It was quite a PARTY!

With Gavin and Garrett having birthdays so close to one another, we decided that the best thing to do was to have their parties together. We realize NOW that, perhaps, economically it wasn't the best for our guests, but we didn't want to have every one traveling the distances they travel three weeks apart.

We had quite a turn out ... about 35 people and the boys were super excited to see some cousins that we don't usually get to see too often throughout the year.

We had Gavin pick out the birthday cake design, and he did quite well. Garrett LOVES the music to Spongebob Squarepants and Gavin (Grant, too) loves to watch Spongebob, so ... that's what he picked. The cake, of course, came from Holiday Market, and it was fabulous! They always do such a great job on the boys' cakes!

We had a simple lunch, some great apps prepared by my cousin, Wendy, and, of course, cake and ice cream! I, personally, thought it was quite a smashing success! Now, granted, with that many people in our house, it was hard to visit with everyone. I would have liked to have "entertained" more, but everyone here is family ... so, I know that they weren't amongst strangers and feeling out of place.

Here are a few photos of the boys at their party ...



Unfortunately , I don't have a TON of pictures of Gavin ... he was off playing and when it came time to open presents, I didn't get any pictures. I'm getting some from my mom (who, thankfully, was taking pictures) so perhaps once I get those, I'll post some more ....