daddy turns 30

The day has come, the day Nathaniel Patrick Moroney entered his thirties. I met Nathan when he was 15 going on 16 (sound of music song..anyone...) therefore i have been his one and only girl for half of his life. lucky him i know or lucky me? either way we are both lucky to have each other and even more lucky to have such a MAGNIFICENT family..you will see why in just a moment.

let's pretend that this picture is rotated correctly...sometimes the computer works against me. just lean your head a little to the right..thank you for understanding.

...THE  COW PATTY CAKE...

The cow patty cake has a memorable meaning in our family and the women behind it holds a very special place in our hearts. Nathan's Grandma Vena, has been making her famous "Cow Patty Cake" for years. It is only baked with love for all those birthdays that have a big fat zero at the end to celebrate the next decade of life. It is sure impressive to see this cake in person let me tell ya. Even the boys called it "poopy cake".  Grandma Vena knows her cow patty's!! 

Jan (Nathan's mama) and Grandma Vena drove out to stay with us for a week to help watch the boys while Nathan and I went to Austin and to celebrate Nathan's 30th birthday!! Amazing how both Jan and Grandma Vena wouldn't miss out on Nathan's special day and prepared our entire family a exceptional birthday dinner. We will never forget our fun party for Nathan and turning 30 isn't too bad when you have Mom and Grandma there with you!!!

This was truly a blessed night, from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU Jan and Grandma Vena for all your hard work watching the boys and giving Nathan one heck of a party!!

i never had a chance to take a picture of Grandma Vena's famous Chicken & Noodles. Soooooo good even my mom is writing down the recipe in the picture above. Once you have had Grandma Vena's Chicken & Noddles..life is never the same, it is that good!

After the cake things got a bit crazy.

max before cake........................max after cake
my brother justin made max into a cake frosting warrior.

max was definelty the life of the party!!

Nathan is my home brewer. he keeps us well stocked with his kegs of beer.

chalkboard taps for the birthday boy!!

a trip wouldn't be complete without some junking. Jan and i hit up a place just down the road and let's just say she will be back with her truck next time!!