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Gentry recently joined the ranks of the teenagers in our home.  Thirteen years ago on thanksgiving day she made me a mom for the fourth and last time.  I will never forget the funny scene as fifteen of our family members squeezed into our little hospital room to bring me thanksgiving dinner and meet Gentry Alyse.

A few weeks ago, we had an early celebration with Gentry and a few of her friends at our cabin in Flagstaff.

  They opted for an indoor marshmallow roasting (it was 21 degrees when we arrived).

 The game Tenzi (one of the birthday presents) was a big hit. 

And so was the snowball fight.

Then it was on to our own version of Food Network's Chopped .

The ingredients were presented, and two teams went to work.  

 I got to judge, and the taste and presentation were extremely impressive. 

And we ended as every good party should.  

With chocolate cake and good friends. 

Happy Birthday Gentry.