I'll take any opportunity to call Kylee (front in the blue sundress) by her full name :). My sister Jeannette's (center in stripes) firstborn turned 15 yesterday, only 1 more year until she's behind the wheel. She's a typical teen who loves texting and clothes, her friends and having fun.
"Emry & Ethan, can you not smile for 1 picture?!?" That's it, I am only taking pictures of Lila from now on.
Jeannette worked for days prepping Thai food for Kylee's birthday dinner. It was heavenly. My sister served a mission for our church in Thailand for 18 months when she was 23. So as well as teaching and helping the people there, and having to learn one of the hardest languages, she picked up on all sorts of tasty tips to prepare authentic Thai food.
Satay Chicken, one of my kids favorites! I took a few other pictures of the food but deleted them as darkness, shredded veggies and an amateur photographer make for a bad combination.
My sister Jeannette & my namesake (close enough :) ) Happy Birthday Kylee, we all love you so much!!!!
This looks so good, wow, a real feast for sure. Kylee sure is growing up. She looks healthy, happy and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCan Jeannette still speak the language? So awesome. Cute post Marie. And um...I"m glad you finally saw my posts!! I was wondering, "is she mad at me?" "No, it couldn't be that", "Maybe she's sick?" Ohhhhhhh, you're just busy like a mom of three should be,,,,right! You know my heart skips an extra beat when I see your comments....Love you,
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I am glad I finally saw your posts too!!!! I usually don't go on the computer Fri. Sat. or Sun. so I really missed out. Catching up now you busy bee.
DeleteJeannette speaks some but has lost a lot because she has no one to speak it with. She's so dang smart though I am sure it would be easy for her to pick right back up.
Oh Thai food! Yum!! And you're right about that being one of the hardest languages to learn. When we lived in Singapore, some friends of ours moved to Thailand and talked about how much harder it was to learn Thai than Mandarin!
ReplyDeleteI think it's all the tones, so difficult.
DeleteWhat a treat that you have some insider secrets for Thai cooking in the family. Happy Birthday to your lovely daughter!
ReplyDeleteyay for november birthdays! :) and THAT FOOD! looks amazing.
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Both my girls have November birthdays as well. We're gearing up for some serious partying around here:)
DeleteHappy Birthday, Kylee!!
ReplyDeleteI would go to any birthday for Thai, I would.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your beautiful niece! My nephew turned 19 this year! YIKES! How does that happen??
ReplyDeleteYour niece is beautiful, looks just like her mom! Please have your sister send me some of that chicken satay! It looks so delicious!
ReplyDeleteAww one more year until sweet sixteen! Seems like you guys had a blast ^^
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! I've still never had Thai food...I need to find a restaurant and give it a try!
ReplyDeleteCan your sister come make me real Thai food? One of my favorites, but I absolutely cannot make it at home--it's never quite the same! Happy b'day to your niece!
ReplyDeleteOh I love Thai food and how very cool that your sister picked up the language and cooking tips on her mission.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your beautiful niece Kylee!
How fun! And how cute are they, beautiful ladies!
ReplyDeletexo TJ
Happy birthday to your niece! It seems like you guys celebrated to the max. As it should be. :)
ReplyDeleteAwww happy birthday! I'm sorry to hear about your knees. I hope it's better soon!!! I will think of you next time I'm out and about and say a little prayer for you =)
ReplyDeleteI think you disabled comments on your most recent post, but I really wanted to comment on that. First, I am so so sorry for what you're going through. It amazes me though that you still always make me smile with your sly humor, even through times like this. Second, you are really opening my eyes as to how I have made so many errors in my own life as far as taking care of my body. I absolutely envy the fact that you treat your body so well and exercise and eat great. It's so not fair that you're suffering. My thoughts are with you.
ReplyDeletelooks like fun!
ReplyDeleteone BIG reason I always comes back to your blog...smiles :). I always feel happier after visiting. You have such a happy family!
ReplyDeleteCheers, maria.
Happy birthday to her! I hope you feel better love. I'll being thinking if you tomorrow on my 3 mile walk.
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