Sunny Cally!!

We went to California last week to celebrate my niece's 1st birthday....Julianne! We had a blast getting to celebrate lots of birthdays, including my sister Tami, son Zachary, brother Shaun, and Julianne! We arrived on Wednesday, spent time with family and kicked back and relaxed. It did not take long for the parties to begin! We celebrated Shaun's at Carole and Darrel Howard's house (Shaun's in laws) with carne asada and Champagne cake....can you say YUMMY :)

Friday, we had a combined party at my sister Tami's house and again had Champagne cake. This is something that we had every year for birthdays (with the exception of mine, because I liked ice cream cake / chocolate / mint n chip).

Saturday, we went to Julianne's BIG #1 birthday party and Jason and Tonya's house (Shaun's in laws). They have a fabulous backyard and the kids loved it!!

Julianne was not too happy with the cake process at first! I think that this is the first time I have seen her cry in her lifetime.....(it's a running joke in our family that THEY got the PERFECT baby....and WE....well nevermind)

Julianne starting to think twice about being upset.....this cake is worth calming down over!

Super happy now.....I missed the shot where she had the WHOLE cake demolished!!

Uncle Shaun and Luke dancing....

Zach & Makayla taking a time out from playing to pose....

Isn't he soooo cute!!

Uncle Bill and Luke.....

Aunt Barb and Luke....she is sooo fun and let's me touch everything!

Luke almost comatose during his bucket swing ride......

Aunt Jenn and Luke getting ready to party it up....

What a great trip!! We were glad to get home, but sure do wish we all lived nearby.....maybe someday!!