100.

Last weekend I got to take a break from the craziness of moving and unpacking to get on a plane, fly across the country and celebrate one very special man. My grandpa, Phil Rheberg turned 100 years old! Because our whole family just visited last October, we couldn't afford to all fly out there again so we decided I would use some airline miles and fly with Simon so he could be there to meet his great grandpa. It was the first time I've flown by myself (well, sort of by myself) in about 10 years and the longest I've ever been away from the big kids. 4 days away was a fun little adventure and just enough time to visit extended family while Matt held down the fort at home.

Simon was a dream baby on the trip. Of course I got the usual "oh shoot, you have a baby and are sitting next to me" looks from people on the plane but Simon slept the ENTIRE time! He never once made a fuss and I only had to get up twice for a diaper change. What is it with planes that makes babies want to have blow outs all the time?!? I couldn't have asked for a better flight.

 My brother and sister-in-law also flew in for the birthday party. Aunt Joy is so great with the kids. I'm not sure who liked the snuggles more, Simon or Joy?!

 The day after I flew in we went to visit my Grandpa at his assisted living facility. He was looking so healthy, so strong and so alert. We sat for a few hours listening to him tell us stories from his childhood, how he met my grandma and how he's liking life in his new facility. He also got to meet Simon for the first time. Simon's middle name is named after my grandpa so it was extra special. I let him hold Simon and he snuggled right into his arms before taking an hour long nap. It was the cutest thing ever. My grandpa was so proud of his 7th great grandchild and all the nurses and other residents  came over to take a look. He even got a nurse in trouble for refusing to take a bathroom break while Simon slept. There was NO way he was going to let that baby out of his arms to use the bathroom. Ha!

 Hands that have done so much in 100 years and little fingers that are just discovering this world. Amazing.

After our visit I started to suddenly not feel good. At all. Aches, chills, nausea and a horrible fever. We ended up at a local walk in clinic so I could get antibiotics for mastitis. My temp. was 103 and I just felt awful. It put a big damper in the weekend plans since I had no energy to do anything. Not at all what I wanted for my weekend away. I tried to make the best of it and luckily the next day the fever was down a little bit so I could enjoy the party.

 The following day was the big party. It started with the weekly coffee hour where all the residents at my parents neighborhood have a donut and coffee social hour. Grandpa was the star of the hour, got to pray, eat first and then we sang Happy Birthday. All of my extended family was there to. My cousin Brandi, who I hadn't seen in 10 years since my grandpa's 90th birthday, was there with her 2 cute kids.
3 of the 7 great grandchildren with Great Grandpa Philip.

 The birthday boy with his youngest great grandchild. Simon was a little worn out from all the celebrations.  :)

 The party turned out great! After coffee hour we spent about 2 hours setting up the tables and decorations before the guests arrived. It was so festive and my grandpa loved it! I had these centerpieces made with facts about life 100 years ago. Everyone loved reading a little more about 1915 and what my grandpa experienced as a kid. There were lots of balloons, confetti and tons of cards for my grandpa to read!

 One of the two huge cakes! We had lots of leftover food but hardly any leftover cake! Clearly, people like their birthday cakes.

 My 2 cousins Brandi and David. David was a big help by giving me a break so I could help with the decorations. He isn't planning on having kids but is so good with his nieces and nephews!

 4 of the 5 grandkids with Grandpa Phil.

 My parents worked SO hard on this party. They both planned all the food, a lot of the decor, invitations, guest list and more. It was perfect for my grandpa and we all had a great time. Plus they got to have some one-on-one time with Simon without Carter and Lucy running around the house. It was a great visit and a fun weekend, despite me feeling sick most of the time.

And me getting ready for my flight home. A sleepy babe, my favorite green smoothie and the best Solly wrap to help me carry Simon and have 2 hands free for all my luggage. He did great on the flight home too! Guess that means it's time to plan our next trip!