Nifty Fifty!

June 17, my mother-in-law turns 50! A big birthday requires a celebration, so that is what we did on June 6th. Janell and Jake were back to visit from CO, so we planned a surprise party out by the pond. Jake's parent's were also here, so after church we all had lunch and were visiting and then many Sunday afternoons, we take naps--so we were planning on Terri taking a nap so we could get busy--easier said than done as she had to visit for awhile first, but finally when most of us said we were taking "naps" or "going fishing" she went and laid down and the rest of us got busy getting the party ready! The pond was a looking pretty festive by party time--since many of us know Terri's love of vacations, we did an Island theme! When Craig drove her out, she was surprised and enjoyed the party--as did we all! Thanks everyone for coming and helping--we had a wonderful time--85 degree weather in June--not too bad!

The cows were all lined up waiting for the party to start!

Kristi and Caden having a conversation about cows or the pond!

The guests waiting for the party to start.

Two pretty girls!

The guest of honor arriving in an Old Car to celebrate her Old Birthday!

We did the hula dance to welcome her here, but Terri had no idea what we were doing, so we most have not done a very good job!

Curt helping the Old Lady walk!

Janell helping her mom into Hawaii attire and an Island drink!

A wheelchair and an old mailbox plus many other fun presents--some over the hill gifts, some island gifts--all were lots of fun!

Watching all the action!

Terri trying on all her new birthday gifts--I hope someone puts this on facebook for her!

Caden watching Grandma try on her new home-made grass skirt!

Looking cute with lots of plastic leis!

Conner and Caden having a conversation about ladder ball!

Caden enjoyed playing and even hooked the ball a couple time!

Yummy--hotdog and cheese!

Caden waiting patiently for his turn at the outhouse!

Patti and Terri--two great friends!

Buffy even got all decked out!

Caden and Conner getting fishing lessons.

The lessons must have worked--here is Caden's fish with Uncle Jake...

And then Conner caught one too--way to go boys--they were pretty excited!

Greyson and Brynn--we thought the back of the truck would be a great playpen for them--it worked, for awhile!

The Parry Family--and Buffy-Happy Birthday Mom and Grandma!
Terri is treating all of the adults to a trip to Cancun in August--more beach time--we can't wait!

And just so you know--David turned 21 this month as well--so he wore a great shirt and took such a great picture that I thought I had better share--maybe this one will be on facebook as well. Keep Smiling Dave!