Mom's 70th Birthday Party
at The River
2008
Delaware River Place
Tom antagonizing the nieces & nephew
Jane in pre-party set up
Wildflower decorations, courtesy of Dee & Jean
The essentials
More outhouse essentials...the Sears catalog
Smokin'
Andy perfects his fruit and vegetable art
Ready for a party
Ann & Joe's birthday- July 21....a fine vintage
And, plenty to go around
Party central
Cucumber sharks encircle the shrimp
Guests greet the birthday girl
All in the family
Some of the Cherney boys
Gramma, still going strong at 92
John, the master smoker
Andy & Frank, pullin' pork
A full house
Let's eat
Some of Andy's masterful work
"Eat more potato salad!"
BBQ and cornbread
Jane keeps the pork overflowing
Mary Lou and Tim (?)
The birthday kids: Mom 70 and Dad 72 on the same day
More food!
Aunt Ann enumerates what's wonderful about the other Ann, A to Z
Jane & John lead the crowd in the original "River Momma"
River Momma enjoys her song
A job well done!
Ann and Frank
A lovely day for a party
The farmhouse pond on a hot summer day
Night falls, but the party is still kicking
Just thirsty
Lori & Jean take in the late night volleyball action