Birthdays and G&G Keep on Keepin' On

The weekend that Grandma and Grandpa visited was quite a busy one with two birthdays to celebrate.  So, to break it up, on Sunday we stayed home and kept it low key.  Low key to the Ham Fam when we have guests in town still includes fun to be had.

We had promised Oliver a meal of shrimp since he and Grandpa have a mutual love for the little critters.  After considering numerous options, we opted to grill them.

Keith, the master chef, hard at work.

The steak kabobs getting their grill on.

Oliver can't wait for dinner.

Do you wonder how it is that most of our fun is documented?  Here it is, in action.

At the zoo, Oliver got a new snake.  This snake started at about 6" long.  After 48 hours in water, this is how long it was.  For days to come, it kept growing.

Do these next few goofy photos tell you that we're related?

Finally, it was time to dine.

Kellan dug right into the grilled pineapple.

Oliver's much anticipated shrimp kabob was making his mouth water.

Kellan moved from pineapple to shrimp.

Grandpa shared in Oliver's enthusiasm for the shrimp dinner.

My cousin Khryshell and her son Caison came down from Laramie, WY to see us.

Caison learned quickly that Keith was good for round two of dinner.

After that cob of corn, these two were destined to be friends.

After a wonderful dinner, we moved the party to the pool.

Oliver finally got to bring the dolphin, which he asks for often.

Caison loved the kiddie pool.

Kellan enjoys the kiddie pool as well.

Grandma and Grandpa found a shady spot and enjoyed the fun of the pool.

Aren't they so cute?

We had a great BBQ and visit with Khrysell and Caison.

The next morning, Grandma captured a birthday morning Mommy snuggle on the stairs with my boys.

I love snuggling these two.

The next day was birthday #2, Mommy's birthday.

For Mommy's birthday, we celebrated by eating at two of her favorite places.

For lunch, we went to Pasta Jay's in Boulder. LOVE IT!

Oliver snuck in a pre-lunch snuggle with Mommy.

Kellan got in some pre-lunch Grandma time, where he explored salt.

Ewww!!!

For lunch, the boys mixed things up for us.

Oliver ordered mac and cheese while Kellan ordered spaghetti.  

Completely opposite of the usual.

Finally, my long awaited favorite pasta dish arrived.

I was SO Excited!

There it is.

Heaven.

Tortellini Alfredo.

Sounds simple enough, but when the description is "pasta pillows of cheese", I say, "YES PLEASE!"

Kellan was loving his spaghetti too.

After lunch, we took a walk down Pearl Street.  After some time, Kellan needed to rest on the bench for a bit.

With a rest, comes Mommy snuggles.

Our destination, the splash pad.

The boys seem to be fascinated with the water that would squirt up unexpectedly.

For some reason, it was the most fun when it hit them in the bottom.

Boys?!

I love photographing the boys at the splash pad.  I love when I get great photos, but it's no easy task.  There is a lot of luck and patience.

Fortunately, I got some that I love of Kellan.

Grandpa got a few photos of my Mom and I enjoying a chat in the shade.

I love chats with my Mom.

What would a walk down Pearl Street be without Ice Cream?

Especially Ice Cream with gummy bears and sprinkles.

The whole family enjoyed a stop on another shady bench with our ice cream.

On the way back to the car, Grandpa captured another moment of my Mom and I.

Love it!

On the way home, Grandma captured a moment of Grandpa with his Grandsons.

The poor guy was squished between the two boys in the back seat.  Then, Oliver laid his head on Grandpa and fell asleep.  To save Oliver's head from falling forward, Grandpa held it safely.  On the other side, Kellan enjoyed a sweet slumber as well.

Even though we felt like we had just eaten lunch, we headed out to another favorite for dinner, Cherry Cricket.

I LOVE burgers at Cherry Cricket and Keith was kind enough to suggest it for dinner.

The waiter was kind enough to take a group photo for us.

Grandpa, Oliver, Grandma, Kellan, Carrie and Keith.

My birthday wish came true, another year with the man of my dreams.

Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa for spending a great weekend with us.  It was so great to have you here with us.

Thanks to everyone for making Kellan and my birthday so special.  We loved it!