The Birthday Crew

Last weekend we were back on the party circuit, but not for kiddos this time. First, we helped my dad surprise one of his best buddies at his 60th birtthday party.

Dad and Alex have been friends since at least high school (probably before that) and Alex just finished his last round of chemo a week ago.

Since it was also his 60th birthday, his family decided to throw him a
"The Big 6 -0 and No More Chemo!" party.  Everyone is really thankful that he's doing so well now.

Jared was in hog heaven hanging out with these two.  My dad and Alex used to raise quite a ruckus back in their younger days and we have grown up hearing all of their crazy stories! 

Things are a little tamer now.  The wild parties are long gone and have now been replaced with kids and grandkids.  In fact, Alex's daughter is about to have her second baby girl any day now.  And, if this isn't crazy, she lives down the street from me! 

We had such a fun time with their family--Alex's sister and brother-in-law make and fire their own pizzas and they were so good.  We told them just to let us know when their pizza business opens up in Farmerville, Tx.  We will be there!

The smiles on the grandkids' faces say it all.  It was a really great night of celebration:)

The next night, we headed over to wish Meme happy birthday, too.

After chowing down on Babe's (yum!) it was time to bring out the ice cream cake. 
 Do you think they were excited?!

Two candles is tough, but no worries, these three munchkins helped out their great grandma. 
Those candles were no match for them.

Although we did give Meme a gift, I think she probably liked these homemade cards the best.  All three kids worked hard on theirs.  Lila asked for days afterwards why the the cards were still at Meme's.  Guess she thought that the "Lila loves Meme" card should have come home with her!