Turning 35: Party in Seattle

Last Tuesday I was in Seattle to celebrate my 35th birthday with my family. All my siblings and their kids were there, even the ones who live in Arizona! It was a great night. We had a Southwestern feast that included Lyle's famous chili with all the fixin's, poblano chicken, cornbread, and guacamole. For dessert, my mom made strawberry poke cake (with money in it, of course). So yummy!

My favorite part was when my six-year-old nephew was asked to guess how old I was. He thought about it and said, "Well, she's definitely a teenager, soooo...I'm gonna say 15." I knew I loved that kid. ;)

Here is Aunt Carrie with little miss Kaida Kaida, Sweet Po-tay-tuh:

Aunt Carrie and Aunt Winnie with the Lincoln log:

Aunt Nicky with Kaida:

Uncle Spencer and Aunt Winnie with Lincoln:

Sisters!

Aunt Jenna with Allie and Kaida:

Now THAT is just adorable.

It meant so much to me to have everyone there. I've noticed that the older we all get, the more difficult it is to have a get-together where everyone can make it. This was great. Let's do it again next year!