We had driven 575 miles for a number of good and proper reasons, but not the least of which was to arrive at Grant's summer locale in order to properly celebrate his 19th birthday - the last of those teen year, for better or worse.
Before leaving, his mother had baked a couple of cake rounds, and then wrapped them in cellophane and reinserted them back into their pans for travel from Texas to Missouri. She had also prepared a raspberry filling and had a can of icing and (yes, we did remember) the candles - but forgot the matches.
To insure that the birthday was maximum festive (at least while his parents were in town), Grant's housemate and friend from the dorms, Carson, was invited to join us for dinner. Also included were Terri (Carson's Mom) and his sister Connor and her boyfriend; all down from Chicago on their way to the Lake of the Ozarks for a July 4th vacation. Did I mention it was 106 the day before? All seven of us got a table at Flat Branch Brewery & Cafe and settled in for a good time.
With dinner complete, it was back to Grant and Carson's duplex for cake (which had been assembled earlier in the morning) and opening of gifts. Grant had already been given a Tiger-striped cowboy hat by Terri and Connor, which they had purchased in Hannibal, MO. Once Grant put on that hat, I swear he looked just like Hannibal's favorite son; Samuel Clemens a.k.a. Mark Twain.
Before leaving, his mother had baked a couple of cake rounds, and then wrapped them in cellophane and reinserted them back into their pans for travel from Texas to Missouri. She had also prepared a raspberry filling and had a can of icing and (yes, we did remember) the candles - but forgot the matches.
To insure that the birthday was maximum festive (at least while his parents were in town), Grant's housemate and friend from the dorms, Carson, was invited to join us for dinner. Also included were Terri (Carson's Mom) and his sister Connor and her boyfriend; all down from Chicago on their way to the Lake of the Ozarks for a July 4th vacation. Did I mention it was 106 the day before? All seven of us got a table at Flat Branch Brewery & Cafe and settled in for a good time.
With dinner complete, it was back to Grant and Carson's duplex for cake (which had been assembled earlier in the morning) and opening of gifts. Grant had already been given a Tiger-striped cowboy hat by Terri and Connor, which they had purchased in Hannibal, MO. Once Grant put on that hat, I swear he looked just like Hannibal's favorite son; Samuel Clemens a.k.a. Mark Twain.
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| Grant Wearing a hat from Hannibal, MO A striking resemblance, no? |
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| Mark Twain Native of Hannibal, MO |
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| Chris, Connor's boyfriend looks away as Grant gives a hearty hug to Carson and his Mother |
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| It's a Tiger Hat Party! Carson & Grant in their Party Pad Kitchen |
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| A Birthday Gift of Home Decor For a Texan's Home away from Home The Lone Star Flag It soon proudly hung from his wall |
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| 19 Candles on an Imported Chocolate with Raspberry Filling Birthday Cake (Sue left off the picante sauce) |
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