Happy Birthday to the Husband!

This has been a busy weekend (and there's still one more day!), but I did want to post a few pictures from today.

First, today was The Husband's birthday!  He and I went out for lunch to celebrate a few days ago because we knew today we would be celebrating my great-aunt's 96th birthday, as well.  My parents came in for the weekend, and the four-and-a-half of us drove up to bluebonnet country for the party.  We had a great time visiting with family and friends (there were TONS of people there--many of whom I'm related to but also lots that I hadn't ever met before), and the weather couldn't have been more perfect.

Here are a few shots from the day!

The view from their "backyard"
Yeah, I know.
We want to live there, too! Hah!

Standing in the field

My cousin Kirby and me

 My cousin Chris and me :)

My cousin Paige and me with our Bluebell samples!

Part of my dad's side of the family--please excuse the many squinty eyes! It was a gorgeous and BRIGHT day :)


Happy birthday, Honey!

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  1. MomMarch 31, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Should have had my sunglasses on - it was VERY bright, but that field is amazing! :)

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  2. AnonymousApril 18, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    Was great to see y'all that weekend. That belly pic is too funny. I gotta lose some weight!! Let us know how everything I'd going with y'all! Looking forward to seeing yalls little one!! Good bless and take care!

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    1. JoyApril 18, 2013 at 2:56 PM

      Chris, it was great seeing you, too! Hopefully, I'll get to see you again in a few weeks at the shower your sister and mom are hosting at your parents' place :)

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