The Party

We've never had birthday parties: you know the kids, cake, games, gifts, etc, etc, etc. We have done parties with the family (cousins, aunts, uncles, grandmother, grandfather) who give you gifts anyway, but lately we've just let the kids pick a dinner destination and we go out as a family to celebrate. This birthday a special request was made to have over one family of boys--our usual and it's ALWAYS a party of sorts when we're together. :) They are leaving tomorrow for CA for a month (was his plea). It was great fun. We did burgers,

presents,

and cake!

It was simple and fun. He had a fun day of opening cards and gifts from relatives, having cousins and grandparents sing Happy Birthday to him on Skype (what a wonderful invention!) and ended with a party with friends. It was a fun day!