Two Parties In One

Yesterday the kids had a fun day! We had two birthday parties in one to go to. Evan and Em's friend Kyra (her birthday was Thursday remember) had her birthday party. It was also her brother Connor's birthday party too. Connor's birthday is December 7th, and my friend Marie decided last year she was going to try the combo birthday party since the kid's birthdays are so close together. She figured while they're so young and she can get away with it, since the kids don't know better, why not. I don't blame her. Birthday parties are a lot of work! By the time you plan, make food, bake, buy presents, and have a houseful of people, who wants to do it all over again two or three weeks later.

Marie kept the party simple this year and just invited family and us. We felt honored to get the invite since Evan and Em were the only kids invited. Marie and Jim are my kid's Godparents so they're like family to us! The party was at their house in Bellevue. It was nice for the kids to get the chance to play since we don't see them too often. Usually just at birthdays, school breaks sometimes, and a few times in the summer. It was also nice for us to catch up with Jim and Marie. I also got to catch up with Marie's parents whom I haven't seen in about 4 years so that was a nice surprise to see them there. Marie and I were roommates in college, and her parents were always so gracious to welcome me over to their house throughout our college years. The big surprise when we walked in was Kyra got her haircut. Maries' never cut her hair before and she got it chopped into a short bob. It's really cute. Kyra donated 11 inches of her hair to "Locks For Love." Isn't that awesome. Here's some pics from the birthday party.

Em was giving Kyra a bunch of hugs. I finally caught one of them!

Evan and Em helping Connor with the gift we brought.

Kyra opening the shirt from Ev and Em.

Birthday cake time! Of course the kids couldn't wait until cake time!

We all had a great time. Em was a great helper picking up all the wrapping paper. Em was exhausted and feel asleep right away on the way home. Thanks for inviting us Toburen family!