……..This beautifully aged woman is 84 years young today. She’s my Grandma Marilyn. I love her. I don’t get to see her a lot but when I do….she leaves a happy place in my heart. 
She is my Dad’s mother. Some of his family got together tonight at Texas Roadhouse (yum!) to have dinner and celebrate Grandma’s birthday. It was a great time! I got to see a side of the family that I don’t often do. My uncle Cort was down from Juneau, Alaska. His kids…CJ & Liberty were there and my Aunt April. It was great. And of course my Dad & step-mom Raquel. Here are a few photos from the night. I have to apologize for the poor quality. The lighting was sooooo bad in there. Oh well. And be sure and peek at Grandma in her “84″ balloon hat. She still has her sense of humor. gotta love that! I love that woman! 
And then Saturday night the girls and I met some friends out at the Ostrich Festival. Yes…..we still live in Arizona. We haven’t moved to Mississippi yet. I DID say ostrich festival. LOL I guess we got there too late on Saturday night though cause the big bird festivities were done by the time we got there. 
It’s a freakin’ shame I tell you. ANyway….the girls had a blast hanging out with Payton. Cassidy was crushin’ big time if you can’t tell by this photo. I think they actually look like they could be siblings. CUTE! Then I got one of Bailee and Macey on a ride. I love how it turned out! Shane was on an overnight 4 wheeling fest with his brother and friends doing that male bonding thing. I didn’t get any scrapping done that night. By the time I got home my head was swole (is that a word?LOL) up like the Goodyear blimp. I put the girls in bed, took some allergy meds and hit the hay. All that ostrich dander, sidestream smoke and teenage swearing made my head ache. LOL But don’t get me wrong……we had a blast. 
March 13th, 2007
March 13th, 2007 at 1:15 am
lisa Says:
how come i can totally visualize you in that balloon hat at 84? cuz i will be the 74 year old puttin’ it on ya!! LOL
March 13th, 2007 at 8:18 am
Erica Says:
Your Grandma is a hottie for 84! Happy birthday
:)
March 13th, 2007 at 9:07 am
Teri Says:
Eazy-e here. LOL
I love family fun. I miss that living soooooo far away from my family. Cute pics too. Gotta love g-ma’s spirit in that hat!
LOL on the Ostrich Festival. Just wait, they’ll have some crazy festival in MS too. I know in southern AL there is the Peanut Festival. LOL
March 13th, 2007 at 9:49 am
Ashley Says:
How cute your grandma is! That picture of Bailee and Macey on the ride is fantastic! Great job!
March 13th, 2007 at 9:57 am
Nicole Says:
Your grandma looks pretty good for her age!!
March 13th, 2007 at 10:42 am
Becky Says:
Looks like fun, Shanna!! And yes, be prepared for some crazy festivals in the South! Here in New Orleans, there is some festival every weekend. We did attend Swamp Fest and it was a ball. There was all sorts of yummy southern food to eat, so I was happy! And of course, your g’ma is a DOLL!!
March 13th, 2007 at 11:17 am
Maddy Says:
Looks like fun! You’re always so crazy busy!
March 13th, 2007 at 11:32 am
Fletch Says:
**note to Shanna** need new secret words
Looks like a wonderful time!! NExt time come to Western Days in Mustang!!
March 13th, 2007 at 3:37 pm
Administrator Says:
Thanks ladies! It was really fun!
March 13th, 2007 at 5:33 pm
April Hall Says:
WOW! That sounds like you had a ton of fun! Texas Roadhouse is my fav!!
March 13th, 2007 at 7:23 pm
Hillary Says:
Holy Crap! You’re boobs look GINORMOUS in that picture!! you should wear that shirt more often. or are you waering a padded bra? hahaha! anyway…..cute pics. sounded like a hoppin good time.
March 13th, 2007 at 7:25 pm
Hillary Says:
I spelled “wearing” wrong the first time. I’m dyslexic. and anal retentive. I love Snoop Dogg.
March 13th, 2007 at 10:48 pm
kerry Says:
Happy birthday to her! I love the balloon hat!
Did the relatives from Alaska want to die with the weather the way it is down here right now? Ugh!
Alaska rocks!
It looks like it was a great birthday!
March 14th, 2007 at 2:04 pm
Wendy Says:
I havn’t read your blog in way too long!! They blocked outside stuff at work and it’s a bear to get around but I did it! hee hee Now I’ll be jobless. HA! j/k. I am so sorry to hear about Shane. My hubby Joe even said a prayer for him. How awful. We are also very active and that would be hard. Joe actually refs hockey and that is our lively hood throughout the winter months of higher heat bills and warmer clothing. We’ll keep you both in our prayers. You do have each other!!! joe and I have learned the hardway in the last 7 years how important that can be. LOVE LOVE LOVE the Lo’S by the girls and I’m sad taht I missed out on the page kits. I”ll have to watch for you to do it again. You are very talented and I Love buying page kits. Take care girly.. hang in there. Keep chattin’ Wen~
March 14th, 2007 at 8:07 pm
barbara Says:
great grandma looks great… wishing you many more to come…..god bless you!