SHARON TURNS 65
We had Thomas and Kheayali over for supper and we were minding Katryna. Sharon did not know we were having a few extra guests - and as she voiced a few times...why are we doing all this for two extra people?
A few appetizers to start off
Then we had smoked Chicken Kabobs...I love using the smoker
Then Uncle Abe and Aunt Dianne showed up with flowers and food...
(Long time friends can get that designation)
We all sat on our new deck and enjoyed conversation
Well, there are a few times I was able to get into a picture...here it was thanks to Thomas grabbing the camera...
My card to Sharon. It has a picture of the Neuschwanstien Castle, a place we visited in 2002. click here if interested.
A card from our friends from Richmond VA, Tom and Marigene Little
A card from Dianne and Abe with a bottle of Champagne
A card from Thomas and Kheayali
Kheayali letting Ranger know he is not being neglected.
We celebrated Thomas' birthday at the same time since he will be in Ottawa...the big 33
A visit from Melissa Leighton and Ryan. Lovely gift they gave Sharon...a nice surprise
(Melissa is Sharon's niece from her brother Steve's side)
Melissa and Sharon with Ryan off to the side
A gift from Kathryn
Sharon looks like her Bitmoji when she looks over her cup of coffee
A great gift idea...an aerial photograph of our house and area. You can see our white Lincoln in the driveway. She wrote "Home is where Grandma and Papa are"
That is, what we call, the Bennet's Mall to the left. If you strain your eyes, to 2:30, you can see St Martha's Catholic School and to the north of that would be Kathryn's place. The river you see to the north west is the Cataraqui River. The 3rd Crossing Kingston is looking at would go over that River.
If you look close, you'll see our white Lincoln in the driveway but you will also see a grey SUV in front of the house...that would be Kathryn ;) The Bennet's Mall would be to the west of our place.
Kathryn, watching who is watching what she is eating...the bodybuilder/fitness fanatic...what is behind your back????
Looking good...Abe Anthony and Kathryn
Katryna and some JUSTICE clothes
Brother and sister...parents couldn't be happier
Sharon and her best friend Dianne of nearly 40 years
Then we had a JUSTICE show
Love the attitude that Katryna is showing in the posing for the picture
They're enjoying the Mother-Daughter routine
A Natural model
The "You won't let me have that second scoup of ice cream"? Are you sure??? And you break down and give it to her ;)
Kathryn brought Sharon to the Casino in Gananoque for her birthday supper. Kathryn wanted some alone time to thank Sharon for everything she does as a mother...the pictures depict a great evening was had by them both.
So they were lucky...immediate cash out to secure their winnings...
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We have a FB posting...though Sharon does not do FB
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From Sharon
I just want to thank you for putting the word out there and letting people know that I am 65 years old today! Lol. Thank you for taking the time to have the our dear close friends and family over to celebrate! It was a true act of love from a wonderful husband and friend! Thank you for those awesome words that you wrote on FB about me. Both you and Kathryn were very generous on your words about me .... really too much .... NOT! Lol. Thank you and I love you very much 😘
Thanks is not required, you deserve all the recognition and support. You are truly amazing
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Of course I got some emails for Sharon, also (most went straight to her email address so I don't have access to them to post here...something about privacy laws :)
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Annalea Leighton was down about a week ago and gave Sharon her gift at that time...where is that picture???
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(Sangeeta tried FaceTime)
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(Ellen is a school friend of Sharon's. They go way back...well, Sharon IS 65!!!)
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This is from my mom who is 88
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Doug Martin stopped in to give Sharon his card
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From her brother Steve Leighton:
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Sharon even gets a card from RANGER, Kheayali's dog
All the cards, gifts and flowers for Mom
HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED LOOKING AT THIS AS I ENJOYED PUTTING IT TOGETHER