The last weekend of February we traveled to South Carolina to help surprise my Aunt Faye for her 70th birthday. My cousin, Stacy, arranged everything and did a fantastic job! As you can tell from her face we succeeded in surprising and pleasing Aunt Faye! :)
Nearly 30 Coyle and LaBar family members traveled from half a dozen states coast to coast to help Aunt Faye celebrate. She's one special lady! 
Aunt Faye and her daughters, Amber and Stacy 
Now we'll back track a bit, I just thought those special birthday pics should start this post :)
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Reagan and Riley waited anxiously at the door hiding behind balloons for Aunt Faye/Mimi to arrive
Others waited anxiously as well and wondered if Uncle Martin would be able to successfully get Aunt Faye to the restaraunt... 
As you saw above, he obviously was successful and we all enjoyed visiting with Aunt Faye during lunch 
Kennedy thought she should be able to have the entire cake not just a slice of it for dessert. I keep forgetting how literal little kids are. When you say "Guess what? You may choose anything you want!" You should be prepared for them to do exactly that... lol :) Grammy and Amber convinced Kennedy she didn't really need/want the entire cake. :) 
After lunch we headed back to Aunt Faye and Uncle Martin's home to visit for the afternoon/evening 
Aunt Faye enjoyed(?) some wild pushes on her swing from her great grand nieces 
Then Riley took over and got everyone organized and under control :) 
Ari and Reagan - Reagan cracked us up because as soon as she learned Ari was a couple of months older than her she sized her up right away and pointed out that she, Reagan, was taller anyway - what a nut! :) 
Aunt Faye and her sister-in-law, Jannette (splg?) 
Aunt Faye reading a new book to Reagan and Riley before we left to head for bed 
The next morning we enjoyed attending Uncle Martin's Sunday school class with everyone. Kennedy especially enjoyed putting a couple stickers on her face during church... 
After church we went out to eat and Kennedy decided Grammy needed a sticker on her nose... 
Riley and Reagan enjoyed each other's company just a little bit 
Yummy ice cream!!! 
Riley checking out Jackson and his paci - So sweet!!! :) 
Poor Reagan fell before we left and bumped her nose. At the time we were a little afraid it might be broken but it all turned out fine. 
While Reagan was recovering, Jackson enjoyed being entertained by Uncle Martin 
A video of Aunt Faye being surprised
Happy Birthday, Auny Faye!!! We wish you many many more!!! :)
Well, your really "advanced" aunt is now making her second attempt to comment on the beautiful array of pictures that you posted, Anna! Thank you so much!! I am BLESSED with family members who are thoughtful, kind, and generous with their time and talents. I'll always be grateful for that special weekend; especially for the superb surprise party! It was more than a surprise, it was a shock, to see so many loved ones who came so far to be with me...and especially kind of you, Tim, your precious little ones, and your parents to stay through Sunday. We loved being able to share family with our SS class/church. It's difficult to single out pictures when I LOVE and appreciate all of them...but, the one of Reagan and Riley sitting behind the balloons in the doorway, waiting for my arrival is priceless, as is the one that shows how much fun they had eating their ice cream, including Kennedy, all three are such "hams"! We've given them lots of practice, haven't we!! Also, the one of our daughters watching out the window, with Stacy checking her watch, and both grinning with delight and mischief is priceless. The video captured my shock, it went way beyond surprise, very well!! If you notice, I leaned against the doorway, for support and "recovery"! There were many sweet memory moments: Riley interacting with Jackson, Martin doing the same. He's an adorable little fellow. I must commend you on the job you are doing with your children; Reagan is so intent and verbal, Kennedy is a beauty in all the pictures, but especially in the one with all the stickers on the side of her face, and Jackson, he's a handsome infant angel. I'm still enjoying the MEMORIES, and appreciating, so much, having you all in SC. Again, THANK YOU, and God bless you, my KY, TN, family! Aunt Faye
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