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Solomon's 1st Birthdayn Party

20 years ago

Hi, I am diverting myself from the Exchanges posts; waiting for my partner to get home so I thought I'd show you parts of Solomon's party and a few of the 37 adults and 14 kids that were there.

Here is the birthday boy

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Here is a link that might be useful: Party Pictures

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annie1992
20 years ago
Renee, that boy has gotten so big! He's still handsome as ever and Melissa is also growing right up.

I'll bet there was a cacophony of sound in your house.

Happy Birthday, Solomon.

Annie
jessyf
20 years ago
Where is YOU?

Cute kid! What a simcha (celebration)!
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homesforsale
20 years ago
Renee:) So cute cute cute!

Our Lucas will be one on Aug 6th..The crossed legs and beautiful hair are similarities:) And adorable faces:)

I could eat L up..I am sure you feel the same way..What a grand idea a jazz fest:)
dedtired
20 years ago
Too bad nobody loves that boy!!

What a sweetheart and he really seems to be enjoying the party. They do grow up fast, don't they? I bet it seems like yesterday that they were bringing him home.

Pam
canarybird01
20 years ago
Lovely family photos Renee and it looks like a memorable first birthday party.
Little Solomon has sure grown hasn't he. What a dear little boy.
Great idea to have them playing musical instruments. I can imagine how it all sounded.

Glad to have you back here posting again Bubbe!
Would have liked to have seen you in a photo too.

SharonCb
sheshebop
20 years ago
He is an absolutely adorable little guy! And what a wonderful age! We had a birthday party on Saturday for my little Arianna who turns 1 the end of the month (it was the only time we could all get together)She is all the more precious to me, because she is definitely my last grandchild. None of my kids can have any more. And all of mine are girls!
You have a beautiful family.
centralcacyclist
20 years ago
You have a lovely family and a gorgeous grandson!
trixietx
20 years ago
He is so cute and sweet. I just love the "I'm 1" picture.

Looks like Solomon had a big birthday bash, entertainment and all!
bubbeskitchen
Original Author
20 years ago
It was a lot of fun and darn it all, I haven't seen a photo of me either and there were about 5 people taking pictures. I suppose it is because I usually have a camera in my hands for events.

The twin's have their 2nd birthday in August. I'll hand the camera to someone else so I get in a photo.
riverrat1
20 years ago
I came back to enjoy the pictures again and I thought I had already responded to this thread???

Renee, You have a lovely family! I sure hope your children live close to you for I don't think I'd be able to stay away from the grandchildren. Beautiful!
bubbeskitchen
Original Author
20 years ago
Karen,
They are spread out but no one is more than a 4-hour drive; that's Arthur's youngest daughter from his first marriage. They live outside Baltimore. She is Mother of the eldest two, Jason, 13 and and Daniel, 11.

Her sister (the middle of the three)lives in NJ, outside Cherry Hill, just under 2 hours if not during peak hours. Samantha (8) and Gabrielle (3.5) are her daughters.

DS, the eldest, is father to the twins, Melissa and Jade (almost 2) who live 1 hour and 5 minutes from either of my homes.

Our daughter together, is the mother of Solomon and they live in NYC about 10 minutes away. I'm there all the time.

Location, location, location. I'm there a few times a week.

Who told the others to move?

Bubbe (to Samanatha, Gaby, and the twins)
Nana (to Jason & Daniel)
Grandma (to Solomon)
RenÃ©e (to everyone else)
doucanoe
20 years ago
Renee, what a beautiful family! Solomon is adorable, and your daughter is gorgeous.

Looks like a fun party!

Linda
maggie5il
20 years ago
What a nice looking family!
lindac
20 years ago
Waaay too cute all those kids! Enjoy them while theya re little, because they grow up all too soon!!
Linda C
RuddMD
20 years ago
Love the pictures! The family portrait at the end is very nice. Little Solomon is so cute. Loved the picture of Melissa too.
Marigene
20 years ago
What a beautiful family. Solomon is a little cutie. Love the color of Melissa's hair! I am glad that I am not the only one that has different names from the grandkids. My son's boys all call me Gram and Howard's daughter's kids all call me Mimi, as Dylan couldn't say Grandma , came out as Mimi so that is what I have been for 10 years! The little 17 month old, Trevor, that I sit for calls me Mimi, too. He is just like another grandchild to us.
brenda55
20 years ago
How precious Solomon is. Just adorable! Beautiful family. I love the pic where he is holding up the "1" finger.

Brenda
bubbeskitchen
Original Author
20 years ago
Melissa is a real red-head like her mom. Jade, her twin is darker. They are fraternal and not one bit alike. Like that from minute 4 when I first met them. I am having internet problems so I can't upload right now but I will post photos of both for you to see.

Thanks all for the sweet comments.

I have a hard time remembering what to call myself when all the kids are around. It's "give Bubbe, I mean Nana, a hand. Come to Grandma, I mean Bubbe." Oy! The job description is Grandma but the names are confusing.
shaun
20 years ago
Looks like a great party! I love family get togethers, always so much fun~ Happy Birthday to Solomon!
robinkateb
20 years ago
Renee, thanks for sharing the photos, they are wonderful. My favorite is the last one of Solomon and his mother. That is a wonderful, artistic photo that seems to capture both of them. I also love the family portrait with Solomon's little tummy.

-Robin
Carol Schmertzler Siegel
20 years ago
Got here a little late but what a gorgeous family, Renee!
stacy3
20 years ago
it seems that the twins were just born yesterday - all these lovely little ones -how fun!

I love, love the post party family portrait...just love that one.

Stacy

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