Grandma's b-day!

We finally got around to having our cookout for mom's 71st birthday tonight - here's a few shots of the action - you almost feel like you were there, eh?

Oops! I took this picture through the screen door!

Mal and Apollo watching Thomas the Train!

Apollo eating a bag of Funyons before the party gets started!

Jim and Maria sharing a soda and a hug!

Patrick and Mallory...well, being Patrick and Mallory!

Grandma Nola and Maria (notice the cake isn't even cut yet but Grandma has chocolate on her shirt?????? How could that have happened?

Happy Birthday to You!

Tanner and Patrick decided to paint faces of the little ones at this party.

Only trouble is, they used some "paint by number" paint they found - will that come off easily??

Well, Apollo rubbed his all over his mom's face, so I guess it will!

All in all, we had a great time - good food and good fun. My siblings and I (both younger and male) embarked upon a challenge starting tomorrow and ending approximately 21 weeks from now, with our mom putting up the prize. Stay tuned to see how this venture goes. We had to set some ground rules, however, because one of us has been traditionally - well, how shall I say this tactfully - one of my brothers is not always honest, so we had to set some rules to keep him in check! Good luck boys, and may the best woman win!