The official 13th birthday party!

It is an Ian birthday tradition - for several years now, I have hosted a backyard football party in honor of Ian's big day. This started the year that Ian decided he wanted to play football. While that never came to fruition, this is a small way of getting to enjoy the game on a very casual basis. He is allowed to invite a small group of friends (who like my cooking :) for football, food, and fun.
Did I mention a sleepover?

BJ helps Ian check the card while Shane enjoys the spaghetti in the background....

While Ben and Alan recover from some serious backyard football...

TRUST ME, you do NOT want to know what was SO funny...
but I LOVE this picture!!!
Isn't that what birthdays are all about?

Alan expands on the topic and keeps the troops laughing!

PS, I am still recovering from no sleep Friday night - these boys did not fall asleep until 6:30 am!!!
Gourmet breakfast was at 9. :)