September birthday people
Above are me, my grandson, my daughter, and my son. We made our reservation for 4:00 PM so the restaurant wouldn't be crowded, because we are a large group, and we tend to be a tad rowdy - to say the least. And never let it be said that we can get together without a little excitement. My daughter arrived missing one of her boys. He went to spend the night with a friend and let his phone battery die. While he and his friend were out riding their bikes, it was time for my daughter to leave to come to Thibodaux, and he could not be reached, so she left him. We all missed my 13 year old grandson, but this isn't the first time he does this sort of thing, and he needed a lesson. As we say in my family, tant pis.
The crowd
My other son, who did not have a birthday this month (September is too full of celebrations, so we put them all together!) arranged the gathering, and it was nicely done. Because of miscommunication (a common family failing), we had two birthday cakes instead of one, but that turned out well, because we had a choice between a dark chocolate cake with chocolate icing and a doberge cake, white with white icing, garnished with fresh blueberries and strawberries, both of which were delicious.
Another view of the crowd
Most of us in the family talk quite a lot, so there is much vying for the floor and talking over each another. If you don't insist on your turn to talk, you won't have it. Grandpère is deaf in one ear, and he won't get a hearing aid. It's hard on the rest of us, but it doesn't bother him at all. My daughter-in-law, son, and I were sitting on the side of Grandpère's bad ear, and we had a fine time talking about him without his ever being aware of it, sort of as payback for all the times he makes us repeat ourselves because he won't get help. I'm deaf, too, but at least I wear two hearing aids and help myself as much as I can. Once he caught something we said and asked if we were talking about him, and we all burst out laughing and said we had been talking about him for quite a while. I know. We're wicked.
Anyway, a good time was had by all, except for the missing grandson. Maybe he will learn to stay in touch. He's a sweet boy. He called me tonight to apologize for not being here. Maybe next year....
UPDATE: A note from my daughter on Facebook:
Dinner was sooo much fun yesterday. We really do have a crazy family but that is what makes it fun!
Indeed!
Lovely birthday photo. Geaux, Tigers!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Paul that the birthday photo is lovely. However, have to add: Roll Tide!
ReplyDeleteYou got it, Paul. Geaux Tigers!
ReplyDeleteDoug, them's fighting words in this territory.
Joyeux anniversaire, chere Grandmére.
ReplyDeleteMay there be many, many more to come.
I wish I could say it all fancy like Kitty. You'll just have to settle for "Happy, happy, birthday." Many more, G'mere.
ReplyDeleteAnd, of course, little Rowan is woofing for you.
What a day! Thanks for sharing these photos Mimi!
ReplyDeleteI love the image of you all talking at once!!
You have a beautiful family, which comes as no surprise.
What a lovely celebration! Happy birthday to all you were celebrating!
ReplyDeleteGlad you had fun.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely photograph of the four of you. It sounds like a wonderful time was had by all and TWO cakes - even better.
ReplyDeleteMany thanks for the lovely comments you left yesterday. They really meant a lot to the both of us. To think one of my reasons for not starting a blog was because I thought you couldn't possibly make friends that way. How wrong could I be?
Happy Birthday/Anniversary to all! Looks as if you had a great time. Best wishes for all the years to come.
ReplyDeleteThe Cats send their best as well!
Thank you all, humans, dogs, and cats for all the good wishes. It was a lovely day.
ReplyDeleteAfter my struggle and fall the day before to keep her from getting out of the yard, Diana got loose in the neighborhood yesterday while the kids were here. Only my granddaughter can get her to come to her and only after she chases her down the street. Somehow Diana seems to fit right in the family.
Lovely family and lovely celebration.
ReplyDeleteLovely family and lovely celebration.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday wishes to all.
ReplyDeleteFWIW
jimB
Thanks for sharing this grand celebration! (Oh, and we have tons of miscommunications in our family too! It's simply life, I think.)
ReplyDeleteAllons, Tigres! as I insist on saying. Anyway, the restaurant looks like Flanagan's.
ReplyDeleteI love to see photos of the bloggers. But you have to be careful. Too much personal information and pictures can lead to an 'enemy'(someone who disagrees with you) using the information to threaten you or your family. I know through experience. Hate to sound paranoid. Happy celebration to all. Marty
ReplyDeleteMimi, your grandson has wonderful taste in shirt selection!
ReplyDeleteOh, I LOVE family celebrations like this. The pictures are GREAT. Thanks so much for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteWhat does 'tant pis' mean?
Thanks again for all the additional appreciations and good wishes.
ReplyDeleteOrmonde, the restaurant is indeed Flanagan's.
Jim, you like the T-shirt, do you? Did you attend LSU?
Elizabeth, "tant pis" means more's the pity, or too bad. It's often used in a mixture of French and English, "Tant pis for you!"
Some folks think my French expressions are an affectation, but they are not. I grew up with them, and I use them still. Of course, perhaps I should not use them on my blog.
Marty, thanks for the caution. I know there's some risk in posting pictures, but I decided to take the risk this time. I asked my family, and they gave me the OK.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like such a lovely time! Again, Happy Birthday and Anniversary, Mimi!
ReplyDeleteAnd Hun, you just go on ahead and use them phrases anytime you want. I luv 'em.
My wife says that "tant pis" means "my aunt is pissed."
ReplyDeleteOrmonde, tell your wife not when I say it. There's usually a tinge of "I am pissed!" when I say it. It's nothing to with my aunt.
ReplyDeleteNot only did you have a great day, but the New Orleans Saints thrashed the pathetic Philadelphia Eagles. YEA!
ReplyDeleteHow ever do you find time for the rest of us? Clearly you all had a wonderful time.
ReplyDeleteHappy Belated Celebrations to you and yours Mimi...September's a big month for us too..Got me, hubby, my gram, my cousin, my aunt and my mom's birthday (and my mom's brother had a sept birthday too!)
ReplyDeleteMany blessings. Looks like a blast!