The birthday fun continued on Thanksgiving day. We ate a big, delicious dinner at Davy's house and then celebrated with the Ratchford side of the family, which included a very fun Skype call to the cousins in Dublin. They sang "Happy Birthday" to Grace in Gaelic,
then she opened some of her presents in front of the computer.
You might think, being only 16 years old, that Justin Bieber wouldn't have enough material for an autobiography, but it turns out... he does. And boy, does Grace love this book! Thanks, other Ratchfords!
Grace is VERY popular with her cousins, on both sides. She definitely holds the coveted position of "Coolest Older Cousin."
After the party in Layton, we headed up to Preston to party with the Beckstead side of the fam.
Once again, lots of Grace-love from the cousin admirers.
I love them all trying to get into this picture:


It was definitely a special day for our special girl.
We feel so lucky to have spent it with so many of the people we love!