Happy Birthday, Gma Karen!

She made it!  It seemed for so long that 57 was an illusive number to her, but, it finally arrived!  (Due to a stipulation by the military, if Mom were to remarry before 57, she would lose a monthly stipend from them that was significant enough, that she was determined to wait!)  So, the big day arrived and we celebrated out at Auntie Erin's and Uncle Kyle's place!  My sister worked very hard putting together a very nice evening and party and we all had such a fun time!

After dinner, we went for a walk on a path by a BEAUTIFUL lake just outside of their apartment complex!  It was a gorgeous evening and I took the opportunity to do an impromptu photo shoot of Grandma and her grandchildren!

 First up, just the little girls....getting them to sit still and look at the camera was a challenge!

 Soon, they became interested in the beautiful daisies that grew wildly along the trail.

 It's all just too sweet!!!

 Here's another color/black and white shot...I love them both so here they are.  Little Kari is just so darling.

 And then the big kids came around the bend on their bikes and joined us for a few shots!  (And I thought it was tough to get two kids to pose!)

 Happy Birthday, Grandma Karen!  YOU MADE IT!!!  HURRAY!!!