Grandma's 80th

My grandmother turned 80 this past September; however, my aunt and uncle recently moved to Hawaii, and their first grandchild was due to be born in November, so the celebration was pushed back to the first week in November so they could fly to California once and be present for both wonderful events.

I was fortunate enough to get to fly down Sunday morning, attend the celebration, and then drive home with my parents that evening. It was wonderful to see my grandparents and of course see family members from far and near.

I just want to comment that my grandmother is one of the most amazing women I know. She is strong and gracious and kind, and she recognizes the Lord's hand in her life in all things--one day I aspire to be even half as amazing as she is.

Doesn't my grandma look fantastic for 80? I should have gotten a picture of the top of the cake--it had a beautiful picture of my grandmother from high school. We only had one candle to avert a fire hazard. :)

My sister Summer drove up from Arizona with her husband Tyler (not pictured).

My Aunt Michelle flew in from Indiana (without her husband Gary). Can I just say she looks amazing? I have always thought of her as fit, but she lost some weight and fits in a size 2 again--whoa!

My dad and his siblings (L to R): Krista, Greg (my dad), Michelle, Doug (in whose home we held the party)

Some of my cousins with my grandparents (L to R): Ashley, Brooke, Taylor, Kimmy, Me

Same cousins with spouses who were present: