Celebrating 8 & 10….efficiently

Dwayne and I had his holiday work party the night before, but we decided to make both that and the youngers’ co-birthday party happen the same weekend.  I love that family is willing to drive this way for a small birthday party.  We had make-your-own panini sandwiches, which Dwayne quickly, rationally, rechristened “porninis”. 

Since they spent the night at Gramma’s the night before (and I spend the week working), I sent them over with pans and brownie mix and Gramma helped them make their own birthday cakes.  When they came to their own birthday party, I gave them frosting and candles and they did their own decorating.  I’m not sure I’ve ever made any of my kids (or hubby) a birthday cake, but even at ages 8 and 10, they do a better job than I would.

It’s a tough call if Wesley likes presents or time with Parker more.  But both, he can handle!

Thanks for celebrating with us, family and friends!