at long last mc posted pictures below of the triplets birthday party from a few weeks ago. here they are… first two photos are of the kids playing on the beach. you can see that, as reported, it turned out to be an absolutely gorgeous day.
next, carys and sela playing in the sand, and then jasper and sebastian playing in the water, which by the way, was quite chilly!
now we have jasper posing in the water and sebastian recovering from being in the cold water a little too long for his liking!
carys poses while sela plays in the sand. can you imagine what it’s like to clean sand off four toddlers? then it was time to enjoy the many snacks available to the kids. with only a few tables available, most of the kids used the wall as a table. meanwhile, jasper provides a classic jj moment! wait a minute… when did jj’s hair start going curly?
finally it was cake time… mc seems to think he has intellectual property rights on the cake. to see the cake you have to go to his blog (eye roll)! but for now, you can see the kids jockeying for position before blowing out the candles, which the wind blew out anyway! next, sela objects to her piece of cake that apparently wasn’t the right type of colour or icing or something! speaking of colour… notice the chip residue all over her hand?
the kids sit patiently as they enjoy some yummy dora cake. a poignant moment with carys and the camera. finally, at the end of the day tess, sela, carys ~ with perfect sunburns, suitably fatigued after missing naps and wearing their brand new, first ever nightgowns ~ enjoy a few minutes in front of the tv before heading off to bed. actually, mummy put suntan lotion on everyone but herself… kinda shows?
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Great pictures Tessie wooo. I can hardly wait to see all 4 of the little nippers next month.
Love, Dad
Hi Tess,
Just wanted to wish you a very Happy Birthday! May you be blessed with many more.
XOXO
Isabel
Happy birthday darling Tess. Big smooch to you.
PS gorg kids!
Happy Birthday a day early, Tess! I never forget because tomorrow is my mom’s birthday too.
You look so beautiful in that picture. You sure have the life. Enjoy your day tomorrow.
Happy birthday! Great pictures of the kids’ birthday. Hope your sunburn is better.
Tess, Happy Birthday…the big 2-0 eh?? (he he) I hope your birthday is a reminder of all the wonderful things in your life this moment and throughout the day… a wonderful reminder of all the things you have done in your lifetime (i.e living overseas for a decade, having triplets, being a brillant writer, a great mom…the list goes on…) Enjoy the day, crack open a bottle of campange and have a glass for “with” me!!! I miss you my friend and if we were in HK then I’d kidnapp you and take you to tea at the Marriott… Happy Birthday my friend!!! xo Lyns
Happy Birthday Tess! you look beautiful in the pic with the girls. how is that possible?? you go girl.
Happy, happy – hope you have a great day and wishing you the best of the best.
Keith
Happy Birthday! I’ll make a cake – chocolate OK?
Wow – red face on the lady in the Victoria Secret top and pink bottoms – hopefully she wasn’t in a bikini getting other parts red.
Tess Tess BO Bess,, Banana Fanna Fo Fess, Fee Fi Fo Fess..Teesssss
Happy birthday girlfriend! Love the pictures of the kids. Oh my you you must be so busy! The kids are beautiful and look healthy. Thank God. Enjoy the holiday beautiful season. See ya soon. Hey I’m 46 on Monday! YIKES
Love Jeanne
Happy Birthday GRRRRRLLLL!!!
If I lived closer there would be a margharita stand, several lounge chairs on a beach and an open invite for all your friends to occupy those chairs (and have ourselves a wee lil’ party)…but since I don’t live so close – I’ll have a margharita and close my eyes….have a good one Tess and treat yourself along the way!!
XOXO
Happy Birthday Beauty 🙂 What an incredible life you have built – so full of light and love…and hilarious commentary. This is my first visit and I will be back. Sending you huge happy birthday wishes for a year ahead of continued abundance. Love, Niki and Jon
Dear Tess,
Happy birthday gorgeous. Congratulations on making your happy presence felt in so many lives, and retaining your fabulous humour. I hope that you have a great day, and look forward to celebrating with you soon!
Lots of love,
Alice.
Happy Birthday Tess. I hope you have a lovely day. I think of you often….this time last year I was in labour, oooh the memories.
Happy B’Day to a very special gal.
I wish you all the best and more.
–pM
my mom will never let me forget your birthday as it’s her and joe’s anniversary. and, sorry, but i wasn’t going to hold out another two and a half weeks :).
happy birthday!
Hi Tess, great photos! Wishing you every blessing on your birthday!
Happy Birthday. Grant and I are just planning our trip to Fintry tonight. Looking forward to seeing you and the troops. Hope you have a wonderful day, today. Quite the sunburn your have in the pics. Don’t forget to take care of yourself! Loved the shower story.
Love, KP
Happy Birthday Tess. And have a great day with your very own Fab Fives.
Blessings, Carmen
Have a wonderful birthday Tess! and a great year to come. love, Bronwyn
Well, after all that chatting, I’m late to the party!
Happy, Happy Birthday!
I love all of the pictures. It looks like it was a lovely day. and that last picture with the first nightgowns is priceless!
xoxo
Tess
Happy birthday…looking good, girl. xox
David & Laurie
Happy Birthday, Tess!
Wow Tess!,
Beautiful children, beautiful mom. I still recall you trying to ignore “Elvis” on your Emmaus walk. Happy Birthday young lady, and may you have many, many more . .
— carl wiggins
Leggy sent me over here because I have four kids and we are moving to SEOUL Korea- she thought maybe I could learn from you.
Funny coincidence- my son was born on February 23!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET PEA… looking forward to celebrating YOU on Tuesday.
tess the kids are beautiful, you’re beautiful. happy birthday doll! now, as we live in the same city, let’s get together to belatedly celebrate everyone’s birthday in one go.
–angela
tess the kids are beautiful, you’re beautiful. happy birthday doll! now, as we live in the same city, let’s get together to belatedly celebrate everyone’s birthday in one go.
–angela
Happy Birthday Tess! (Sorry I’m late.) Hope you are having a great weekend of celebrations.
Thanks for sharing the wonderful pictures of the triple birthday festivities. The beach looks picture-perfect; what a lovely party.
Best wishes,
Happy belated birthday. OK, we only missed it by one day, but c’mon! Hope you have many more happy ones to follow…
Rich & Shannon
xoxoxox
Aye, you’re a fine lass to be born on St. Paddy’s day! Erin go bragh!
Wishing you a cracking year ’til your next birthday! Your kids are delightful!!! Lovely pictures, lovely stories.
Tess,
A belated happy 19th birthday!
All the best to you and yours.
Brad & Melody
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