Uncle Nana's Birthday Parties (Plural)

Happy Birthday Uncle Nana (also known as Nathan)! Nathan turned the big 3-0 on last Saturday. He tried to throw himself a birthday party, but very few people showed up. The weather was yucky AND he was having another party (one he didn't know about) the next weekend. Kelsi was a better woman than me! I totally would have caved and told him about the party. She kept quiet, and it all turned out great! Last Sunday, the family got together at my mom's house to have a delicious dinner and cake. Braden only wanted to go if he could "help" Uncle Nana blow out the candles and open the presents. Luckily, Uncle Nana is totally ok with sharing those responsibilities. I have some pics of the festivities there.

Kendall saying "Hi"

This is what you get when you don't smile for me!

Mimi and Kendall playing before bedtime

Papa, Braden, and Daddy playing Wii golf (Tiger Woods)

A very good picture of the future Bride and Groom

Braden, Uncle Nana, Amelia, and Addy with the traditional giant candle.

A beautiful smile from Amelia

This past Saturday was the big surprise party. Nathan was clueless (so he claims). Kelsi was having a girls' night and Nathan was out with a friend. Kelsi texted him and said he needed to come pick her up. When he walked in, he saw my mom with a camera and that's when he realized it was for him. Yay! A good time was had by all! Here are some pictures of all the festivities!

Nathan walking into the party (he's in the yellow shirt)

Kate, baby Machete, Russell and Micah

A rare picture of Dustin and me

Mom and Pam...the lone dancers

Dancing to "Baby Got Back." Russ is on FIRE!

Awww. Nicholas, me, and Nathan. Why am I so short???

Preggers and Me.

Micah and Dustin enjoying the party food (and drinks)