{Alfresco Dining For Two, Birthday Party and Sweet Moments}

I hope that you all enjoyed your Memorial Day. It sure was a hot day in my neck of the woods but it didn't stop me from having a little red, white and blue fun. I am so thankful for those who have and is currently serving in the Military. I have family members that have served our country and one that is still serving. My grandfather served in the Navy, my brother served in the Navy, my uncle served in the Airforce, one of my soninlove's served in the Marines and I have a nephew that still is serving in the Navy. I praise the Lord for every one of these men. 

A lot going on these days for me it seems. We have been very busy with grandbabies birthday's and just celebrated our youngest granddaughter Annaleigh for her 1st birthday.  She has a mouth full of teeth, taking 4-5 steps, smiles all the time and has somewhat of a sweet-sassy personality going on. I LOVE IT!

For Memorial Day my family had their own plans for the holiday so I decided that me and my man would do a little Memorial Day Alfresco Dining by the pond. 

{Picture overload today}

Oh that beautiful red, white and blue. 

Table for two was just perfect.

Nothing like fresh gardenia's for a sweet smell to a beautiful day.  Old Glory still stands.

It was such a relaxing day watching the birds eat out of the feeders and the smell of ribs and chicken on the grill.  Our menu consisted of; ribs, chicken, corn on the corn, tossed salad and strawberries. YUM!

 NOPE that wasn't a humming bird but he was headed to a feeder and I snapped his picture.

 Our Memorial Day for two was perfect!

So for her first birthday her mama wanted to have her an ice cream party so ice cream and cake it was. 

I had originally baked a three layer cake but since the layers were 12 inch layers and we decided to do a few cupcakes I just went with two layers. The ice cream cone is cake pop from left over cake I had when I cut the tops out of the cake to make the cakes even. 
{Now I have an extra 12 inch cake in the freezer for a last minute dessert for a Sunday dinner}

My daughter had everything set up so cute for an ice cream and cake party.

You can't really see the pictures very good but it was a great way to see how she had changed so much from birth to one year old. 
 

Of course Annaleigh had to have help blowing out her candle. 

Her smash cake was two 6 inch layers. The sprinkles was perfect for the ice cream theme.

And she loved her smash cake!

Me and my two oldest daughters having a little ice cream fun. We had such a good party and the kids and grownups enjoyed the huge water slide that my daughter had rented. She said she rented it for the kids but.....I think the adults enjoyed it the most! 

Other things happening at home was my oldest granddaughter singing in a recital. The theme was Jazz and she done so good. Since the theme was Jazz and her song was jazz she chose to dress the part. God has surely gifted her with the ability to play piano, key board, electric guitar and voice. 

This sweet grandgirl recieved an award called; World Changer. Can't beleive she is going into the 6th grade. I pray she is a world changer and will change the world for Christ above all else.

I do hope that you all had a wonderful Memorial Day and that you are indeed enjoying life to the fullest. I hear the beach calling my name so think I might just pack a little bag and head out to the beach for a few days about Friday morning. Y'all wanna go? 

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And remember...............

 {Gift from a sweet friend that I call "my lipstick friend".}

Hugs and blessings, Cindy