Celebrating 85

My FIL turned 85 in August and that's something to celebrate so we all gathered together. We're spread across 4 states, and not everyone could make it, but this is us - minus 4. I love this tribe!

They had a full house - 14 overnight Friday and Saturday night. Everyone brought food. We grilled burgers and I took Asian Salad, Queso  and chips- plus 40 Buckaroo Bundles. There is never a shortage of good food when we gather, but we all leave room for Grandpa's German Chocolate Birthday Cake

My niece has 2 sweet littles and our sweet E had their undivided attention. 

L was glued to her side every minute:

It was so sweet to watch the way they interacted

And E let L happily lug her around like a sack of potatoes all weekend

Bubbles were a big hit

Lots of stories were passed around as we all lounged on their beautiful  deck

 My BIL's wife took this great shot of Granny and Grandpa with their great grandkids:

Love this behind the scenes shot of my niece (she's a teacher) entertaining the youngest apples on our family tree as the above shot was being organized

We also organized a shot of the three kids with parents both 5years ago and now.

Next time I should probably let mama and daddy hold that sweet little nugget, but it's pretty hard to hand her over. 

                                      

When she was younger she would scrunch her little face up like this and I love that our girl captured this moment

So blessed

And grateful

For moments like this

And for the opportunity to honor this incredibly special man: Happy Birthday Grandpa!