Brooke's and Eli's Birthdays; Don's Funeral

Brooke celebrated her 15th birthday on June 3rd and Eli's 12th birthday was the day after. 

For Eli's birthday, he got some nerf guns. The planned activity for that day was a nerf gun war with all the cousins.

Pizza birthday party. Jeff really delivered on this one!!

We celebrated both birthdays with an Oreo theme. Brooke is such an Oreo lover that she had her birthday candle stuck inside the stuffing of an Oreo.

Eli had an Oreo ice cream pie.

We had to take time out in the middle of the birthday festivities to attend Glen's brother Don's funeral. 

There were a few photos on display at the funeral. I just had to take a photo of this photo because it is one of Glen's favorites. 

It so wonderfully illustrates how Glen stands a full head taller than any of his siblings. His parents would be in the short line-up as well.

It was time for an updated photo of the siblings in birth order. (Dave, Maurine, JoAnn, Bonnie, Barbara and Glen)

Dave and Connie Thomas.

Ray and Maurine Hull. 

Dave and Bonnie Ziemski.

Rich and Barbara Dunn.

Jacob was so kind to take time out of his vacation to come be with us at the funeral. My parents also went to the funeral which we thought was so sweet of them. We could feel the love and support from our loved ones.

We invited my parents and Nani to Sunday dinner. Sarah and Jacob were both busy preparing the delicious Monterey chicken, bacon-cheesy potatoes, asparagus and M&M cookies for dessert. 

This was Sarah's contribution. Jacob grilled the chicken and made the potatoes. What a yummy feast!!

I don't remember why Ben's family was not there for the photo, but this is proof they joined us at some point that day.

Glen had a golfing afternoon with some of his childhood buddies. 

Turns out Glen is not as spry as he once used to be. He came home moaning and groaning after pulling a stomach muscle on his second to last hole which turned out to be his last shot of the day. He well remembered that golf game for a good week afterward!!

(Glen, Randy Bambrough, Kevin Jensen and Kenny Jensen who have the same last name but are not related)

We had yet another diversion during our full household of family members. We attended the wedding of our missionary Matt Shields to Hannah. She is a wonderful girl and combine the two together and they are a powerhouse couple. 

Stay tuned for more Thomas family togetherness...