Jay turns 40

I have come to accept my own aging...even if a bit grudgingly. But it's an eye-opener when my much younger brother turns 40. With a December birthdate and being the youngest of eight, Jay's birthday never received a lot of fuss or acclaim. I was a teenager when he came home from the hospital as a newborn in a santa suit.

It still wasn't a lot of fuss, but we tried to remember and honor Jay on this landmark year. Jay and Michelle did an end run to avoid the possible surprise party and invited us all to the house for cake and ice cream. It was great. A nice casual atmosphere and plenty of fellowship and visiting. Thanks!!!

Jay and Sara who "tried" to settle for 2 seconds for the photo.
The cap is a gift Patti brought Jay from Peru. Looks good!

It's reversible with brown on one side and gray on the other. (smirk).

Jay and three of his older brothers.

John, Dave, Jay, and Dwight

There's a story about the cake. It started as two rectangles and was planned to become a layer cake. Turns out it was destined to be cut into a four and an ohh. George is just a puppy...he hasn't learned total control or manners yet.

Thanks Patti for helping salvage refashion the cake!

Patti and Jordan.

It was good to see them!

Cousins chilling after sugar.

It was good to see Robin, Molly, and Sydney. It was a busy day for them with church music schedules.

Monika and Michelle sharing photos. I'm so glad for these sisters in law and their wonderful kids.

Kyle and Sara the lovely and charming tornado.
He's not restraining her really, she is just zanting within his embrace.
















John and Monika's boys just had birthday's too. Can you believe they are now eight and five? Sam reminded me of the photos of dad as a young boy...Sam was attached to one or the other dog all afternoon. Here Sam is with the old gentleman Griffin. Somehow I missed snapping George...he requires a lot of supervision (a LOT) but he is surprising calm and well behaved (when he wasn't under house arrest).














Wallets.
Why did I take a picture of five wallets? Well, Kyle just got his drivers license. So he has a new wallet. Jay got a couple gift cards and we were talking about magnetic strips breaking down and he got out his wallet. Sooner or later, those Elliott men just all had their wallets out comparing them for age and wear. I did have to ask them to pause for the photo because they were quickly being replaced to hip pockets.