A fabulous day with family

Today would've been my aunt's mother's 91st birthday.  She loved to bake and felt dessert was the best part of every meal.  Today is also "Family Day" in Arizona.  Months ago Andrew and I decided to spend the day hosting my mother's side of the family.  We used to get together nearly monthly, but as my cousins and I grew and married and added our own kids (and moved further away) we are lucky to see each other more than once or twice a year.  I spent all week scrubbing the house and this morning we set up canopy tents and tables in our back yard.  I couldn't wait to see everyone!  Just as everyone arrived, sweat bees decided to swarm our backyard and all the tables and chairs were moved inside for "plan b".  Fortunately, our home now can accommodate everything and it was still a very nice afternoon.  A few cousins (and even Robert) had to work, but we really enjoyed the opportunity to get together.  We even took a few group photos that turned out great.  I am so grateful for today!