We hosted our boys birthday party on Sunday.  To start this weekend off, the grandparents drove up to visit and attend the party.  Logan warmed up to grandparents quickly this time and was showing much affection to them too.  I saw him asking to play and throwing himself to them for hugs which were quite surprising, yet encouraging, to see.  Connor on the other hand was more reserved.  He did not want to go to the grandparents, but would happily wave and smile to them from a distance.  However, if Stuart and I were out of sight, Connor would then be quite content being carried by Grandma.  They both had some great bonding time especially on Saturday while Stuart and I did some more party preparation. 

     Finally the big day arrived.  The Grandparents came to the house early in the morning to get started.  Stuart and Grandpa loaded up their SUVs to deliver all the supplies to the park and to set up the picnic area.  Grandma stayed at the house to play with the boys while I finished preparing the foods.  Then we took off to pick up more items from Whole Foods.  We were able to have Connor taking his morning nap during the drive as we had planned, and as a bonus, Logan also took a powernap to freshen up before the party.  We finally arrived at the park at 10:40am, a little late.  There were still a lot of setting up to do, ie. placing the table covers, tying down the balloons and setting up the food tables.  Fortunately, we had the early comers, the Tsaos and Kathy/kids, help us out tremendously.  Then more people arrived and helped set up the games that we had bought for the kids.  The Grandparents were very helpful and watched the kids which freed us up during the set up in addition the entire party as well. 

     The party had a great turn out.  Many of our good friends were able to attend to help us celebrate our boys’ birthdays and I believe we were able to meet up and talk with most of our guests.  We brought many different park toys to entertain the kids, and I think they did serve that purpose.  The kids, including Logan, appeared having a great time running around and playing with everything.  The big hit ones were the stomp rocket, the Trac ball and the Styrofoam airplanes.  Connor was very happy watching all the commotion too.  My job for the party was to have adequate foods for everyone, and Stuart’s was to ensure the kids were well entertained. 

  After a few hours of fun in the sun and the cakes had been served, the party finally adjourned so everyone could go home to catch a nap.  Thanks to our good friends helping us clean up the picnic area and re-loading our cars with all the presents. 

     Logan is very excited to open all the wonderful presents he received.  So far, he has been opening 2-3 presents a day.  Their birthday celebration will probably continue for another week and a half with this gift opening rate.  This was a great birthday party weekend, and we now have many wonderful photos to cherish (photos).