Another opportunity for...

Donuts, with sprinkles! because... this baby girl turned 35 today!
(not the one with hip blue showercap -she's gonna be 38 soon- but the other one.)
A sneak preview of what Céline 'll look like in a month or 3?

Another bathtime photo to compare... Yes, I know it's out of focus (again), but this was their 1st bath together, so it had to be documented.

Céline sings happy birthday to mama:


And here she is with tante Eva, who used to be just as cute a baby...

Hope Céline will be equally cute as her aunt when she's 17!
And she's on her way to getting there: check out Céline, sitting in the big girl buggy!

Kisses... More kisses...

And more kisses...Oh wait - that's a raspberry!!

And another kiss...
from mr. cool man,
aka cousin Mark.
(Thanks for the awesome photos dude!!)

This has been the best birthday ever. Because what more could anyone wish for than such a fantastic family to spend the day with? Yes, at the age of 17 I would rather have died than say such a thing but well... I guess I am getting older. ;)

ps. and guess what they gave me for my birthday? two full nights' sleep... yes, both of them. the best present ever!!