Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Alicia's Birthday Family Dinner

Gayle labored tediously all day on the 21st to prepare an awesome, delectable birthday meal for Alicia. Here are some photos to help you appreciate the spread:

Sweet potato souffle. Some like it with pecans, some don't. So Gayle prepared it both ways.

And here's the yummy broccoli casserole.

You've got to have fresh dinner roles!

And a tasty ham ties it all together

What's a nice Utah family dinner without Jello? Fruit in it makes it even healthier.

Alicia's favorite cake is a pineapple cake using a recipe handed down from her maternal grandmother, Martha.

Jared enjoyed the gathering, and assisted with the babysitting duties. You can tell how comfortable McKel feels in his arms.

Another of uncle Jared and McKel

The proud parents (and birthday girl)

Chatting with the other uncle - Shelby, aka "Chubs"

Grandpa Bryan at Avril's beck and call

The truly great grandparents. We also enjoyed the company of Robert, Kristen, Carly and Brandon Crockett, but lamentably did not capture them in any photos.

Avril really gobbled up the food on this occasion, much to grandma Gayle's satisfaction.

Granddad Spence lighting his daughter's birthday cake candles

Ali, pondering what to wish for

Success! Of course we didn't include all the candles this time.

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