To Grandmother's House We Go

Yesterday was such a special day...

We went to my Grandmother's house for three celebrations: Christmas, New Year's, and my baby brother's 40th birthday!

It was a breeze getting there...No traffic! That means they were only 45 minutes away as opposed to the usual hour and a half!

I had to take a picture of Cub passed out in the back because it is such a rare sight!

This photo makes me laugh every time I look at it...That bobble head is too funny.

This pizza set was one of her favorite gifts from Aunt Kathy and Uncle David. The velcro on the back of the toppings makes it easy to customize each slice!

Yay for wooden toys!!!
Here is one of the gifts I received from daddy's family that didn't get stolen...It was given to me over the weekend. I must say, I am enjoying it thoroughly! I'm also getting spoiled by this creamy-tasting coffee each morning...but that's the beauty of a holiday gift. Thanks, Aunt Ellen and Uncle Joe for such a generous present.

We had cake right before we left. My brother was born on New Year's Eve, but he wanted to save the cake so we could all be there to enjoy it. What a guy! He and Cub blew out the candles together. Afterwards, he broke out some old childhood photos...We've come a long way together, my brother and I. My grandmother told us when he was born, I acted just like I was his mommy. I was two at the time, but I thought he was mine...

Happy Birthday, my sweet brother! May God Bless your fortieth year with health, happiness, and dreams fulfilled.

Doesn't matter that your 40 and 6'4"...

You will always be my little guy.