B's Other B-Day Parties

Of course, we had to have a birthday party for Bentley when his dad and opa were home. He and great-grandma shared a birthday dinner and cake. The past two years we've made them separate cakes, but because their birthday was on a Monday Kara had already made Bentley two birthday cakes and two more cakes would have been more than our household could eat! (Family came over on Saturday and there was yet another birthday cake--for great-grandma.)

Why so many cakes? On Sunday evening (the 30th), B celebrated his birthday with Grandpa Tim, Grandma Karen, Tyler, Tom, and Ashley. Kara made a cake to send over with him. Then there was his party with his friends Monday afternoon. And, finally, Monday evening his and great-grandma's party with Matt and Mark. Lots of cake!

For dinner Bentley chose macaroni and cheese. Kara made roast and potatoes for great-grandma. We served a nice dinner on our fine Fiestaware. It took a while to clean up the dishes. Bentley was getting very impatient to open his third and final pile of gifts.

Great-grandma was quite impressed with the number of presents B had to open. He had gifts from Grandma Vicki (at least three), a gift from Greta (a family friend of Matt's), a gift from urompa (a galactic grabber that was a big hit), six or more gifts from his mom and dad (small gifts, nothing extravagant), and three gifts from his opa and I.

Great-grandma had two gifts (chocolate and a Kindle reader). I'm sure Bentley will share his gifts with great-grandma--she was asking for a grabber just the other day. She said B's was a little short for her. I bet she'll enjoy the games he was given--and the magnifying glass, too. Who can't use a little magnification when trying to read?

Here's a few party photos. There are none of great-grandma because she requested no photos be taken and since it was her birthday, we had to honor her request.