Joyce's 60th Birthday

The Christensen family decided to get together in Park City to celebrate an amazing mother, grandma, and friend; Joyce, my mother-in-law.  Craig and Lori made the long drive from Oregon to join us in celebrating. We were glad they came and loved that we got to meet the newest member of the Christensen clan, baby Issac.  The weekend didn't exactly go as planned due to some unforeseen circumstances with Joyce's father.  We were worried that Joyce might not be able to come at all but she did and we made the most of it.  I believe everyone had a good time just hanging out. 

 I made this cake as part of a gift to her and a thanks for everything she has done for our family.  As requested, it was a carrot cake with cheesecake filling and cream cheese frosting.

Brooke came as early as allowed to set up decorations.  She put a lot of thought and work into it as she wanted Joyce to feel extra special when she arrived. 

This was only one of the tables she set up

 

 The cousins loved hanging out and getting to play.  

Cohen, Cannon, and Cooper were awesome to play tether-ball with Fischer.  He loves tether-ball and could play it non-stop.  

 

 We stopped and got lunch at Cafe Rio.

 Mike joined us later Saturday afternoon so we gathered for a quick family picture.

 Afterwords the kids braved the cold and swam in the hot tub.

 

Drake was Grandma's little buddy/shadow the entire trip.  He was practically glued to her side. 

We are so greatful for Joyce and all the love and care she gives each one of us.  I'm so blessed to have her in my life and glad that we could do something special for her.  It was fun getting together to do something different.