Thanksgiving, and Birthday Number Two

Rosemary is very lucky indeed to not have just one but TWO birthday parties. Last week, with the arrival of Mina's family (nine of us! Not counting Rosemary or "Torque." Or Xiaolum), we kicked off the week with a housewarming/birthday party for Rosemary. it was great to see all our friends which we haven't seen in a while since we've been so busy moving. Since Katie's cake was so amazing the weekend before I attempted replication, to mixed success. Rosemary was thrilled to have her Nana and Nani Suzan visit, they really made her laugh. And she very much enjoyed having all the attention of everyone singing to her. We enjoyed meeting Maureen's boyfriend Ben, eating amazing bacon-wrapped turkey, playing Scrabble and the story-telling game, and walking on the beach. By the way, that picture below of the red mountains is the view from our window. Yes!