Monday, September 1, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SISTER, JEANENE-----PARTY ON




Veronica, Mindy, and Jeanene


Veronica, Devin, and Jeanene



Happy birthday to my sister, Jeanene. Jeanene is the sister that I had all my young adventures with. We rode bikes, played Barbies, loved Monopoly, and making huts. I am so glad to have those memories. Today, we love to eat at Olive Garden, play May I, talk on the phone, share recipes, and spend time together. Jeanene is funny and fun loving. I love you, Jeanene! Happy Birthday to a very special sister and friend! Hope you have a happy day!

We celebrated Rod's belated birthday and Jeanene's soon to be birthday at Lorin and Emily's home. Lorin and Emily are now the party place because of their amazing back yard that is perfect for kick ball (unfortunately, rain and wind kept us inside and there was no kick ball game) and Lorin also smokes the MOST AMAZING pork loin. He uses a special rub and smokes it for at least three hours. It is delicious. We always have lots of fun when we get together and Gwen's friend was visiting and declared us all CRAZY! We love to laugh and tease and EAT!

Jocelyn, Taylor and Kenzie (all born within 8 months of each other)

Dylan always entertains us with his goofiness and creativity. I don't think I would have put this all together so well.

Our little princesses, El and Ashlyn.

Uncle Devin giving Gwen a squeeze

Brady and Rod were adamant that their pictures would not be taken for the blog
(Laurel still isn't showing much at all--cute little pregnant girl)

Mom and I had to get in the picture

These crazy girls all jumped on the trampoline in the rain. Eleanore even put on her swimsuit to jump. IT WAS FREEZING COLD! Oh to be young

4 comments:

Mindy M. said...

That was such a fun day!! You take the best pictures EVER!! Lorin and Emily are the best host and make the best meals. I think everyone left about 10 pounds heavier!! I know I did with all those 'rotten rolls' Emily makes!! I'm glad we were all able to get together for our September birthdays and celebrate. I love our family so much and it was wonderful having us all together!!!

Emily said...

When i see pictures like this, I wish I lived closer and attend all of the family fun!

Todd and Megan said...

looks like you guys had a blast! can't wait to be living closer...

Steph and Brady said...

I have never seen your sister with the dark hair before. That is so fun that you still do birthdays with your whole family. I hope my family always does that too.