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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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...
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...
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Great Party Sister!! and a VERY Happy Happy Birthday to my nephew, Gabriel!