Boys' Birthday Party . 06.01.2013

We thought we would skip hosting a birthday party for Ryder this year.  Our intent had been to do a "big" 1st year party, and then do more of a family thing until he was older.  But, we held a 2nd birthday party to make sure he didn't feel like his brothers were taking over the attention (being born 2.5 months prior).  Then, we did a 3rd birthday party last year since his brothers got a "big" 1st birthday party.  But, something seems extra special about twins turning 2 - 2 2 year olds.  So, I had the idea to do a party for all 3 boys...in one!  

On June 1st (between the actual birthdays) we hosted their robot-themed birthday party.  The boys have plenty of possessions, so we elected to make it a "no presents" party - it was really a barbecue with birthday treats!

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Also - we've yet to have a "birthday cake" at any of the boys' parties.  At this age, we just figure that it is easier to not mess with extra plates and forks!  A few months previous, some co-workers took me to Madbrook Donuts - I decided then that we would order their donut holes as the birthday treat.  Madbrook was great to work with, and was more than happy to customize 12 dozen donut holes with the boys' colors - in sprinkles!

And, I think when my ability to write (and have people still read it) is limited, I tend to summarize things the best: