Happy 80th Birthday Grandpa!

My Grandpa Barney celebrated his 80th birthday on July 12, 2011. It was such a milestone for him to make it to this point and we were so excited to share his special day with him. On Friday after his birthday, we had a family BBQ with everyone that could make it. Many of my relatives live out of state and we don't get together as a family very often. I had such a great time visiting with everyone and watching Cohen interact with his cousins; he especially loved my cousin Rachel and asked his dad if she could sleep over. We promised him that when Rachel comes back to Utah that he could play with her again!

On Saturday, my grandpa had an open house for his birthday. I couldn't believe how many people came and supported him. It was such a neat experience to see all the different lives that he touched during his lifetime. He truly was so happy and had a wonderful time visiting with each and every person that came through.

This picture is of my cousin Michael. I think of him as his second mom! When I was young, I would go visit my Aunt Stacy and play with all her kids. I developed such a strong bond with Michael. It was crazy for me to see him holding one of my babies. I always have thought of him as little and to my astonishment, he isn't so little any more!

My sister Lindsay took this picture of our boys in June! I thought it was so cute of the two youngest great grand babies.

Cohen and Great Grandpa Barney on Father's Day June 2009

Talon and Great Grandpa Barney on Talon's Blessing Day June 2011

Happy 80th Birthday, Grandpa! I hope we have many more birthdays to celebrate in the future! We love you!!!