And Yaya was her Name-O

Today is Yaya's birthday.

We've been celebrating all weekend with 3 days of swimming in the pool.

One day basking at the beach with the Labor Day crowd, then a BBQ.

Yesterday we brunched on yummy Mexican food at a garden restaurant filled with lovely flowers and cacti.

Tonight Yaya will try her luck playing birthday Bingo.

Tomorrow night we'll dine out and eat delish food and have mousse for dessert.

Happy Birthday Mom, Yaya, Nana, Grandma!

*Also, happy 3rd Anniversary Aunt A and Uncle P!!*

Why is it so hard to get 5 children to smile all at the same time....a normal smile I mean! ;)

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  1. Anonymous said...

    Happy Birthday YaYa! Sounds like you are having lots of fun celebrating!

  2. The Roaming Southerner said...

    You are my new favorite blog EVER!!! House of Pain first thing in the morning is the way to my heart...
    sorry I can't write more...I need to jam.

  3. Texasholly said...

    So cool that you can celebrate together. What fun. I want to play bingo...

  4. The Roaming Southerner said...

    LipGloss, Vertical Herizon, Queen and Practical Magic-Lime in the Coconut...
    seriously, did you steal my secret all time favorite playlist.

    I may be in love with you...
    sorry, to be weird, but this playlist is awesome

    And I turn off people's blog playlist everytime...until I met you...
    Sorry, I'll stop it. :-)

  5. Petra a.k.a The Wise (*Young*) Mommy said...

    You are Greek? I am also and I had a Ya-Ya!

  6. Ali said...

    I love birthdays! I think adults should celebrate like kids do. Balloons, cake, favorite foods. Fun!

  7. Tenakim said...

    She is lovely- your mom- I hope because I can see a resemblance.

  8. Aubrey said...

    Aren't pictures with grand kids/grandparents the best!

    Sounds like a wonderful birthday weekend for her!

  9. Insane Mama said...

    I'd kinda like to join your family and have a week long b-day. Your mom is beautiful

  10. Tena said...

    Happy Birthday YA YA!!! Sounds like she is having a great time!

  11. Rebecca said...

    Wow sounds like a great extended celebration for your mum, what a great way to have a party!!

    Happy Birthday Yaya!!! :)

    I have an award for you at my place btw :P

  12. Rochelle said...

    Happy 35th birthday IH!! You look marvelous!

  13. TentCamper said...

    Happy B-Day Yay!!!!!!!!

    Family togeher and a whole weekend of fun....not too bad.

  14. Suzanne...Scully... said...

    Is Aunt Irene playing Birthday Bingo out here in Salinas? If so funny cause I was thinking of going tonight!

  15. Jill said...

    Oh I just love birthdays! Happy day to all.

  16. Brittany said...

    Um, the Practical Magic soundtrack is the best ever!!!!

    And happy birthday YAYA!

  17. Anonymous said...

    Thank you all and especially my daughter and son and family who make my life COMPLETE!!!!!!

    YAYA

  18. Merrie said...

    Happy Birthday I! We love you!

  19. Kristen Andrews said...

    Oh how sweet!

  20. jill jill bo bill said...

    How wonderful! Thanks for sharing all the beautiful kids and the gorgeous YaYa. And I should get a special prize for using long adjectives!! And I so agree with all the kids smiling "normal". It's impossible.

  21. Jenni said...

    Happy Birthday, Yaya!!!

  22. amelia bedelia said...

    Beautiful Mom! The kids are funny...you're right, why can't they all smile at the same time??

  23. Leah said...

    aww that's so sweet!

  24. Kat said...

    I didn't realize you were Greek. My BFF had the best Yaya ever and she could cook like nobodies business!! Happy B-day to Yaya!!

  25. Laski said...

    These are the kind of shots that I think are best . . . they are real, honest, and a heck of a lot of fun!!!

  26. Robin said...

    Love your blog! You go girl! Where did you get the layout, I absolutely love it! Gonna be adding you to my blog roll. Hope you will come by and say hello. I also updated my pic of mom bloggers club and left ya a note too. Hope you will add me as well. KIT, Robin

  27. Crazed Nitwit said...

    cuz they be kidz. your kidz. LOL. Happy Birthday Yaya!!!!!!

  28. Elisa @ Globetrotting in Heels said...

    Happy Birthday! September gals rock ;-)

  29. Jennifer said...

    Love the pic! It's nice that you celebrate all week! Oh and like tthe new page too!

  30. Jenny said...

    Wow...what a wonderful time you had! And I'm so jealous of all the yummy eating...the food in Pittsburgh SUCKED. That's, like, one of the things I look forward to, you know? "Vacation eating". Oh well. Glad you had fun!!! And the group photo is adorable!

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