Omi's Surprise 80th Birthday Party

My grandma (better known as Omi) is turning 80 in September, so we thought we'd surprise her early by having a surprise party for her in July. We had relatives come out from Ontario, Manitoba and North Dakota to join in the celebration! Here are some photos from that day:

Omi's original reaction upon seeing everyone My cousin Caleb (who I am actually related to three times through some weird Mennonite working.. We are first, third and fourth cousins..)

Kissing Cousins setting up the volleyball net

Uncle Orville and Uncle Peter with two of their nephews

My cousin and friend, Desiree and I

Caleb, Desiree and I

The three sisters

Chicken fights in the pool

Jaxon, Simone and Mika

Desiree and her Dad

We had some guys come and set up a chicken bbq on our lawn. it was fantastic!!

Playing on Fun Island

Bobbi (sister-in-law) and Caleb (cousin)

My Aunty Esther and the fantastic chocolate fountain

My cousin Simon testing out the chocolate

Trying to flip over onto the diving board.. A famous trick that happens in our pool

The centerpieces

A flower from our garden.. One day I hope to go take pictures of our garden and post them, because it really is beautiful!!