Vin Turned 5!

Sweet Baby Vincent turned 5 on Sunday. He was with Mayme & Grumps visiting the Beckwith’s all weekend so we didn’t get to see him until late afternoon. I felt like it took forever for him to get home. I packed him a birthday surprise in his suitcase for the plane ride.


The first thing he did when he got home was open his gifts. He received a basketball goal, pool toys, PJ’s, a gum ball machine but… the big gift from Uncle Mat  & Aunt Jaime was a Wii. Vin lost his mind screaming and jumping around when he opened it. It was fantastic! It was the type of reaction you always want your children to have and rarely do.

Now I’ll only see Vin from behind for the rest of my life. See picture below.

It was Grumpy's birthday too as well as Mother's Day so there was lots to open and help with.

Menu:

Braised short ribs with caramelized onions

Baked Herb Lobster

Mashed Potatoes

Salad with lettuce from our garden

Broccoli with sauteed garlic

Birthday Cake & Italian Wedding Cake