Alex and Nathan's Birthday Party

Alex and Nathan were born 12 days apart (plus 2 years) in June, and with many friends in common, we have been throwing a joint party the past few years.  The longer we have lived here, and the more we have become involved in all the kid activities, the invite list has grown.  We have a nice big backyard, but are pretty tight on the indoor space.  So I watched the weather forecast like Saturday was my wedding day!  And while the forecast called for scattered showers, we lucked out that the rain stopped just before the first guest arrived.  Whew!

This year's theme was Hot Wheels, or race cars.  Or just any cars in general!  The boys love their Hot Wheels and driving them down just about anything, with all their other cars, and carrying them around in their pockets.  

I took a photo of one of their favorite Hot Wheels and jazzed it up for the invitations, and just took the theme from there.

Start your engines!

Alex showing off the sunporch, with checkered flags, race car decals on the windows and a "make your own race car" sticker station.

And here is the cake!  It was supposed to be a whole race car, but looked better as the front half of a race car :)

Alex and Nathan showing off their race car shirts!

The favor bags.

Mimi and Papa arrived a day early, and kept the boys happy while we did last minute prep and set up.  The many days of rain meant Michael was mowing the lawn minutes before the party!

With the rain holding off, we sent everyone around the back to enjoy the back yard!

Up the driveway, with the roller coaster ready to go...

The troops have arrived!

Then slowly moved outside.

Then Papa started the rocket balloon and the kids were in heaven!

Kids, everywhere!

Emily helping Michael with prepping the cake.

Cake time!

Making a wish...

Dylan and Nathan showing off their matching Spiderman shoes.

Heidi and and the littlest guest, Parker.

Two very happy boys!

Thanks everyone for making such a special birthday party for the boys!!