November Birthdays

It was my mom's birthday on Nov 4 & it is Tara's birthday tomorrow, so we celebrated them together at the Dearden's a couple of weeks ago. Luckily Tara was home for the weekend and she could join us for her birthday celebration. Grandma Dearden always cooks whatever the birthday person wants, even if it is Prime Rib, or some other dish that she isn't used to making. It's usually my oldest boy (and I don't mean Cole that asks for something out of the norm). She is great about catering to the birthday kid or adult. We did take over the dinner this time so she didn't have to make her own birthday dinner, but she still made a couple of side dishes. I don't think she can help herself.
Jami & Annie set up the chairs for the birthday girls so we could all watch them open their presents.Jami presenting her sister Tara. Grandma makes a bear for all of the grandkids on their birthday. Duane, Allison and Avery watching the gift opening. I guess Avery is watching a little movie on a toy from the 70's, that she found in Grandma's basement. Lance, Lori & Kelsey. Look at those rosy cheeks, Kelsey must have been running around with the kids just before this picture.

Thanks Grandma & Grandpa Dearden for having the fun birthday get togethers! It's always something we look forward to even if it isn't our birthday. We love you lots!