Darren's Day

Darren Turley has been one of my favorite people for the last 20 years. I was living in Tucson when he first started dating my sister, Celia, who was attending the U of A. Since then I have learned to appreciate Darren for many of his good traits. Darren is always fun to be around. He tells funny stories and has an infectious laugh. Darren is very competitive and can find a way to make a competition out of anything. Naturally, when it came time to celebrate his birthday our family flocked to celebrate.

Lari was the instigator and hostess.

My mom enjoyed getting a hug from Kayda (and by the way, look at that great head of hair Mom's sporting).

I just love this picture of Makenna (aka Kenna Tenna at our house). She has the dramatic surprised look going.

I think these two a texting ... aren't they cute together?

Double trouble -- need I say more?

Darren and his sister Arlene got a good laugh from one of the most "right on the money" gifts I have seen. Looks like Darren got a game to put together some sort of tournament with.

Has the tournament begun? It would appear that Cami got some of her dad's competitive spirit!

Duane thought he'd grill a few steaks for the party (I think the Hunts had steak for a week).
Stacey usually dodges me when I have the camera out, but I caught her this time.

My sister Allyson made the most amazing salad. She's so cute!

Kolby took full advantage of everyone being distracted with food and had the swingset to himself.
I love this picture of Brittany -- she's so cute too!

The Hunts' idea of birthday balloons was playing waterballoon volleyball.

To the kids delight, John-O made a pretty good bubble machine.

Some blew bubbles another way. The Turley kids competed amongst themselves to see who could get the most gumballs into a softer form.

I think that Emmett won!
Darren saved his energy for giving a good show of blowing out his candles.

Happy birthday Darren! and many many more!