Memorial Day--Susan's birthday party

We decided to celebrate my birthday on Memorial Day night.  We chose Monday since my birthday was on Eric's graduation day and I didn't want him to have to share the day.  Of course when we were planning it, we didn't expect that my mom would pass away and her funeral would be a couple of days later.  So, my birthday became quite a family dinner!  It was so much fun!   Bob, Lydia, Becca, and Robin arrived on Sunday night and stayed with us until Friday.  It was a lot of fun having them here.  Hannah loved having other girls around the house.  Ellie enjoyed all the attention.

Bob and Mike playing catch with some of the boys.

My fabulous birthday cake with it's fabulous creator!

So cute!  Paul and Ellie.  Life doesn't get any sweeter than having a grandbaby living in the same town!

Joel and Erin's dog, Kaya.  She looks a little overwhelmed by all the commotion!

Uncle Dale and Sophie--Nancy and Dale arrived in town on Monday afternoon.

Ryan and Ali 

Tyler looks like a midget next to Ryan who looks about 8 feet tall!  It's amazing how much fun the kids still have on the tramp.

Lydia, Nancy, and Mike

Dale and Bob

It was so much fun having so many here for my birthday.  I know they were here for Mom's funeral, but I felt like she would have been happy to have them here to celebrate my special day too!

Some backyard football fun--Joel and Paul

Tyler flipping out!

Happy Birthday!

Tyler, Ryan and the birthday girl.

Paul, Joni, and Ellie--We absolutely love having them live in Longmont!

Our little mother-to-be, Ali, with Sophie.

Singing out by the campfire.

Cute girls relaxing by the fire. Having a fire is one of my favorite things so it was a great way to end my birthday!