This past weekend Grandmama and friends from Montreal paid a visit to our corner of the country.
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Joining the family on this day is Viktor, an exchange student from Kazakhstan. He is on a language exchange program to learn French, and has been staying with Grandmama in Montreal. Not only does he speak Russian and English fluently, along with his beginner French, he is a talented musician. He played the guitar for us...
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and the kids joined in with their rhythm instruments.
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After the first set, Smudge had a turn on the guitar...
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and so did JJ.
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During intermission, Amma was surprised with a birthday cake, courtesy of Grandmama. Even though my birthday isn't until next week Grandmama thought she would bring a party my way this weekend so we could all celebrate together. Amma and the munchkins were thrilled.
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Once the sparklers fizzled out, we had to light a candle and let the kids blow it out over and over again after many renditions of
Happy Birthday to You. What fun!
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The cake was cut and we all indulged in the treat. One of the guests thought that JJ's bib would be the perfect complement to Grandmama's outfit.
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Amma opened a present...
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then the kids played in the paper and ribbon.
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Auntie Carly was be-ribboned...
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and Emilie took a spin on Smudge's plasma-rider.
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Thanks to all the Montreal folk for making it a very fun Birthday Celebration for me this year. Hugs, Hugs to one and all!