a dinner party was had

last night at our house to celebrate the birthday of someone very special.  she is referred to around here as, grandma.

the scene was set, with the help of a very crafty six year old girl...

the menu consisted of:
appetizer
tempura shrip and birds nests with soy dipping sauce
thai coconut soup - thanks cathy


main course
lettuce wraps with jasmine rice and asian marinated skirt steak
stir fry vegetables (broccoli and snap peas)
asian salad - thanks nani

(by the time I dished up just this tiny piece of broccoli was left in the wok...so glad everyone enjoyed it especially my little 2 year old who asked for seconds of it right away!)


dessert
the annual cake was purchased...

remember it from last year?


these numbers from target clearance were a fun addition to the party...

it says (since you can't see around as the writing continues around the cup):
hi, i'm...
the guy who beat beans in fantasy football
and my secret talent is...
beating kevin


here's the correlating one:

it says:
hi i'm...
gonna win fantasy football
and my secret talent is...
losing to christopher (not sure if christopher added this part since i thought this was kev's cup??)


these cracked me up when i saw them.  the 'uncles' and our kids really know how to be silly together, which makes me so happy.


sweet ella took it a little more seriously...

even if she did her 'j' backwards and forgot the 'p' at the end to spell jump roping for her special talent.

it was a wonderful evening...happy birthday, grandma - we love you!