Sunday, January 8, 2012

Happy 35th Birthday Steph!



Today is a very special day. It's Stephanie Ruth (Wilson) Precourt day. 35 years ago today a beautiful baby girl with thick black hair was born. My world would never be the same. Where have the years gone?
Growing up, Steph would choose her Birthday cake right after Christmas. Our tradition was "Baskin Robbins" Birthday cake. She had all the favorite characters through-out her childhood. Her favorite flavor was peanut butter & chocolate. We did do some chocolate chip also.


We celebrated her 35th as a family on the 6th. We had a delicious steak dinner at one of our favorite places in town. Kelsey's Steakhouse. We sat in a very comfy, private area and if the kids wanted to get loud, it didn't bother anyone. I looked around at the L shaped table and was trying to soak up my family...MY family. My 2 children, their spouses AND my 6 beautiful, healthy grand kids. And of course my hubby too. I could have sat their without having a bite to eat, just enjoying the moment of everyone getting together to celebrate their mom, wife, sister, Aunt, daughter's birthday. I have a permanent photo in my mind.

Abby & Gray wanted to sit by me, so I sat between them. I noticed that the closer Abby got to me, Ivy wanted a piece of me too. She wandered over and sat on one leg while we were waiting for our meal. Then Abby sat on the other leg. What a feeling, to have both of my precious grand-daughters on my lap. They giggled and had their own conversation. Ivy said to Abby "do you want to wear our white dresses when we go back to Mimi's house"? I have 2 white flower girl dresses that they love to play dress up in. They never fight over which one they want to wear. It's the cutest thing. After dinner, we all gathered back to my house for dessert. Steph has switched from Baskin Robbins to Designer Dessert cupcakes.

It's the happening place for Birthday Celebrations or any day of the week if you have a sweet tooth. I got a variety of flavors, since it is so hard to choose. We always cut them in half and everyone gets to try their favorite. The adults favorite was the Red Velvet Cake with cream cheese icing. I think it's my new favorite one now. I use to really like the coconut cream.

We sang Happy Birthday and enjoyed the rest of the evening. The cousins played and had a great time running around after the sugar high.

It was a great evening celebrating a special Birthday. She is a busy Birthday girl, getting to celebrate 3 days in a row with friends and other family. I see great things ahead for Steph. She deserves it! Happy Birthday Sweet Daughter. I love you, Mom

5 comments:

E said...

HB to Steph! I know you're so proud of the woman she has become! 35! Yes, the years go too fast. Thankful you're close and able to enjoy them with her. Praying Laurel will join Steph as a birthday buddy! We'll see...somehow I am not thinking it will happen!

Bacardi Mama said...

Happy Birthdday Steph! Sounds like you all had a wonderful party. Being with family, you can't go wrong.

Stephanie Wilson she/her @babysteph said...

Thanks, Mom! It was a great weekend!

Steph

Sharon - MomGenerations said...

Rhonda... what a beautiful post for your beautiful Steph! I can see all of you laughing, eating, LOVING... your beautiful grandkids wanting every bit of you! Thank you for bringing us all along for the wonderful ride! xo!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful post. I know what you mean about just being with your family. It is the most precious thing in the world. What a blessing.
(from Mary Ann Dranchak)