Happy Birthday, Mom!

My mom celebrated her

50th birthday

on December 17th.

{Sorry Mom, I had to write your age for my records/history. I know how you feel about that number. :)}

We were able to have a party on the 20th, since she's so dang popular on and around her birthday so you pretty much have to be penciled into her busy schedule.

That's just because so many people love you, Mom! :)

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SUKIYAKI

It wouldn't be a birthday party for Mom

without sukiyaki. Delicious!

Dad went on his mission to Japan

so we love to make sukiyaki as a family.

Mom and I putting together the gyozas

{Some people call these little guys "pot stickers"}

Che' & Tyson putting the meat in the pans with the soy sauce



Dad putting veggies in with the meat and soy sauce


Amber & Amy filling up water glasses

The delicious food cooking away in the pan

Some of the family favorites include:

beef

red, green & orange peppers

green onions

tofu

mushrooms

cabbage

shrimp

Dishing up the goodness over white rice

This is how it goes! It's pretty much a free-for-all.

Everyone gets what they want right out of the pan.

Tyson going pro and using the chop sticks

Amy's bowl

Looks tasty!

Aaron & Britney dishing up

And we can't forget the gyoza Mom & I made!

PRESENTS

After dinner it was time to open presents from the fam.

Adam & Amy gave her the movie "Up" and I think a book.

I can't remember!

Aaron & Britney gave her a book with some super soft socks and a mug with hot cocoa.

Perfect for a night of staying in!

Dad & Mom

Amber & Che' gave her a scarf and licorice caramels.

She LOVES licorice caramels, can you tell?

Tyson & I gave her the book "The Undaunted"

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Hope you had a great birthday, Mom! We love you!