Saturday night, we planned a "family" dinner at my house. Miah knew about it, but we decided to invite a few more unexpected guests to bid him farewell and good luck. With Molly's help, she was able to invite some of his close friends to attend as an extra surprise for him. We invited her family, some mutual friends and of course, Aunt Jannice and the Santoro clan as well. Everyone arrived between 6:30 and 7, right before Miah arrived. He was very excited and happy to see everyone! We had subs, chips, chili con queso, artichoke dip, fruit salad, pasta salad, and Miah's fav-the green shit! I made brownies for dessert, which seemed to be a hit. Carlos enjoyed them the most, I think.
Miah and Patrick--friends since they were babies
Miah with Molly's family
Evan, Eric, Aunt Jannice, Bonica and Jason had a poker game going in the backyard and sadly, Evan didn't win the $50 pot. Eric did, of course! Not cool!!
The Poker Table
The familia--we were used to me and Jake being the
shortest and would go on each end, but now what??
Miah and Me
Miah loves the counter!
Miah giving a good-bye kiss to sleeping Evan
Miah and Patrick--friends since they were babies
Miah with Molly's family
Auntie Jannice, Miah and Pops
Hill and Miah
Patrick, Eric, Molly, Miah, Carlos, Eric's GF and Jake
Molly and Miah
Jason, Jake, me, Bonica, Onj and Evan
Towards the beginning of the night, one of the balloons I decorated with got loose and ended up tangled in the ceiling fan. I was so embarrassed because I neglected cleaning my fans!! It was so dusty--I felt like an idiot! Of all times for me not to clean them, this happens! Ay! I apologized so I hope no one thinks I am a terrible cleaner!! So embarrassing! Jake and Miah were able to get the balloon out, but I wish they could've done it without turning the fan off!
Freeing the balloon from my dirty fan!
Hill and Miah
Patrick, Eric, Molly, Miah, Carlos, Eric's GF and Jake
Molly and Miah
Jason, Jake, me, Bonica, Onj and Evan
Towards the beginning of the night, one of the balloons I decorated with got loose and ended up tangled in the ceiling fan. I was so embarrassed because I neglected cleaning my fans!! It was so dusty--I felt like an idiot! Of all times for me not to clean them, this happens! Ay! I apologized so I hope no one thinks I am a terrible cleaner!! So embarrassing! Jake and Miah were able to get the balloon out, but I wish they could've done it without turning the fan off!
Freeing the balloon from my dirty fan!
Evan, Eric, Aunt Jannice, Bonica and Jason had a poker game going in the backyard and sadly, Evan didn't win the $50 pot. Eric did, of course! Not cool!!
The Poker Table
I bought Miah a plastic children's bat and had everyone sign it. Miah really liked that a lot. I hope the messages stay on forever!
Hill signing the bat
Ethan was the life of the party! Everyone wanted to play with him and got such a kick out of his energy and excitement for life! He is so adorable and sure is growing fast. He loves his new brother and as I tried catching a shot of him kissing Jaxen, I got an even more unexpected pic. I have to say it is the most hysterical thing I have ever seen! Jaxen is getting so big! He is so animated and lovable! How can one not love these kids?! :)
Ethan was the life of the party! Everyone wanted to play with him and got such a kick out of his energy and excitement for life! He is so adorable and sure is growing fast. He loves his new brother and as I tried catching a shot of him kissing Jaxen, I got an even more unexpected pic. I have to say it is the most hysterical thing I have ever seen! Jaxen is getting so big! He is so animated and lovable! How can one not love these kids?! :)
Ethan loving the music
Ethan was entertained with throwing things in my sink.
I had to laugh at him. He is so darn cute!
Baby Jaxen!
Too cute!!
Ethan was entertained with throwing things in my sink.
I had to laugh at him. He is so darn cute!
Baby Jaxen!
We all just hung out and really enjoyed each others company. I must say, Molly's family is very delightful. They bought me flowers! How sweet. I enjoyed them and their genuine spirits. Everyone left one by one, so we called it a night after taking just a few more "kids" shots. Miah was saying adios to my house, my counter, and giving Evan a little kiss before he left.
The familia--we were used to me and Jake being the
shortest and would go on each end, but now what??
Miah and Me
Miah giving a good-bye kiss to sleeping Evan
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