and "Mr. I'm not as old as you" turns 31!

So for ryan's birthday we decided to do an old fashion cookout... well not really. We grilled out at Mom and Dads and then camped in the backyard. It was great time. I loved this day because 1) we shared it with family and friends and 2) i would never have to hear ryan say "i'm 30 but you are 31!" now i am sure next i will hear "i am 31 but you are 32!!" but for now I am safe :)

ryan in the pool blowing out candles on what we affectionately referred to as the "misfits" aka the petit fours that fell over in my car and became a mush of cake.

Chaz helping Daddy open his presents. I may have made a mistake this year. I purchased my husband expensive sunglasses....not that he doesn't deserve them but he really doesn't have to best track record with sunglasses.. add in a 2 year old and it is a recipe for disaster! We shall see..

This is nathan and sidney--see any resemblance??

eli is one of the best friends a person could ask for. For years Ryan has admired a painting eli did way back when so for ryan's birthday eli decided to set up shop and replicate the original. It was spectacular to watch him work. Ryan says his version is better than the original :) and can't wait to put it in our new house...

Chaz decided to sit in Uncle Mike and Aunt Destiny's cooler. Not sure why but he thought it was a really good time..

Meme loves kids and kids love meme. This is her with Sid in the swing. Notice Kyle watching very closely to make sure everyone is safe.

This was a new one..
Chaz decided he wanted to swing on the big swing.. He has a baby swing at mom and dad's but is no longer a fan of it. I guess we are getting to be a big boy. baby sidney with her beautiful blue eyes. Oh how i love her!!

Another eli original. Eli bought this blow up scooby years ago for ryan's birthday. we bring it out for every family birthday. Chaz loves to hug on it.

Chaz in his tree house.. He loves Gma and Gpa's house..