Birthday Bash

We decided that since Gerard arrived in this world early, we'd have an early birthday celebration so as not to confuse his birthday and Christmas. And since we didn't name him Jesus (pronounced in Spanish - heyseuss), December 6 seemed like as good a day as any. Yes, it was big...yes, there was a lot of gumbo, and yes...it was a little hairy with everyone showing up for the open house at virtually the same time and wanting to be in the kitchen. But we all had a blast! Especially Gerard. Gerard didn't eat gumbo, nor cake, but he will soon enough. Have I mentioned that we have the best friends ever? Even if they are all party animals, as one quoted.