Eli's "Un-Birthday"

When I found out I would most likely be having my third child close to Christmas it got me thinking.....  Everyone I knew who had a birthday near this glorious holiday hated the fact that it was sort of tied into Xmas.  Then when I had my child three days before on December 22nd, I knew that I needed to think of something extra special to separate his birth from the festivities.  Last summer I came up with this awesome idea to host an "Un-Birthday" party for him every summer on June 22nd for his 1/2 birthday.  So far we have done two of these celebrations and I have loved the chance he has to have presents and a special party just for him and I love that it sort of spreads out his presents over the year.  We still have a little family dinner on his real birthday that is complete with cake and balloons, but on his un-birthday we hold a little party and give him presents and cupcakes.  I think that when he gets a little older, this will be when we also have his friend parties as well.  This summer it was a little chaotic time for us, as we were in the midst of packing up our house and moving in with my parents until our final move to New Hampshire.  We were still able to fit in a little party for him that included swimming, pizza, presents and cupcakes!  We are so thankful to all of our family that has supported this decision we have made about E's birthday and their willingness to celebrate with us for his "Un-Birthday."  WE cannot wait to celebrate more birthdays and unbirthdays with you Mr E!!! You truly bring so much love and happiness into our home.

Eli and Robby were super excited to find cupcakes at the store that were TMNJ themed {ie: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles}

Esther gave Maddie this lovely little headpiece and Miss M announced that it was her Rapunzel hair like from the movie "Tangled" and stated that now all she needs is to earn enough money to buy a Rapunzel dress and shoes.  Too bad that her Rapunzel hair did not last long enough to arrive in NH with us.

cute Kater bug with a cupcake face

Zacky also enjoying his super messy cupcake

Eli LOVED his new Cars rolling backpack and monster trucks that he got from his party!