a season of birthday parties (post 1 of 3)

From October 3 until the end of February our weekends are JAM PACKED with birthday parties. Pete, Nicki, Gina, Me, friend's kids, Andrew...the list goes on.

For Pete's birthday (this year) we celebrated 4 times...home team, family, friends and just with the kids.


home team

We went to the Rainforest Cafe with our family to say Happy Birthday to my fabulous hubby! We chose there because it was family friendly. As soon as we walked in, Ava LOVED it! She started waving at the monkeys, butterflies and birds that were hanging from the ceiling, and she kept asking to go see the fish. But when the thunderstorm started, she got a little nervous. The gorillas and elephants were yelling and moving...to be honest...it was a little scary. :0/

I also wanted to celebrate with our best friends so I planned a surprise birthday party for Pete at a neighborhood family restaurant. Pete had NO IDEA!!! It was awesome!

Last year we celebrated family style...as usual. Cheesecake Factory, La Finca and Bowling!

And for your viewing pleasure...Pete's 32nd birthday...Oct. 3, 2009

Nicki and Gina have the same birthday, October 8th. Yes, their birthday's are on the same day but 2 years apart. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see Nicki on her birthday because she is Costa Rica but we did Skype and send her a birthday card and some goodies from the kids.

Gina turned 21 this year but still made it over to Mom and Dad's for lunch and birthday cake. :) We poured a glass for Nicki too!

Nicki 22, Gina 20 (Oct. 8, 2010)

Nicki 21, Gina 19 (Oct. 8, 2009)

We celebrate birthdays no matter what the age/number! Our family's birthday traditions are something that will always be close to my heart and Pete and I plan on creating those memories with our kids too.

Come back soon for a post on the tons of fall birthday parties!