Mom's the birthday girl!

This hideous thing she's unwrapped is a citronella tea-light holder for a backyard. And a dog named Spike. A scary, metallic dog.

Erin, Alice, and mom.

Alice is a good friend of my mom's.

My dad, Frank, and Janine

Frank's birthday is at the beginning of October, while my mom's is October 21, so Frank got a present too.