A Day of Birthdays

We celebrated birthdays all day today! My dad and my little bro-in law's birthday fall on the same day. We began the day with lunch for my dad at my Nanny's house. We fixed mashed potatoes Paula Deen style. We had roast, squash, okra, green beans, bread, and yummy birthday cake. We enjoyed spending time with family and watching our three little nephews running around being little boys. It was so fun. It was the most perfect weather to enjoy porch time too! I love celebrating my father's birthday. It's a constant reminder of his love for his family. He always has so much love to give to us. He is such a special man!
Luke's birthday was celebrated with an early dinner. We have been hanging on to his big "birthday surprise" all week and we finally got to hand him on over today.
He was absolutely shocked that his parents got him a Lab puppy!
We enjoyed BBQ and mac and cheese per the request of the birthday boy. We enjoyed time outside on the deck with family watching the boys shoot skeet (Spelling? I have no idea!)
It was a great day to be with family. We are so very fortunate to have family live so close and to be so close. They are all so special to us and hold an imporant place in our hearts!