Happy Birthday To EVERYONE!!!

We were blessed to go to California for ten days to visit family and enjoy the warmer weather. We left Friday at 3pm after getting our house in order. We initially planned to drive half way and spend the night in Mesquite or Vegas. We assumed Leah would not make it the entire drive at once. We were wrong. Leah was a dream! She slept so long and simply enjoyed the ride. We made it to my brother's house by 11pm...9 hours!

The first item of business on our trip was to celebrate with family. We had so much to celebrate. First and foremost, that we were all together. I have a great family and we truly enjoy each other's company. Secondly, birthdays! We have four birthdays in October; Jimmy, Mom, Madyson and Leah! Thirdly, Scott graduated from college...THE FIRST TROSPER EVER!!! We are proud of him. Fourthly, my D.O.D. is still with us. After he had a heart attack and emergency surgery two weeks ago, we were simply satisfied to have him in the room with us! Fifthly, USC beat Notre Dame. We enjoyed watching it and it was a good and close game. Lastly, Scott and Cynthia are excited to announce they are expecting in May. We are excited to have another little cousin for Leah to grow up with.

It was fun exchanging presents and laughing with everyone. Leah was spoiled of course. We ate a ton! This is not an uncommon event when the Trospers get together. Jim is a master BBQ'er and Smoker! He had so much good meat prepared. The ribs and chicken were particularly tasty! My Mum made two cakes; one for Madyson and one for Leah. They were so good! I think that Leah's cake may have been the best cake I have ever eaten!

Well, they say that a picture tells a thousand words. Here are a few thousand words to look at.

Leah with her D.O.G. (Dear Old Grand-dad)

Aunt Samantha spoiled Leah with love

Sarah and Mom

Leah was the life of the party, as usual.

Scott and Cynthia showing some of their baby loot!

My Mum reading a birthday card

Scott, proud to be a dad soon!

Jim loves politics and cooking and beer! Happy Birthday, Whimpy!

Happy Birthday Madyson, aka My Lil' Gremlin!

Leah was spoiled with so many cool gifts. She was so grateful and happy with each one.

Mady isn't really sure how to wear boots yet

The Birthday Boy

Leah's cake that Grandmum made

Her cousins love Leah sooooooo much.

Hailey Leilani and Little Leah Caity B

Madyson and her favorite cousin, Leah

Thanks to The Trospers, Trospers, and Trospers for the hospitality they showed us while we slept in their beds, watched their TVs and ate their food. We had a fun time. The party was great!