Family Birthday Party

So...my son turned 10 this week. I usually throw a family dinner/lunch when my kids have a birthday. I think there were about 27 of us for dinner...and the kids outnumber the adults. I love entertaining but it usually leaves me so exhausted. I've been non-stop today...shopping, cooking, cleaning...I could barely walk by the time everyone left. I forced myself to put away all the food and now I'm sitting in bed chatting with you.

It takes some planning but I usually have a main meat dish and then a ton of side dishes. The star of the evening was the prime rib roast. It's the rave...my dad makes the best gravy. I couldn't decide what kind of cake to make since turning 10 means no more power rangers or army men decorations. I decided at the last minute to make faces on my cupcakes. It's not my best work but I think pretty good for last minute.

My son said it was the best birthday ever! I'm glad. It makes all the work worth it.