SNAP 27: A Birthday Party

Yesterday was my mother-in-law’s 87th birthday, and we celebrated with a family picnic at our house. I thought I’d share four photos from the party for this week’s SNAP—a photography meme of 3-4 related photos hosted every week by Helena.

The cake was “Chocolate Decadence” made by Leo’s bakery, and it was moist, rich, and totally delicious! Skylar and Ella had left by the time we had cake, so Caleb was the only great-grandchild available to help blow out candles. Before the little girls left, however, the three great-grandchildren provided some “musical” entertainment. Caleb and Gigi had a great time together opening all the cards and notes.

Here’s the card I made for Mom.

Once again my starting point was the fabulous Papertrey Ink Make-it Market Kit: “Don’t Forget to Write.” The kit was a big splurge, but worth every penny. The two stitched panels are from the A2 Note Card dies by Papertrey, and I die cut the letters from Neat and Tangled’s “Journaling Alpha.” The stamped sentiment is from “Retro Style Birthday” (PTI).

And while I’m here, #7 for the Summertime Photography Hunt:  a family gathering, surely not the last opportunity I’ll have this summer for this item on the list.

Everyone looks a bit overdosed from the chocolate cake and ice cream, but we had a great time!