Grandma Alice's 99th Birthday Party

One of the reason's I came up to visit with the boys was because my maternal grandmother celebrated her 99th birthday on July 3rd. We had originally planned to travel next year for her 100th but I decided I didn't want to wait another year, as it had been almost two years since we had been back already. It was a nice excuse to get together with the family and meet all my cousin's new (to us) babies!!

Jack loved having older cousins to play with.

And, of course, Wyatt just wanted to follow along where ever Jack went.

Ethan was more content to sit with Nana and play.

My cousin, cousin-in-law and their kids.

Wyatt wants to know, what's going on up there?

Here comes the birthday girl!

We were set up in the little park that is part of her nursing home and it was such a lovely day for an outdoor party.

We got her all set up by her cake...

And got her ready to visit with the family.

The great-grandchildren.

Up close with the babies.

Grandma Alice just giggled when she touched the newborn - she loves the babies!!

The remaining children (minus Kathryn who was back East with Kristin and her new babies).

Saying hi to Wyatt and Ethan. Ethan really enjoyed his time with Grandma Alice and kept giving her loves.

The grandchildren.

Did someone say cake? Ethan wouldn't eat any lunch but you could sure bet that he dove right into the cake when he saw it. In fact, he dug into mine, as well.

Granddad trying to stay cool in the shade.

Wyatt found a cool tunnel in the garden and couldn't stay away.

At one point it was like playing follow the leader with all the little ones following behind the big ones.

Kolston and Ethan playing together.

I love seeing my boys playing together!!

It was such a great day and we enjoyed seeing all our family and catching up with everyone. It's hard being away from family but it's so nice to visit. And I love that my boys feel right at home with their family too!

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