January...not much happening. February, however, begins with Auntie Harriette's birthday. A great excuse to celebrate! This year, she couldn't decide whether she wanted a chocolate or vanilla cake, and so asked for a little of both.

Harriette, looking pleased after having doused her candles.

There were fewer people this year, perhaps because we need better contact information for friends from her church and the myriad cousins that live near and far. Or it could be that more cousins have retired and were in sunnier climes. Regardless, Harriette had a good time.

And she got her choice of cake! (She didn't say no to the pie, either....)