Woo Hoo it's time to Celebrate

I like celebrating my birthdays with my friends.  The Fun has Begun!

Lunch For My Birthday

Carla scheduled a lunch with our fun friends for my birthday.  I chose to go to Red Robin because I really like their BBQ Chicken Wraps.  The girls came prepared with headbands and cake and Kathy came later with Ribbons.  Red Robin had balloons so it was a Party!  We had a blast!

 

We got funny looks from a few people around us and I'm not sure why? haha  It might be because 50+ year olds are wearing headbands and smiling with blue frosting stuck to their teeth.  Or, maybe it's because cake was pushed in my face and I had frosting around my mouth.  Or, maybe it's because we act silly and do all of the above.  No matter the reason we have fun and fun is good.  I really think being silly makes getting older worth it.  I like being with friends that are okay with being silly...I certainly can't act this way around everyone but I sure have a good time when I can.

We always take time for photo opportunities and these moments make for some fun memories.  I love making memories with my friends and I'm really blessed to have so many wonderful friends.

Game Day

I was so happy to see Robin join us today for game day.  It's been awhile since I have seen this silly girl and I was missing her.  We missed Lorrilee and Julie today but heck it's summer right?

Debbie taught us another new game.  It had something to do with the number 7.  Everyone got 5 cards and then there was a discard pile. The idea was to get rid of your cards until you only had 7 points in your hand.  If you had doubles you could throw away 2 cards at the same time, that went for runs and groups too.  You had to decide which card you were going to discard before you drew from the pile or the deck and you had to draw every play unless you called the game by having 7 or less points in your hand.  If you called the game and someone had less points than you then that person got 0 points and you would get 30..otherwise you got 0 points and everyone else got the face value of their cards. (Tens, Jacks, Queens and Kings were worth 10 and Ace was 1)

It was really fun and Debbie was the Lucky Duck for the day!  We played Canadian Salad too and Debbie also won that.  I really enjoy our game days and the time goes by so fast.  I think it's a good thing we started.

Sleep Over With Jordy

Jordyn got to sleep over for her birthday!  She was excited and didn't mind having her family go home without her.  She played for awhile and then we turned a movie on for her.  She helped me play cards with the family and then it was time to finish the movie and go to bed.  Jordy went to sleep really easy and woke up with a smile.  She's such a sweetie and it was really fun having her over.  I really enjoy the one on one with the grands.  I'm not sure how life could be better!

Jordyn's Birthday Party

Julie loves to party!  She goes all out for her kids birthdays and other special occasions and they are fun! This year Jordyn's birthday was a Western Birthday.  Jordyn had cute chaps and boots, and Kamryn had new boots too.  The twins were dressed in their Wyoming shirts that had horses on them.  There were a lot of fun activities for the kids and everyone had a great time.  They served hot dogs and watermelon for dinner.

 Jail that was fun for pictures.

The yard toys were a hit.  The kids all made ponies out of Styrofoam noodles.  Macie had a good time riding her Styrofoam pony around  

 They had pony rides and wagon rides behind a four wheeler.  It was so much fun for everyone.

I'm glad I got to sit and hold my grands and just watch.  I like watching.  I loved doing fun things for my kids and I love seeing my kids do fun things for their kids.  Kevin made the cake again this year but I didn't get a picture of it or really see it for that matter.  I have some pretty great kids.

Lunch with the Hooper Honey's

Today my cute friends and I met at the Blue Lemon for my birthday lunch.  We were going to go next Friday but Kari couldn't make it because her daughter is getting married and they had a bridal shower that day and so we planned it for today.  Kari still wasn't able to make it because of wedding things.  Crystal couldn't come either because she is out of town but those of us that show up had a great time! I always have a great time with these cute friends.  Tammy brought the funny props, Kellie gave me my cute hat and I brought chocolate and clackers for everyone.  Tammy is the clacker queen...she could even do two at the same time.  I made them work once when I wasn't thinking about it.  We were sitting by the door and as one couple was leaving the guy asked if it was my birthday.  He knew it had to be my birthday or that I was a princess by my party hat.  He asked me how old I was and then said "Oh, you look much older!" haha  We laughed as his wife exited.  He told us that a 92 year old man had told his father that once and so now he says it to others.  I wasn't offended and thought it was funny. A few people were celebrating their birthdays today at the Blue Lemon and I think their birthdays are really today.  One cute older lady by us was celebrating hers.  Her daughter was trying to take a selfie and I asked them if they would like us to take their picture for them.  I even let her wear my cute party hat and gave her a candy bar and her own set of clackers.  It was a lot of fun!

Jordyn's Birthday Gift

Yesterday I went bowling and then Carla took me to Sams to get some chocolate for the month. ☺  I saw some really cute dolls and decided to get one for Jordyn.  There were four to choose from and I couldn't decide.  I took and picture and sent it to Kimi and she liked a totally different one than me.  They were all really cute really so it wouldn't matter which one we chose.  I thought it might be fun for Jordyn to go with me to pick which one she liked best.  When I showed her the picture of all of the dolls she liked the one I did but when we went she chose the cute blond doll with the kitty.  She loved it and we had a worker help us get it out of the box before leaving the store.  When I took Jordyn home she went right in and got the doll some diapers and a bottle.  I think her other grandma gave her those things for her birthday.  It was fun taking her shopping and I think we will have a sleepover in a few days.