May Birthdays

Brennan and Charlotte were born exactly 4 years and 1 day apart. And that one extra day almost didn't happen. But thankfully my doctor agreed it was okay for me to be pregnant a few more hours. So the first weekend in May is always a crazy one around here. We make a big deal out of our kids on their birthdays but we don't make a big deal out of the parties. Does that make sense? It's just how we do things. I'm thankful that both Brennan and Charlotte are still okay doing a joint birthday party. We try to make their actual day special for each of them. But as long as I can get a way with a joint party, I will!

So we went to the park and invited our family and friends from our small group at church. These are the people we share life with, so whether of not they have kids the same ages as our kids, it just seems right to share our joys with them. These are the people who we want to be the most influential in our kids lives!

Enjoy the pictures:

(all the kids)

(Brennan 8 years old)

(Charlotte 4 years old)

(totally into the whole "make a funny face" picture thing)

(Aunt Lisa seems to be holding court here. I wonder what story she was telling?)

(Margo enjoying cake)

(Char on her actual day)

(The gift Brennan wanted the most? Shoes.)

(When you think food coloring is from the devil {grin} you have to get creative with cake decorating)