Anthony Goes To His First Birthday Party

Sunday, January 15th we went to Delana's for Audrey's 1st Birthday party. Delana watches her great-niece during the week too. Both boys love her very much. She loves giving Anthony kisses on his forehead. She is very gentle and sweet. He get a big smile on his face and kicks his legs, when she kisses him. I told Anthony he is too young to date. He will have to wait until he can at least walk!

Delana made mostacolli and meatballs, salad, stuffed mushrooms and Italian peaches. It was all delicious. I am going to get the recipe for the Italian peaches. It is a pastry that has a creamy filling. We got to meet Delana's dad. Chase is always talking about him. He comes over 2 or 3 times a week to visit. He is quite a character. He introduces himself to me as "The Grand Whop." He is only half Italian, but he really celebrates his heritage. He use to be a chef back in the 60's and 70's at the Latin King, here in Des Moines. Then he went on to start his own restaurant, "Little Joe's." Which was only three blocks from our old house on Kirkwood. By then the name had changed, since he had sold it. Such a small world.

After lunch we all sang to Audrey and then to Delana. Her birthday was on the 16th. Anthony had three bites of frosting and loved it. He also tried two bites of ice cream. He made quite a face when the cold ice cream hit his tongue. However, he did swallow it.

It was a beautiful day. We had the windows open, the sun was shining and it was 58 degrees. The kids went out to play. I pulled Chase and Sergio around in the wagon. Then we played catch with the football. Eric was downstairs watching football with Delana's brother Phil. We all enjoyed the day in our own way.