A Family Celebration - (With Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes)

Over the weekend we had a birthday celebration

for Ramblin' Man. 

We enjoyed a complete 'Easter' dinner

of baked ham, scalloped potatoes, salad, and rolls,

(I forgot to put out the deviled eggs and apple sauce :(

as we were also celebrating Easter

a little early with the family. 

Of course, I had to bake the 

man of the hour's favorite dessert,

Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes!

You can find the recipe Here.

With Easter Eggs :)

Here he is on his very 1st birthday. 

Quite a few years ago xo

It was so wonderful to have the house filled with

family once again. 

My four children grew up here. 

The house was always full of children, 

friends, relatives, pets, toys, .......and lots of laundry. 

Now it is just the two of us. 

With pets. And lots of sweet memories. 

It's so gratifying to toast all the love and laughter. 

And for having faith to overcome the hardships

and sorrows. 

To celebrate a long life, well-lived. 

The good, the bad, the funny and sad, 

but most important - a life full of love.

I've known this man since I was 13 years old. 

He was 15, with braces, but 

 amazingly kind, blue eyes.

We've held each other's hand through thick and thin. 

And now, once more, the house has baby's laughter. 

Our sweet little grandson. 

Love, Live, Laugh. 

Full circle. 

The house is quiet now, once again. 

But there are new memories. 

These little rabbits have seen their share

of little hands. 

I made these many years ago, 

when my own children were small. 

Now enjoyed by a new generation. 

We never know what will survive .....

Hopefully, 

sweet tokens of love. 

That's what matters most. 

xoxo

Happy Birthday, Ramblin' Man. 

Thank-you for all the love and laughter. 

xoxo

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