More Birthday Fun

Take a deep breath, we have lots to cover.

First, we have more pix of the birthday

party, thanks to Aunt Stephanie.

Here's Talia giving Dad a candle-blowing lesson on

one of her three birthday cakes. (We like cake.)

Did we mention it was a pool party?

After a rigorous screening procedure, Papi allows

Carson to give Talia a birthday kiss.

Mamie gets some face time with the birthday girl.

If done right, parties are exhausting.

But, on her actual birthday, Talia is rested and ready

for an early birthday smooch from Mom.

Then Mom and Dad took her (along with Mamie

and Papi) to lunch at an Indian restaurant.

An aperitif is a must.

Chickpeas are delish. "Can I borrow your

napkin, Mom?"

Then time to open and play with what has become one of

her favorite toys, thanks to Cousin Natalie, Aunt Nicole

and Uncle Pierre...

... who also serenaded Talia with a live video version

of Happy Birthday.


And there was more fun, like walking barefoot

in the public library, opening lots of presents, and

even more cake. But the photographer couldn't

keep up.

Growing up can be fun.