Shooby doop down to Anya's 60th birthday!

Our amazing and wonderful Anya turned 60 with a big 1950's themed bash! We had Star Wars in the morning and a 50's cafe with karaoke at night...we partied till we dropped!

Our shrine to Anya

Anya and Pops...Pops all decked out in his 50's gear

Just the 10 of us and of course the girls had matching poodle skirts on!

Anya and her girls

Mamma Mia!

This picture is classically fabulous...

And so is this one!

Aunt Janet brought a money bouquet...so clever!

The Ebeling/McNayr crew...Katie sewed Nora's whole costume complete with a record headband...unreal!

The Rat Pack

Presenting the memory book to Anya...everyone contributed a memory, story or message and we put it all in a book. Anya loved it I think more than the party!

I love this pic of Granny and Papa's grandkids...we miss them everyday!

4 of Anya's 6 siblings, Patty, Janet, Jan and Jim

Anya and Pops dearest friends, John and Jeane...they are family to us and so wonderfully thoughtful

Bailey and Janet

Gracie literally passed out at the party...classic!

Happy First Birthday Sammers...may the force be with you!

We ventured to a galaxy far, far away for Sam's First birthday party. Sam donned a Yoda costume for the festivities and was just hysterical as he toddled around. He was such a trooper after being so sick just the week before and made the best of his special day. In the morning before the party we took some family shots and actually got some of us all looking at the camera!...

This picture cracks me up...they have the same smile!

My precious, curious, confident and kind boy...

With Grandma

Aunt Katie and the future Mrs. Leonard...Nora :o)

Aunt Jenny and Yoda Ben

Aunt Katie of course amazed us all with her incredible cookie skills...Yoda, Darth Vader and a Storm Trooper...to cool to eat!

My dear friend and colleague Susan dressed her hair just like Princess Leia...amazing!


Grandpa Jack got in on the action!


Anya, Grandma and Aunt Sarah!

The future Mr. and Mrs. Herman and Parker joined us...Parker was an angel and so fun!

Anya with her girls

Yoda Sam

Everyone got into the inflatable light sabers...they were incredible weapons and no one got hurt!

Check out Christian, Eric and Norm's face as the fend off the 3 year old Carter...classic.

Our friend and neighbor Karen made these unbelievable collage chairs for the kids...so thoughtful!

Sammers and his cake

Mommy trying to get a bite...

"Straight to your face MOM!"

"And DAD!"

The cake smashing aftermath...love it!

This picture melts my heart

Shrine to Sam

The best picture of Pops EVER!

Such a great picture of Anya in the bounce house...

Crashed out after the big day!

Happy Birthday Anya and Vibes!

In February the Marshall Fam came in for a weekend celebration for Anya's, Vibes and Sam's birthdays! We kicked of the celebration with Pei Wei and cake...perfect combo.

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Happy birthday Ethan and Aidan!

During Sam's illness, Anya and Pops were sweet enough to take Charlee to Ethan's 4th and Aidan's 2nd birthday party in Simi. Charlee had a great time and I am so glad she didn't miss it...Norm, Sam and I missed being there...hopefully next year!