Happy 29th Birthday, Gma E!

All of us had long awaited Gma's birthday party at Aunt Donna's. Aunt D's in the nice weather is the best bc her yard is just perfect for all the kids and her deck and screened in porch is perfect for everyone. So off we went, in our new Halloween masks from Walgreen's. 

As you can see, Jenna and Aunt D started off with taking shots. I kid, I kid. 

Benny and Daddy acting crazy.

Nenna and Hill. 

Watching the kids play soccer. 

This property, this night. Perfect. 

The crew

The formal shots. 5 years ago we had another milestone bday for Gma E and I was 9 mos preg w Hill. 

Uncle Mickey and Jax. 

Gma and Hill. Hill had to battle for Gma bc Jackie lays claim pretty fiercely over this woman. 

Below- the yard. 

Cousin Parker. Look how big he is. 

Pop-pop. 

The birthday girl! 

It's no secret that I've been absolutely blessed in the grandparent department. I always thought it was because I had to suffer (we ALL had to suffer) the loss of Gpa Eiding so early in life. I was 6 and nobody thinks that my brothers and I remember him that well, but we do. One of the blessings of siblings is they understand your upbringing better than anyone. I digress. This woman, though, has been this incredible force in all our lives. She is filled w self-respect and humor and loyalty and has remained young at heart despite the passing years.  From Friendly's as children every Wednesday night, to beaching it with us, to listening to me cry about my acne, to Europe and NYC and Pitt and OBX and LBI. I vented to her about my mom countless times (sorry Mom!). She told me to deal w the reality of my life when I was acting like a helpless baby. She supported every insane dream I've had and chatted w me on the phone for hours about movies and family gossip. I want to be just like her.  We love you so much, Grandma. Happy birthday!