Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Double The Fun!

Welcome, the party's just starting!


The streamers, balloons, and dinner tableware all are color coordinated

Take a sneak peek at the TWO cakes, each twin got his favorite.


This was just part of our delicious dinner



Eleven candles on each cake




I warned the boys that any hijinks would be made public on my blog!





Time for gift opening
Welcome! Come along with me to the very special party we went to tonight. Twins Caleb and Connor were born 11 years ago today, and went home from the hospital in outfits we gave them. Ever since then, we have never missed a birthday, and watched them grow into awesome boys who are so smart that they have always been in their school's gifted class. Instead of a big party, tonight was an elegant dinner party just for family, and we were invited. We were honored to be counted among family. This was nicer than a big party because we got to have quality time with them, and a delicious home cooked meal. We also started having bible studies with them this summer, and they have really been delightful. These boys are able to grasp concepts that some adults cannot. I think God likes rejoicing at parties, because he ordered the Israelites to have several feasts a year, and these people knew how to party!! At one feast, they partied for seven days, and God filled them with so much joy that they partied for seven more after that!! Another time, they had 2,000 bulls and 17,000 sheep and goats. Hmmm...lots of good protein, but I would have missed the cake and ice-cream!







19 comments:

Anonymous said...

Happy Birthday to the twins. Looks like a wonderful dinner and party and they seem very excited with their gifts.

Reanaclaire said...

wow..what awesome twins..i love looking at the kids with same faces.. and trying to spot their difference if possible.. lol..

Kilauea Poetry said...

These are terrific photos..they look like their having a blast! I love when colors are coordinated! I really zoomed in on the cakes at the table, but you had a close up- what a fancy job! Looks sort of old fashioned- the streamers, balloons and that are so festive! My younger son's middle name is Caleb.
Well, I think having a dinner like this is more preferable than a big party as well. Great peek & share- I'm glad you could do this..they look like rascals (lol)-but I'm sure they're sweet:))

MadSnapper said...

this is a first for me, Twin Cakes! love that close up shot and what a super duper idea to have a dinner with family and 2 cakes. this is a happy story to start my day. made me smile looking at them. you are blessed with great friends and church family

srp said...

What a great time they are having. It looks like the twins are color coordinated as well.... opposites, just like the cakes.

Ruth's Photo Blog said...

Looks like you all had a great time.I am fascinated by the decorations on the cake.It looks easy to do and yet is so colorful.Thanks for inviting me to join you at this party.
❤ Ruth

Mary Bergfeld said...

What a delightful story. It is wonderful to have friends who are as close as family. It looked like quite a party. I hope you have a wonderful day. Blessings...Mary

Beverly said...

How wonderful that you have been a part of their lives all these years. It looks like they had a grand time.

Stephanie V said...

What a wonderful party! I love those cakes! All the colors make it so exciting. Your header is a party all by itself. How special these young fellows must be!

Remington said...

What a great party!

Arti said...

The kids sure look like they had a wonderful time...
'Happy birthday' to them:)
Best wishes:)

George said...

What a wonderful birthday party. I think it's neat that they had twin cakes, but I guess that's the best way to make sure each twin has his own candles to blow out.

From the Kitchen said...

That looks like one delicious party for some cute boys. Did you have a piece of each cake?

Yes, I have a small herb garden (mostly in pots).

Best,
Bonnie

ruthi said...

awesome Ginny. The cakes are great. love it. and the boys horsing around photo is fantastic. they knew it will go publish that is why they made it a point to make it look funny. boys are like that. so glad that you had a wonderful party.

Rose said...

looks like a great party. thanks for your comment on my blog re Lourdes. yes, every hour church service in a different language, not certain at night. yes, i can get very emotional.

Betsy Banks Adams said...

Cute post, Ginny.... I laughed at your last statement... I would prefer the ice cream and cake too..... ha ha

You all have been special to those twins and to that family all of their lives... That is so neat!!!! What bright and happy boys!!!!! Looks like a wonderful party... It was decorated perfectly....

Neat post.... Happy Birthday to Caleb and Connor. I'm so glad that you all are teaching them the Bible. How special is that.

Hugs,
Betsy

Ann, Chen Jie Xue ι™ˆζ΄ι›ͺ said...

Congratuations. I am sure they had a wonderful time because they have a wonderful mum.

I have twin siblings too, but they are boy/girl and they are 45 years old.

This trampoline is in Australia, my br0ther's house. They have everything, but I don't envy them. God has given me enough.

SquirrelQueen said...

Wow, it looks like a great party. The twin cakes look delicious and the decorations are fantastic.

Happy Birthday Caleb & Connor!

Fred Alton said...

The kind of party I love!

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