More Mother's Day Festivities

We celebrated Mother's Day with Chad's mom a day early with the whole family...minus Chad of course. Not much else in this world compares to telling Addison that she is going to get to see Malory!

I attempted to get a picture of all the Monroe grandkids -

Gabi, Veronica, Malory, Addison, Mya, Tayler and Reece

As you can see, Reece is glad another boy cousin is on the way! (Chad's sister Beth is expecting in August.)

The oldest and youngest granddaughters with Chad's dad

The kids were plotting with Chad's brother Tony about who to ambush...

First victim - Heidi

Next - Tayler

Then baby Mya!

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