Surprise Early Birthday with an Epic Photog Fail

Doug's folks came up from Dallas last weekend to watch the NASCAR race with us. They don't have cable and its a good excuse to get together. BUT.. since we are not going to be with Doug's family over Thanksgiving and we usually celebrate the kids' birthday with Doug's family on Turkey Day, my sweet mother-in-law decided to bring an early birthday party up to the kids, cake and presents included. Needless to say, they were pretty excited!

Matthew got to open his present first.

 He LOVES his "Lightening McQueen Racetrack", as he calls it, and made a special spot for it next to his bed so he could get to it easily!

Then it was Evie Joy's turn:

 Her face says it all. The new Tinkerbell movie is her FAVORITE right now. We have rented it from the library but she is thrilled to have her own copy.. can you tell? 

Grandma also made them a cake, which they thought was pretty neat.. and yummy, too!!

One would think that I would get a picture of my in-laws with the kids.. but NO!! Not even one. Sigh.... Epic fail on my part. Bummer..

It was a fun day with them, and we are thankful for how much they love us!!