially the close to home bit!

I love bacon in a salad--along with cheese and candied nuts. YUM.

I also love when the kids entertain themselves. Glorious.

Ashley said...

Twas me.

Unknown said...

So happy for Randy and You!!!!

Laurie said...

Huge congrats on the new job Jill and Randy!!! Glad you guys are doing well.

Amy said...

Wahoo! Congratulations to you both on the end of Randy's unemployment! So happy to hear that.

Doodle Bugs said...

Congrats to Randy and the job!

patsy said...

HOOORay!!! for randy!!!

YES i love bacon on salad!

what a fun night!

Jenny Lynn said...

Good news, on the job offer!

Bacon is yummy on salad, BLT's, burgers, etc.... yes, I love it on salad.

Not seen the arm pump after blowing out the candles done before.

michelle said...

I love spinach salad, and I embrace bacon in nearly all salads.

I'm so happy about Randy's new job!! (And so happy I didn't find out about it on the blog.)

I love it when kids play outside. And I love your dad's laughing face.

Ann On and On... said...

The fist pump is great!

Congrats to Randy...I hope it's a job he will enjoy doing.