Happy Birthday To My Hubby

Today was my hubby's birthday. 

We brought in this new year for him at our son's house.

Our son and sweet daughter-in-love were taking their Youth Group 

to a nearby Christian Festival for an overnight trip, 

so we volunteered to watch the two boys...

Ethan and Rufus...one human, one canine...both Buds!

 Papa and Ethan in daddy's music room

Good Morning Papa. Happy Birthday!!!

We had a great time with them. Ethan slept great all through the night.  

Rufus woke up first, ha ha, he's always real hungry in the morning. 

After we had coffee, and Ethan (and Rufus) had their breakfast

we loaded up and headed back to our house. 

We made a stop at the grocery store first to buy stuff for dinner 

and I bought a cake without Manny knowing because he was entertaining Ethan.

The kids all came over around 5 pm. 

Ethan's mommy and daddy were VERY happy to see him!!!!!!!!!!

My hubby's brother came, too.

Manny grilled some wonderful chicken

and I made baked beans and cheesy potatoes (thanks Danna for your recipe).

We also had salad and bread...a well-balanced meal and it was delicious!!!

Ethan taking a nap before the party started.

He likes knowing I'm right there. I love the rest time!

The grandchildren playing and watching Toy Story 2

Dinner Time

My older son hates having his picture taken...

consequently he is always making some kind of silly face (on purpose)

Sarah and her mommy playing with letters

 After dinner, some fun time outside and the gift opening, 

we had cake...with ice cream, whipped cream and candy sprinkles per Hannah's request. 

It was then that I realized I had bought cake with Whipped Cream frosting 

instead of Buttercream.

My sister (in Heaven now) would have been REAL happy!

She loved whipped cream frosting...

but not me, lol. 

My husband didn't seem to mind it though, and after all, it was his birthday.

God and Family...that's what it's really all about. 

NOTHING is more important...NOTHING.

I love you honey. Happy Birthday!!!