Ryan Turns 30!

Ryan turned 30 on September 6, and Jim, being the prankster that he is, wanted to fly down to Houston to surprise him. I think we really got him this time. He was not expecting us to show up on his doorstep! He and Cindy were throwing a pool party for his birthday on Saturday, so we drove over with Casey and Anthony and waited for them to go into the house. I called Ryan on my phone to wish him happy birthday, and while I was on the phone with him, I rang the front doorbell. He had the most confused look on his face when he answered the door. After we had a big birthday hug, he asked where his dad was. Cindy pointed out to their back yard and said, "What's that in the pool?" Ryan immediately recognized his dad face down snorkeling in the pool. Well, there was nothing left to do but run out and do a giant cannonball dive right on top of him! The party was a huge success and lots of fun. 

My grand babies are changing so rapidly, it makes me a little sad. The highlight of the trip was getting to baby sit Reese and seeing Evan roll over for the first time!

Old "Dirty Thirty" Ryan on his birthday.

Ryan and Reese blowing out the candles.

Cici holding Evan.

Cici holding Evan and Papa J holding Reese.

Evan asleep on Papa J.

The "lights of my life," Reese (7 months) and Evan (2 months).

Dinner at Pappasito's.

Jim and the girls.

Anthony and Casey with Evan and Cindy and Ryan with Reese.

Evan on our shopping trip to the outlet mall.

Casey and Anthony with Evan.

Reese in her toy box.

Ryan, Cindy and Reese the last night I was there.

At Blue Fish Sushi with the babies.