Celebration in Illinois

This past weekend Braiden and I headed to Illinois for an 80th surprise birthday party! We spent the weekend with the Powell family. They're wonderful friends from my childhood and have always been my second family :-) We had a fabulous time with everyone.

Amanda, Grandma, and Karlen

Aunt Karlen and Braiden swimming

Aunt Faith and Braiden heading for the swing set

Chubby piggy's :0)

Playing on Grandma Miki's playground

Swinging

Braiden and Sofia

Sofia, Braiden, and Luisa swinging

Taking a walk

My sweet boy

Braiden and his buddy, Cody

Sofia, Braiden, and Luisa...Not easy getting all 3 to look at the camera at the same time!

We've been friends since 3rd grade!

Grandma Miki, Faith, Briaden, Amanda, Sofia, Luisa, Karlen, Me, and Grandma

The whole gang

Braiden got roped in to playing dress-up with the girls :0)

The groom and bride

While in Illinois, Braiden was able to spend a little bit of time with Auntie, Grammy, and Grandpa! Thanks for coming to visit us.

HAPPY 80th BIRTHDAY Grandma!!!! We are so glad we were able to be there to celebrate!