Happy Birthday John Curtis!!!!!!!

Last Sunday evening, we all gathered at Maria's house to celebrate her father's 70th birthday. John is a super father and grandfather and has known me since I was six years old. My Dad is a wonderful man, and through the years he and John have been there to "supplement" each other in the raising of their only daughters. A challenging job, indeed! Maria loves Sherm as her own, and I feel the same about her Dad. Here's to you, John! Love you bunches!

Zachary made a brief appearance to enjoy dinner with us. Maria made salad and lasagna, and Phil grilled sausage dogs on the grill in honor of he and John's New York roots.

Aiden was all over the place! Backyard with ball and bat, helping Phil grill, playing tag with his sister.

Kaleigh and Seth on the back deck, with their hot rods!

...."she's got a little Sherri in her, somehow......"

Kaleigh was in charge of giving John all his birthday gifts. Grandma looks on.

The two "cookinest" women I know!!! Thank you Judy for teaching Maria your craft! You are a super mom and grandma and we love ya!

Uncle Mark with his nephews and niece...crazy kids!! All five of them! Love you Mark!






Aaaahhh, Philmaster the Grillmaster!

....since we were six.......

Maria made her world famous lasagna, complete with salad and great french bread. You go girl! Who taught you to cook like that?? Judy!!!

Maria cracking up at something Phil said.

Yummy lasagna!!!!

John modeled one of his new shirts for the crowd.

Clown cake for John! The kids split the clown into fourths.

Happy Birthday John!! Thanks for many, many years of laughs, advice, and giving me my best friend!