Happy Birthday Pika!

Monica turned 37 on August 11th.... and last night we all went out to celebrate! All 13 of the 'Murnanes' got together at Buca de Beppo's in downtown Palo Alto. We even had a visit from a special guest... see below.

The five 'Murnane Grandkids' sit down for a big meal.


Monica celebrates her birthday in style!


The Pope was kind enough to join us for the festivities.


Bella enjoys the world famous Beppo's 'Crayons' for her appetizer.


Brooke and Ryan help Monica blow out her candles.


Next Murnane birthday..... Luke! September 15th. We're thinking he can take all 5 grandkids to Chuck E. Cheese by himself.

The BIG Apple!

Last weekend Mark, Michele and Brett all met up in New York City. Michele and Brett were in town for a Smith Barney conference while Mark was in the Big Apple doing research in his continous quest to find the 'World's Greatest Corned Beef Sandwhich." (this is in conjunction with his research into finding the world's greatest donut)


Did the Carnegie Deli live up to it's billing as 'world's best?' Stay tuned for a full report on this landmark restuarant coming in a few days.


Brett and Michele met up with Mark in this pizza spot in Soho.


Dinner at Robert De Niro's "Tribeca Grill."


Steak and HUGE onion rings... how can you go wrong?



A more detailed report about Mark's sandwhich, his world class hotel room and much more will be coming soon.

Happy Birthday Jordo!

Yesterday Jordan celebrated her 5th birthday! It was a fantastic party that included a visit from a real live 'four seasons' fairy princess.

The birthday girl!


The fairy princess wishes Jordan a very happy birthday.


Shall we get everyone up in a 'birthday circle' Jordan?


Jordan and her friends do a special birthday dance. Who is that holding the poor dalmation by the tail?


Five candles! Yikes... she is really growing up!


Time for some yummy cake!


Little Bella enjoying the party.


Lauren fired up and ready for more cake.


Ryan thinking: "It's me, 18 girls and there are donut holes here! Nice."


The next Murnane to have a birthday is MONICA! Pika's birthday is on Saturday, August 11th.