Family Fun and Five.

Nearly a week and a half past her actual birthday we finally had Char's party.  She loves Dennis the Menace Park in Monterey so she decided that is where her party had to be. Unfortunately, we weren't able to get a permit for the weekend of her birthday so she got an extended birthday...can't say she was complaining any.  Coincidentally, some of Dave's Texas family members were in town too so we were able to have Aunts, Uncles and cousins galore there to celebrate with us!

 A few of the Ryans catching up.

 Water guns...the root of all fun.

 Charlotte announcing the commencement of present opening. 

I think Adrian would have preferred a written memo...poor guy.

Diamonds truly ARE a girls best friend.

 This water fountain is an icon at Dennis the Menace...to a 18 month old its just plain menacing.

 Cousin love :)

ready.   set.    pose.

 Dare devils.

Of course, no trip to Dennis the Menace is complete without a paddle boat ride.

 Does this picture look familiar to anyone?

How 'bout now? ;)

 Girl power.

The next day, we continued the fun at one of Dave's local cousin's house for a BBQ, where I got a few fun shots.

 More cousin cuddles

 Sweet baby James.

Hey, Jealousy!

Can't say we could have topped this weekend to close out a week long birthday celebration for our little 5 year old.

A big "thankyou!" to everybody that helped us ring it in right!