I haven’t posted about some big events around here: Eli’s bday, Cora’s bday and Cy’s actual birth. It’s one of those things where you want to spend some time on it, so you put it off till you actually have time, but you never have time, so it never gets done. (Does that make sense?) I’m sure that never happens to you but it happens to me daily. REALLY!
So I’m doing it now!
Right now…
If you’re new around here you may not know that I’m big on matching coordinating the family’s outfits for parties… or anytime we are out together. I’ve even been known to match us to a party theme we are going to… yes I’m that lame.
Boys in aqua. Girls in purple. Kiddos in Eli’s Lids Pirate tees.
Everybody knows Eli is obsessed with all things pirate. (Arrgh!) And this year’s Tall Ships Festival in Dana Point was his bday weekend. Some call it coincidence. We call it destiny! (Arrgh!)
We gathered at Thunderbird Park in Dana Point to break some bread, (aka eat cake) then guests had the option to hit up the Festival. (Arrgh!)
(More about the cake in a few days!)
You know you have awesome cousins when they come to every kiddo bday party even though they are cool and have better things to be doing on a Saturday afternoon don’t have kiddos. My kiddos adore them and they are cuties to boot… 
Guess who Cora Jane loves the most? 
You know that annoying mom who insists on getting every child together for a huge group shot at EVERY gathering???
That’s me. (Arrgh!)
I will admit, it’s kind of a pain… but so worth it later. Who knows, these could be part of a wedding slideshow someday. Not that I’m pro arranged marriages or anything… but I totally am. Not really… really… now you’ll never know!
I mean, look at all the little pirates saying Arrgh… 
My friends and I are very good at making babies. (Take a look at last year’s group shot) Here are the kiddos who couldn’t sit up for the group shot…
Eli’s favorite giftie was from Nannie. The pirate pillowcase (which she made) was the wrapping paper! The gift? Pirate stuff, of course! (Arrgh!)
More birthday updates coming next time…
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Michele says
What a perfect park birthday! Looks like you had gorgeous weather at Thunderbird Park. I never realized you were big on the whole matching family thing. That is totally adorable. And those group photos turned out so good. We’ve been taking a group photo every Nature Play Club outing and it’s so much fun to look back over the months.
Eli's Lids says
We had a great time! Loved that I got to link up to you 🙂