70th!

A few weekends ago we gathered at the River House for Aunt Bettie's 70th birthday.  Family and friends traveled from all across the U.S. to help celebrate.  The night included a shrimp boil, beach music, moon pies, storytelling, and time with friends and family.   It turned out beautifully and we all had a wonderful time!  

One, two, three, PULL!

Checking on the crab pots.

Uncle Henry and Audrey (and a green solo cup).

Peter and Lily listening intently to the stories told about Aunt Bettie. 

Sweet Sonoma traveled a looonng way to celebrate!

Jeff was the ultimate babysitter!

Uncle Henry just can't help himself!

The menu included shrimp and fried oysters.  YUM!

Tayloe and Carson took the canoe out for a ride.

The toast to Aunt Bettie and her 70th!

Then, it was time for cupcakes!

Audrey and I stayed the following week, even though John had to go back to work.  My parents came up and spent a few days relaxing on the river with us.  Audrey even went for her first kayak ride.  She loved it, but could only sit still for a few minutes at a time before wiggling around and wanting to get out.  Go figure!

Happy 70th, Aunt Bettie!