Grandpa George turns 90!

This past weekend Christian and I spent Saturday with Christians immediate family for his grandfathers 90th birthday. With all our families growing, I look forward to the next family picture. One of my sister in laws is pregnant also and will be delivering 4 months after me!
Anyway, growing up I never had a grandfather. Both my grandfathers past away when my parents were young so to have George in my life is something I am so grateful for. He is just amazing and is such an inspiration. Turtle will be his 11th great grandchild! She is going to be one lucky girl. She will be surrounded by both her grandfathers, her grandmothers, and her GREAT grandfather.
The time we have been able to enjoy with George is priceless. For the last several years we have been able to join the entire family at the Redwoods (northern California). We normally spend about 4 days out there and camp (I only made it in a tent 1 year...and that is not going to happen again!). We rent motor homes and enjoy the wilderness. I really love going each year, Grandpa George actually goes for like 3 months! It is so nice and peaceful up there so I don't blame him. This year however, Christan and I are not sure if we will be able to make it. We normally go in August and I think going camping with a 1 month old is a little to brave, even for me! If we decide not to go I sure will miss that special time we get to spend with George. But I know we'll be lucky enough to spend next year there, and all of this year enjoying all the jam George makes while he is up there. Can you say homemade blackberry jam. ummmm
Here are pictures of our clan...

Grandpa George and his cake!

The kids...make room guys, 2 more on their way! :)
The Ladies...Turtle will make it 7 girls to the 7 boys! Ha haa
The Gents
The entire family and Aunt Nancy!