We recently helped Ry ring in the milestone with a party here at The Homestead followed by a few days up at the cabin for his actual birthday.
We put the Big Top up on Friday night and luckily when we woke up on Saturday, it was still standing.
Thank you to all our friends that came from near and far to help Ry celebrate- it was so fun to see you all! I wish I had taken more pictures- sorry to all those I missed! Here are a few:
We had a beautiful day for the occasion...
All the brothers were there.
Keiru and I watched while Aaron broke out his dance moves...
The Naperville contingent came up. Harper didn't drink quite her share of keg beer but...
This guy did. There was quite a competitive Badminton tournament going.
Lizzie and Laura heading to make more Frank Fashioneds...
Post barbecue beef haze...
Nick showing Henry the ways of the world.
It wouldn't be a Ryan Frank birthday without a Big Bass cake. So I asked for them to show me their stuff. They prevailed. This thing was incredible.
Ry made us a big bonfire to cap off the night...
My Chicago peeps (and incredible helpers) enjoying coffee on the patio the morning after...
My brother (aka the slip n slide architect and badminton builder) maxin and relaxin.
The best brunch I've ever had. A John Russell fresh market berries cobbler. With Lizzie's touch of Black Dog gelato on top. Delish. There were also cinnamon rolls. Do these people know me or what?
The sad fact that we didn't finish the whole keg. Man, we're getting old.
We headed up to the cabin for a few days to relax and ring in Ry's actual day.
The boys on the pontoon out on Archibald Lake...
We hit up our favorite- Maiden Lake Supper club the night before the big tournament and in case you haven't heard the big news- we placed fourth!
Everybody around here was pretty tuckered out after the long week but it was worth it! Happy Birthday, Ry- we love you so much!
