Happy Birthday Elysse!

It's so fun to celebrate our kids birthdays.  Now that they are adults with kids, it takes on a little different way of celebration but we are together and that's what we enjoy the most.  It's always nice to take a break from the beginning of the busy holiday season to celebrate Elysse's birthday and serve my traditional birthday dinner.  One day I know the kids are going to say enough is enough but for now they are sweet and go with the flow.  So the "traditional" dinner consist of steak, salmon and shrimp (sometimes), mashed potatoes, salad hopefully and a green veggie.  With grand kids the meal is expanding to macaroni and cheese and a fruit.  Our kids are very health conscious and want our grand kids to have all the food groups with each meal.  It has certainly helped GP & GM eat better and we love it.  I was so excited for Anna to arrive as she had not seen the Christmas tree up and decorated.

 This is the most interested she got during the holiday season.  The tree just could not compete with her toys.

 Anna doesn't get a lot of cookies, candy or sweets.  Can you see the anticipation on her face?

 Grandpa shared his cup cake or icing anyway.

 I didn't get a really good picture after she enjoyed the cup cake but she had chocolate all over her face!

 Happy Birthday Elysse.  You are an amazing mom, wife, daughter-in-law and we love you dearly!