Happy Birthday, Grandma!

We headed up to Virginia for a weekend trip and birthday party for Bruce's mom last weekend. Sam loves a road trip! He did, however, start asking if we were there yet, not 15 minutes out of town. Do they teach that in school?


Oh, did I mention it was a pool party?


And that Sam's favorite cousin, Daniel (in the float), was there? Sam is still riding that high.


The cousins gather, as Daniel holds forth.


There was cake. Of course.


Everyone celebrated the birthday girl (and boy -- Sam's youngest cousin, James, just turned one!).


And then everyone tried to organize for a family photo.


Daniel and his family gave Sam his birthday present early! He was thrilled. Buzz Lightyear and Woody. He quit the pool right then and there and demanded to go into the house to play with his new toys.


But not before he got to take a ride in his Uncle's "Gator." Best. Day. Ever.