Mom's Birthday weekend

I know I owe you all some catch-up posts here because it's been awhile. So here's the first of a few for ya.

The weekend of May 15 Joshua and I took a road trip down to Western, MA to visit my family who we don't get to see nearly enough since they live so far away! And we weren't visiting just because we wanted to taste the new flavors of wine they have for sale, or because I needed more of my Mom's "Spicy Italian" herb blend, nope . . . it was my mom's birthday! I kind of have a new appreciation for birthdays now that I have had a son of my own. Generally in May I try to make it down for her birthday or mother's day if I am not lucky enough to have them both happen on the same day. We had to leave Jay behind because he had to work since I currently am lacking a full-time job. :-/ 

But regardless, we had a wonderful time! I loved getting to go out with my mom for a drink, and watch Joshua play with his Meme and Pepe and Aunties. He had a blast being able to play in a huge yard, a luxury we do not have living in a city. He also really loved running around and squeaking in the winery for some reason. He was a crazy man! We had a great weekend, and threw a fun birthday party for my mom with a few of our family's nearest and dearest friends and family. I was so busy having fun, unfortunately for you, that I did not get to snap many pictures! Here are a few that I did get though! Enjoy!

Joshua and Auntie Gina

Playing with auntie Krista

My mom getting ready to blow out the candles on her yummy cake!

she's still got it ;-P