West Port

 

The celebration we had been waiting for....

begins

Accommodations... very important with 8 family members

We were given the upstairs suite, extending the length of the home

At the west, sunrise view, a little nook 

then the sleeping area....oops, no photo.. but we had a four poster bed with little white lights all along the canopy.

Then,  the far end, facing the ocean with an entry to the upper deck.

There are four other bedrooms that circle the main living space 

And an upper and lower deck that circles around two sides of the house 

My favorite little spot 
just right for working a puzzle  

Favorite picture and verse 

Every convenience in the kitchen, but  many meals were take out, due to "restrictions"

The lower room...the living room... conversations... snacks..and a late night movie or two 

 

  condensation happens .. helping hands 

Fun times.... 

Hard to feel the.... three person job of removing boots
Are they a little too small
or just too full of ocean ?  

Hot tub... day time and after dark 

Screen time 

Walks in town..

Fishing  fearlessly 

Uncle D time 

Game time 
the new Monopoly 

 

Best time ever
 head lamps, uncle D in the lead, low tide 
After dark adventure 

The reason for the gathering

Grampy turned 80

A great time was had by all 



Memories are made of this

 I live an exciting life 

Celebrating

 

The cake that almost stole the show 

There is usually a story behind a special cake, so here goes

We met Janet last summer. Yes, during the covid isolation and restrictions, our friends invited us to a back yard picnic and also invited two more of their friends.   One of them, Janet, was new to us.  

We really enjoyed our evening together, keeping our distance and wearing our masks ( except while eating our BBQ..then Ice cream...then candy )

As we were saying our goodbyes, Janet mentioned that she would be available to come and help with housecleaning.   Since we had just lost Elizabeth ( she moved to Nevada) we were delighted to have a new cleaning princess.

Along with the bi monthly visits, we got to know Janet better and better and like her more and more.  We got the feeling that the feeling was mutual.

It is now December and Janet wanted to make Darrell a birthday cake. When she found out that we had a family celebration planned in January,  the date for delivery was set.

What flavor does he like? 

What size will work? 

Is 12 inch large enough, how about 14 or 16 inch?

Just a small cake will be wonderful !  

No it was not a small cake.  It was a 12 inch cake with layers and lemon filling .   

Yes, we have received some beautiful cakes, maybe even some with more detailed patterns.  But, there will never be a cake that was more appreciated, admired and enjoyed than Janet's cake.

The Party can begin !

And after 3 days of cake twice a day ( someone admitted to breakfast cake, making that 3 times a day)

There was enough cake left to share large portions  with five of our favorite neighborhood families 

Thank you Janet.

We love you, and your cake, but especially YOU !