Happy Half-Birthday! It's a Luau!

 All the kids eating outside - it was, luckily, a nice evening!

 The tropical fish pinata. I converted it into a pull-string one myself. Note to self: Next time, just shell out the money for a factory made pullstring one. Did not work so well!!

 Family and Friends

 A gift card to Lost in Fun! Excellent!

 Xander in his new Iron man mask. This has proven to be a big hit!

 Will with his new Thor hammer. Loved it!

 All the cousins before the pinata!

 Grace and Sarah (the american girl doll) in matching outfits made by Grandma Ellen.

 More outdoor toys!

Will and his Thor mask!

Last Sunday was the kids' birthday party. As the title says, it was a luau. We decorated with bright colors, leis and flowers. We had family over for dinner, a pinata, ice cream sundaes and fun! The kids really had a good time, even though the boys were an hour late to their own party! (They had a t-ball game at 4:30 and all the guests came at 5. They got home a little before 6 when we were ready to eat.) The kids got lots of fun presents, including gift certificates to the movies, mini golf, ice cream, restaurants and Lost in Fun. Gifts that keep on giving for mom and dad, too!! They are begging to go see Cars 2 and we will sometime soon. The boys have been playing superheroes everyday, they love their new Thor and IronMan things. Grace got 2 matching outfits for her and Sarah and has been playing with Sarah a lot! Thanks to everyone for fun presents and celebrating the half-birthday milestone with us! It's been a great year!