The big day has arrived. Radha, with help from family and friends, have spruced up the house, cleaned and decorated until all is ready for Bernie's surprise Birthday Party.
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| Birthday balloons |
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| New stone hearth build by Radha and Jai |
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| New patio designed by Radha |
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| Garden whirly-gig |
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Guests begin to arrive within an hour of Bernie's expected return.
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| Outside tables with guests |
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| Unicorn head adorned by Dawn |
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| more guests |
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Since costumes appropriate for the occasion have been requested, many come colorfully attired. Pirates are also a common theme. Hummm... does this mean Bernie's character reflects a "colorful pirate"?
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| Dean & Pam |
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| Sandra and Ken |
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| Sita's friends |
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As the time nears for the Guest of Honor's arrival, the final touches are added to the Radha's costume.
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| Dawn with her creation |
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| Ivy (Radha) - the Hostess |
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| Scott snaps photos |
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People assemble in the driveway just before the scheduled arrival for Bernie's surprise welcome.
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| Has he come yet? |
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| Yes - he's here! Berni, Jamal, Sita w Kalyani, Marigold, and Ivy |
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Bernie is surprised and delighted as he is greeted by friends and family.
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| Bernie enjoys his surprise |
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| Bernie & Jeff |
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| Hamid hugs Bernie |
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Nicole the face painter has a steady stream of customers.
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| Said, Kalyani & Nicole |
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| The girls admire each other |
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The food is laid out buffet style in the kitchen area. Some of the dishes have been prepared at
Dharma's Restaurant and the rest has been brought by guests.
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| Beautiful salads |
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| Main dishes |
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| Desserts |
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... and of course, Birthday Cake! One is even complete with a Bernie
Bobblehead doll.
Time has come for the birthday wish to be made and the candles to be blown out. The children crowd around to help Bernie to make sure all his candles get blown to insure his wish is granted.
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| Guests assemble for the candle blowing |
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| Leilani, Noah, Kalyani, Bernie & Said (photo credit ?) |
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The celebration is on and the party is now in full swing.
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| SambaDa belts out dance music |
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| Leo downs a soda |
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| Adrian as Superman! |
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Of course there is still good food, drink, and conversation.
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| A good time is had by all |
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| Bernie is still young at heart |
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| Happy Birthday and many more! |
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