Finally, A Few Party Snaps!

Sweet neighbor Barbara made Hale a party hat (one of two custom-made hats at the party!).

Derek gave a toast that sweeted the place up something fierce.

Robbie did his poem thing.

Don, Amy's dad knocked us all out with a fine ode.

Not only birthday boys get to wear birthday hats.

Dear friends Jennie and Peter came all the way from NEW YORK CITY for the party. They get the farthest traveled award.

So many people, such a beautiful evening.

Cousin in Law Terri flings Hale into the rafters.

Hale conducting high level grandma diplomacy.

Small people getting their groove on.

Henry and Amy have a special connection.

...bit later in the night: apparently everyone and Amy have a special connection.

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{and a final note of deep thanks to Wendy for snapping pictures all night, including a good chunk of these}