Barbies, Trains, and Mascara, Oh My! : Billy's 30th! :)

Billy turned 30 on May 17... That's right - he's out of his 20's and onto bigger and better things, lol. He doesn't look a day over 21 though. :)

We celebrated Friday night with a bunch of our friends at our house. We grilled burgers and dogs, had lots of toppings, pasta salad, baked beans, cookies, cake, and chips. We set up corn hole in the front yard and the kids played inside and out

**Funny story: There were about 6 kiddos playing in Meredith's room and she went in and said "Kids, kids - I have something to tell you. You're making a Big Mess!!" lol

**2nd funny story: The kids were in the backyard and Meredith ran out and said "Guys! You're being too loud!"

**DRAMA QUEEN!!!**

Anyway, Billy enjoyed it and kept saying how much fun he had when everyone left. He also kept saying how much he loved having a yard and house where our friends could come hang out. He's pretty proud of our old, small, but comfy house. :) I guess I am too. Here's a couple pics of his special treats. The pink cupcakes Meredith was determined to make... and his birthday "cake" - which was an ice cream sandwich cake. Billy's request. :)

Saturday morning we left for Richmond. Billy was under the impression that his dad & brother were taking him to see the new Star Trek movie and then we were all going out to dinner. Little did he know that his parents had worked for weeks and weeks (ok, probably more like months) to plan a huge 30th birthday party complete with high school buddies and Nannie & Joann who flew in from Texas. They had homemade Brunswick stew made (one of Billy's favorites), several Boston Butt BBQ's cooked (apparently the fillet mignon of bbq?!), plus some other catered items and then lots of finger foods. He was shocked and excited and extremely happy. It was a great night. My mom and sister came as well (Sharon was giving me a baby shower the next day so she had a crazy busy weekend, lol) and it was just a great night over all. :) Here's some pictures from that party. :)