Celebrating 80 years!

In August, we had the privelage to get together with our extended family to celebrate Granny's 80th birthday! It was a surprise to her because her birthday isn't actually until next January but we celebrated early so that we could also celebrate her older brother's 80th as well. Great Uncle Ambrose had just turned 80 for real earlier this year. St. Germain's hosted the event in their beautiful, spacious backyard and opened up their home, their pool and their hospitality for us all to share a great day together. Thank you guys! You're terrific!

This lady is f-a-b-u-l-o-u-s! Meet Dolores....my Granny. Dear and near to my heart, she is one of the most special, lovely people I know. You would know it too; all you have to do is meet her once to figure that out. She is a wife, a mother of 6, a grandmother, a great grandmother, a sister, a friend and amongst many other fabulous traits, she is also a survivor. She beat breast cancer a few years ago and is simply an inspiration. I love you very much Granny! And I know everyone else does too:) we sure are blessed to have you in our lives and celebrate your special birthday with you.

Meet Uncle Ambrose.....this man; small in stature, but huge in personality and heart also celebrated his birthday. It was truly a very special event to do this together and for him to enjoy the day with his friends, family and loved ones because only a few days later Uncle Ambrose had a sudden heart attack and passed away. He will be truly missed by many.

This is my Poppa! Yes.....we are a little nuts; but in a good kind of way! He is also a very special man who over his lifetime has worked hard for a living, grown to appreciate his family more than ever and has been a wonderful husband and caretaker worrying about and taking care of Granny endlessly when she was sick. The glasses just make for a good laugh:) Love you Poppa!

Mom and Granny...I hope that I am loaded with these genes! pretty wrinkle free!! Beautiful ladies.

It's not just me.....Darcie is a camera lover too!

Great Uncle Barry and Dustin.....uh....does anyone else see how much they look alike here???

Auntie Marcia (mom's twin) was one of the hosts for the "name that tune!" game. She may have been 'bust'in a move' here.....

Pretty Auntie Deb.

Uncle Bill was the other host of the game......in the glasses. :)

She cracks me up! so cute!

the kids wallopped the piniata around. Cameron has her very serious hitting face one here.

The kids spent alot of time in the pool playing around. I loved my fast camera for this!

All in all it was a great day hanging out with everyone.....not long enough, but super nice. Pretty blessed we all are!