Monday, July 09, 2012

Grandma Landon’s 80th Birthday Party {July 7}

I was excited when I heard that everyone would be celebrating my Grandma’s 80th birthday while we were already in Utah.  It worked out perfectly to drive up to Idaho Falls Saturday afternoon and be there for the celebration!  There were a lot of people who came to wish her happy birthday, and it was fun for me to visit with my cousins, aunts, uncles, and of course my grandma!
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Some of my aunts and cousins visiting behind the table, and Adele and Travis relaxing together for a minute (this was actually the only time I saw Adele sit down!  She was busy replenishing the refreshment table most of the night.)
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Me and my fun cousin Rachel – we always had great times together growing up.  Wish we lived closer!
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A picture of my family with my beautiful Grandma
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My mom’s brothers and sisters – my mom couldn’t make it since she was in France.
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My Grandma with my aunts and uncles (without John since he went home sick, and my parents gone in France)
After the party, we went back to my Grandma’s house for dinner, and several of my aunts, uncles, and cousins came by to visit.  Landon and Davis played in the backyard with Adele’s and Jill’s kids (my cousins and my cousin’s kids).  They jumped on the trampoline, played tag, and played kickball while we sat inside and chatted.  It brought back memories of many evenings out on my grandparent’s back lawn playing games just like that while my aunts and uncles laughed and visited inside.  I was so glad we were able to make it and see so many people.  I just love my Grandma Landon!  She is pretty much the epitome of all that comes to mind when you think of the word “grandma.” 

4 comments:

Camille said...

Aww I'm sad I couldn't come! It looks like lots of fun with so many people there. Good times @ grandmas.

Cindy said...

Although it made me very sad to miss this special time with my family especially when I see the photos, I am glad you shared them and was able to be there. I am very blessed to have a wonderful mother and grandmother for my children and great grandmother for my grandchildren.

Dave and Liz Morris said...

I cannot think of Grandma's back yard and not think about the most EPIC game of kick the can that I have ever played with all the cousins. We had it great going to Grandma and Grandpa's every year for the summer. Lucky you were able to be there.

stacey said...

that was great that you were able to make it with the timing of your trip!