Birthday fun for everyone.

What a wild and fun few days. It is safe to say that we are all in birthday recovery mode over here. We have been busy planning, prepping and celebrating, from one gathering to the next. We finally have a chance to chill today, minimal things on the agenda which has given the kids a chance to play (and fight over ;)) Sully's new toys.

We kicked off the birthday week with a camping party for Sully. Dave reserved a spot at Newton Hills State Park a month ago or so and as it neared we thought it would be fun to host a small party there with some family friends of ours. It was on Memorial Day so it was a great way to wrap up the weekend. The party was fun! We grilled burgers and dogs and had fruit and s'mores and played and enjoyed being in the wilderness. Four families came, as well as my parents and aunt who was in town for Sully's actual birthday party the following evening. There were 12 kids, and Isaac (8) was the oldest. Needless to say, it was wild! Dave and Isaac and Sully stayed over night and everyone else went home around 8. Greta and Anna were not happy with that decision, but considering the logistics, it had to be that way. Next time they will be included in the overnight fun.

Tuesday was the official birthday and it was perfect. Isaac and Anna came to celebrate most of the day and the party was in the evening. Most of mine and Dave's family were here to make it ultra special. We had Qdoba, a piñata, presents, and cake and ice cream. What more could a four year old want!? He was so excited for what was coming next. We are so proud of our sweet Sully. He has grown up so much over the last year.

Finally, we celebrated Jeff Oliver's birthday yesterday at the baseball diamonds with ice cream to follow. It was a great gathering and fun to celebrate such a deserving guy. Happy 42nd, Jeff!

Camping presents with friends. 

So many kids!
Isaac, Beatrice, Anna, Kade, Rhys, Sully, Annika, Greta, Alexander, William, Khloe and Piper.

Campfire stories after the group had left. 

Birthday morning hike.

Paw Patrol birthday cake.

Party goers. 

Mandy, Shelley, and mom.

Birthday boy's little sis. 

Big hitter Isaac. 

Owen breaks it with the big guns. 

Jeff helping Greta get some loot. 

Cousin Matthew surprises Sully with a new
Bayern Munich soccer shirt. 

Blowing out the birthday candles with his favorite girl, Anna. 

Family photo. 

Celebrating Jeff.