2 1/2 birthday party

2nd half birthday party

I know I have mentioned it a million times, we have decided to celebrate the kids' half birthday every year. So, we had a party with family on Sunday night at our house. Everyone came over and ate way too much food, then we opened presents, sang happy birthday and ate cake and ice cream. This is the first time that they've really understood what was happening. For several days before, we talked to them about having a birthday party with cake and how all their family was coming over. We would hear Will talking about birthdays during the day. He would even tell people and objects "Happy birthday." Cute. They really got into the present thing this time. They loved ripping the paper and wanted to open and play with the toy right away. It was hard to keep them moving from present to present. And they had a ton of presents. What spoiled kids! They did get lots of fun things including a basketball hoop (which Will LOVES, it's all he wants to do.) Dick Vitale, from ESPN, talks when you make a basket. One of his lines is "Swish-a-roo, baby." Will walks around the house saying that now. They got lots of dress up clothes, more Little People sets, Legos, bubbles and sidewalk chalk and a huge swimming pool. I've invited a multiples club family over on Thursday and we're going to get the pool out and let all the kids play outside all morning (the goal is to tire them out for a good afternoon nap!) Thank you to everyone who came and made it a great party.