Happy birthday, Ben!

To celebrate Ben's birthday, we headed to Dennis's cabin out on the land! We stopped in Tupper's Plains on the way, and Dad loved this popcorn tree. Mmm, popcorn!



Dad, Felix and the birthday boy!



Dennis's old bridge washed away long ago, so we all had to walk the plank to get across.



Walk the plank!!



It was pretty exciting!



We used sticks for balance!



Go, Mom!



Nina making sure the precious pizza cargo makes it across safely!



We all made it across the stream and up to the cabin! Phil and the birthday boy. Cheers!



Felix and Farro had a fun time playing in the woods.



Jasper exploring!



Pete and Mer!



Joey!



Jasper pointing.



Ben and Rachid!



Phil and Nina!



Mer and Joey!



Me and Dad!



Dennis fired up the rocket stove so we could rewarm the pizzas. It worked great!



Little Kate made the birthday cake! Isn't it gorgeous?



When you're turning 39, it takes three people to light all your candles.






Make a wish!






Cutting into it.



So proud! Nailed it.



Look at that surprise blue layer inside!



MMM! Happy birthday, Ben!



Group photo! Dennis said this party was a record for how many people have been in the cabin at once!



The first group photo was Lara's. This was my attempt at a group shot with my camera. Hahaha!!