Another Birthday...Eric turns one!

My nephew Jamie and his wife Rachell had a first birthday party for their baby Eric. Sadly ( especially for rachell;) it rained but it was still fun and so nice to see everyone.

Here is Phyllis and Burt....The last time I saw Phyllis was about a month ago or so and before that it had been many years. We were walking along a river in another state at night and suddenly I felt a sharp blow on my left shoulder. The woman almost knocked me down. As I staggered to steady myself...(okay fine..a slight exaggeration) I found myself uncharacteristically yelling..."I don't know you!" Still don't know why I chose those words. I really thought she was some confrontational lunatic. It turns out it was simply Phyllis!
Uncle Ed, Burt and my brother Gerry...

Rachell and Eric, the birthday boy, who looks less than thrilled about the whole event. It turns out wrapping paper tastes really good!

Phyllis and my sister Joan hug...Emily is in the background...and beside her is Melissa...she's really difficult to see because of her size;) Way in the back is Michelle with baby Paul.

Leigh with her boyfriend, Michael.

My brother Rick, the grampa of the birthday boy, and his children, Jamie and Leigh.