* Little Mann is FOUR! [Gabriel's Bday Party]

Sunday we attended Gabriel's 4th Birthday party!
[i just LOVE this little guy!]
Aaron and I were a little late since we were just getting back in town from a weekend in Duluth for my friend Kimberly's wedding [a #miloloveskiki post soon to follow]. Avrie was already at the party seeing that she spent the weekend fishing with grandma and grandpa Paul at the cabin [another post to follow].
We arrived to the cutest little "Ninja Turtle's Party!" of course my sister had everything coordinating- she sets birthday party standards pretty high! She does a GREAT job every year, and all for her little dude!
Gabriel was decked out in a cute NT tee shirt with a little red mohawk. Him and Avrie were chowing down on lunch [which was delicious!]. Grandpa Billy had fun feeding Avrie cupcakes and cookies. Grandparents really do enjoy spoiling their grandkids!
[at one point she sneaked onto the cupcake table and had her little hands and lips on more than 1 cupcake. she's got a sweet tooth like her mommy]
Soon it was time for cake! Gabriel had his very own turtle cake along with red, purple, orange and blue cupcakes for everyone else to enjoy. My sister does such a great job with her creativity and baking skills. 'Mann They're Tasty Cupcakes' sure knows how to whip up delicious party treats!
[#blurred cutie "i'm FOUR!"]
After cake & a birthday song for the birthday boy [he just LOVES it when everyone sings to him! so cute!] it was time for presents! This year Gabriel had a little assistant. Avrie seemed to REALLY love all of his birthday cards and tissue paper- haha!
[boys and their toys!]
Little Mann got some really neat stuff! Uncle Aaron and I got him two John Deere semi's and trailers each with a piece of JD equipment on them, tractors, loaders and a combine! He loved it! We also got him a Disney Cars nerf football and I even thru in a TON of toy cars that I have been collecting for him all year. My gift for him wouldn't be complete without a set of temporary tats- so he got a Captain America set as well.
After presents we spent time just visiting & enjoying the sunshine and HOT temps! 
 [AV and Gabriel were playing in ice cold cooler water and "washing grass"]  
Jamie, Amber and I took our usual cousin/kids. I joked about us taking this picture well into their teens! That will be so fun! Jamie and I also make sure we get at least ONE photo with Avrie and Gabriel- we love to display our proud Auntie love!
[we love our little cuties!]
Avrie also "boing boing-ed" on the trampoline for a while. Between bouncing with Big Cousin Tristan & watching the trains go by with their loud whistles, I had to literally drag her away from it. I got a few cute pictures of her having so much fun. I also took a couple of videos- but I am way too lazy to upload onto YouTube right now... I'll save that for another day...
[her little legs were moving so fast! hehe]
With the party winding down- we decided to head out and get home so that Avrie could give her dad his father's day presents [and ANOTHER post to follow for that!]. Going thru my camera, I had to include these last few random photos from the party...
1. justins head tats 2. nakey baby 3. AVs cheeser smile! 4. 1 year old, CHASEY!
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Great Party Sister!! and a VERY Happy Happy Birthday to my nephew, Gabriel!  My little Gaby Baby!