Mom's Birthday

Mom's birthday is always a good time. We celebrated with Mom's family on her actual birthday and then Dad's family for Sunday dinner two days later. Mae has always been terrified over candles being blown out. With our Aunt Kylee/Mom joint cake, Mae lost it when the candles were blown out. Two days later though she was able to stay composed. Maturity! In the end though, Lindsey's birthday probably benefited me more than anyone. -T

Homemade ice cream cake is so good!

I have no words for this picture

Is she ready for it? Mae's classic "no" response




Mom mentally preparing Mae

Slowly...

3 seconds after this picture...she lost it.

Celebrating again at Aunt Beth's

Mae: "NOT AGAIN!!!"

She was able to keep it together this time





I think she's still getting over the whole candle thing since she won't give even a hint of a smile

Nothing says I love you from your in-laws like a "Double Duty"...this was actually asked for by the birthday girl (In case you don't know, a Double Duty is basically a five gallon bucket that comes with a toilet seat and some bags. So, if disaster strikes - you don't have double disaster)

Playing with Great Grandpa

We're not going to be able to say this much longer, but this is Mae playing with her smaller cousin Nathan

Our failed attempt at a few family pictures

Not sure how to describe what Mae is doing here Total failure
As much as I was appauled at Mom's gift from my parents, I found the Double Duty to be VERY useful during March Madness