Party!

...my sister, me with my daughter and mom



So after years of working herself to the bone my mom finally retired and we threw her a very small but lovely surprise party at my sister's place. My sister has always been the designated party decorator in the family, which is pretty clear from these pictures. I'm convinced there was a shortage of certain creativity genes in my family like present wrapping and table setting because these are both areas where my mother and sister excel and I struggle. During the holidays, my gifts always look like they belong under Charlie Brown's Christmas tree and are a constant source of family amusement.