Happy Birthday Grandma!

Daniel's mother's birthday is the beginning of next week. Joel and Sarah were in town from Arkansas, so we decided to have a surprise dinner at Ouida's house for her birthday. I think she was very surprised when all of her children and their families started randomly showing up Friday afternoon. By the time everyone arrived, there were 23 people there to wish her a Happy Birthday. What a fun evening!

Aunt Mercy made sure that Dane (my little piglet) had plenty to eat. The next two pictures show you the definite difference between girls and boys. Kenna and Jackson were playing together (JD hadn't made it yet) but Kenna was playing and talking on the telephone.....

.....while Jackson was running around shooting his gun.

Grace was all smiles for the camera. We were so excited to finally get to meet Miss Grace!

Grace and Dane decided that they needed a little nap. Even though Grace is 12 days older than Dane, they are pretty much the same length, but, I think he might be a little chunkier! :) And yes, Dane did have to have a wardrobe change after a major diaper malfunction. Too bad I didn't get any pictures of Kenna and Dane together in their coordinating outfits before the swap.

So where do you put two little ones who need a nap but need to stay out of the way of the three active toddlers running around....under the piano, of course!

Kenna loves playing with her uncles and was happy for a ride with Uncle Solomon. Grandma had a lot of help blowing out her candles.

Even though it was 105 degrees outside (in the shade), everyone still had fun enjoying the great outdoors. All of the kids (big and little) took turns on the four wheeler, etc. I love Jackson's feet in this picture (yes, they are propped up and crossed at the ankles). He is totally relaxed and just along for the ride.

Kenna was getting onto her Uncle Nate for making her have a wreck. It was pretty funny.

The babies still spent most of their time indoors. They weren't quite ready for the heat just yet.

Overall, it was a very fun, surprise birthday evening. Happy Birthday Grandma!!