It's been pretty busy around here lately. I had a "surprise" 50th birthday party for Jim over the weekend. Jim said he had a few hints. I guess I'm not really good at keeping secrets. I did put 50 candles on the cake too. His birthday is the 20th but I had the party on the weekend so that the kids could come. We had lots of food and cooked out.
My dil made the cake. She really should go into business making cakes.
The grand kids watched grandpa open up his cards and gifts. These two boys ran and had fun the whole evening outside. I'm sure they slept good that night.
Here are the two newest grand babies.
Chance on the left and Heidi on the right.
I finally got a pic of the three girls. I did get a shot of all of us girls together but it really didn't come out too well and a few of them would be mad at me for life if I posted it.
What a fun weekend we had and now we are babysitting one of our granddaughters for a few days. Her mom and dad flew to Texas to look for a house to rent. Jason graduates from NIU early May and Jim and I will be helping them move down there. I can't wait to see what Texas is like.
I have to show you a photo of a great-niece who is going to be a flower girl in her Aunties wedding. My niece said she tried on a flower girl dress and said "I'm a princess". I was able to get a photo of her, tho barely, she's pretty shy. I saw her at a baby shower I went to on Saturday for a dear long-time family friend.
I hope you all have been doing well. I couldn't believe it's been almost a week since I posted last. Life just has taken some turns and it has gotten just down right busy.
You all have a wonderful Monday!
Where in Texas? Babies are just beautiful! Pamie G.
Posted by: Pamie G. | April 19, 2010 at 12:17 PM
What a beautiful family you have and Happy Birthday to your husband. I am excited to hear the kids are moving to Texas. I really think they will like it here if they do not mind long, hot summers. Where in Texas will they be located? There is actually a vast differences in weather in Texas depending on where you live. Northern Texas has more seasons than we do here in the southeastern part of Texas.
Posted by: Anne Marie | April 19, 2010 at 01:09 PM
Happy Birthday to Jim. What a great time your family had!
Posted by: Jan | April 19, 2010 at 03:04 PM
Happy Birthday to Jim! Did he blow out all the candles?
His cake is beautiful. Are the numbers (50) also made of cake?
Such sweet grandchildren you have! I'd love to hold one of the babies.
Blessings,
Gina
Posted by: Gina | April 19, 2010 at 04:27 PM
Happy, Happy Birthday Jim!!! Sounds like you had a wonderful party. Love the shot of the two babies together -- how fun to have so many little cousins to grow up with!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | April 19, 2010 at 07:07 PM
is he going to be in Houston?
these are priceless photos!!
Posted by: elk | April 20, 2010 at 04:08 PM
Wish your hubby a happy birthday from your blogging friends...such good memories these photos captured. Those babies are precious.
Posted by: Rose | April 21, 2010 at 05:37 AM
Happy belated Birthday to Jim! Kate sure did a nice job on the cake!
Posted by: Becca | April 21, 2010 at 09:43 PM