The Birthday Celebrations of Layla Bird

Yet again, I'm not going in chronological order. Sorry, but welcome to my world. I did not post anything on December 1st, because it was a very busy day, but it was Layla's 4th birthday! Woo hoo! She has had 3 parties thus far and will probably have one more when we get to Texas for Christmas.

The first party was on the 1st at John's office. They have a monthly party to celebrate the birthdays for the month with cake and acknowledgements. However, COL Jenkins made this month extra special and had full spread potluck lunch with cake. Layla was recognized as one of the December bithdays. What an awesome group of people we are so blessed to have in our lives.

The second party was that night when my mom came into town to visit. We went out to dinner with her, our friend Tom Ballenger (John has known him for a while and we became good family friends while at Ft. Hood/he was in town on business, again working with John), and three of Tom's coworkers, who probably got more than they bargained for. It was a very nice evening and so kind of everyone to join us for a celebratory dinner in Layla's honor.

The third party was on December 5th in Benton (KY, that is). We had a great party for her at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in their beautiful new fellowship hall. Well, I'm not sure how new it is but it's new to me since I don't get home very often. It was a great party, however, several of our family members were MIA with a stomach bug that we all caught from Addie. She and I were well by the time of the party but Mom, John and Sean were not so fortunate. Mom even passed out in the Dollar General Store (insert joke here.....).

It was a great party and all who were not there were very missed. We have always had Layla's parties in Texas so it was so nice to be able to have one with those who have not gotten the luxury of celebrating the wonder that is Layla before. Her birthdays are so very precious. We love to share her with people and we were so blessed to be able to do that so far this month. I can't wait until we get to Texas!