Happy Birthday Gran!

My little family spent this past weekend in Arlington with all of my Mom's family for my Grandmother's birthday.  A trip to the Dallas area has become a yearly tradition for Gran's birthday but we decided to tweak it just a bit and ALL get hotel rooms in Arlington.  (Usually, there is a large group that stays at my house).  It was a little warm outside all weekend long but I think we made the most of it!

We started the party off right with a delicious dinner at Pappasito's....Yummy!

Gran enjoying the spotlight while being serenaded

 Because we had such a large party, we chose to eat outside on the patio instead of waiting an hour and a half to be seated.  The kids were able to run around and play and the girls even made a train out of some extra chairs.  They made sure their brothers participated.  Sorry that Dane is pantless in this picture.  The poor kid's mommy put him in overalls and then Daddy decided it was too hot to be wearing overalls...but they were so cute!! :)

 Saturday was spent running around and shopping.  You can't take kids to a mall with a carousel and not let them ride.  They were sooooo excited!

 Saturday evening we ventured out into the 100+ degree weather to watch the Texas Rangers.  Kenna was most impressed with the "really really big flag" by centerfield.  I have to admit....it was a great flag to honor!

 Gran's Great-grandsons....all ready to root for the Rangers!

Anson (17 mos), Dane (14 mos), Keaton (10 mos)

 It took a little while for Miss K to understand that we were going back to a baseball game and not hockey (her daddy has her brainwashed) bu once she got there she was ready to go.  I think she especially liked all of the snacks that Mommy brought that she doesn't get to eat on a regular basis.  :)

 Love the grin on the face of my little princess.

 It didn't take Dane long to focus in on the game.  Maybe we have a future baseball player?

Grampy and Keaton, Poppy and Dane

I think this is a really funny picture of the girls.  They had both been wearing their Ranger's hats.  Hats, active girls, and 100* heat do not go well together when it comes to hairdos!

 My cousin, Zach, flew in from CA to help Gran celebrate.  It had been a while since I had seen him so it was good to give him a hug!

Cousin Leslye, her husband Joey, and Cousin Zach

 We were sad that the Rangers lost but we still had a fun time!

Any other spare time throughout the weekend was spent at the pool.  My kids (and my sister's kids) are little fishes!  They want to be in the pool A.L.L. the time!  The hotel had a really neat splash pad for the little ones.

 And the girls took turns showing us how far they could jump.  Here they were trying to give Charlie a high five as they went into the water.

 And what better way to end the weekend than with a ride around the lobby on the luggage cart.  Poppy was such a great driver!

So glad that almost everyone was able to come....we had a blast!  Happy Birthday Gran!