Ahoy Matey! Captains Ryan and Evan Be 5!

What a day! After many months of planning it was finally time to celebrate our Peas with a pirate parrrrty. We had a great time and once again the weather was fabulous. There were, however, MANY bumps on the road to pull this party off. But you know what? Hallelujah any how. I was on cloud 9 the entire day because my boys were turning five! I was so happy to celebrate my miracle boys and nothing was going to steal my joy! Not even a flat tire on the way home with the cake!

Love the look on Evan's face when he first saw Jake!

See how much fun we had? Once again we had family, Cousin Betty, Auntie Angie, and Quan, come all the way from Michigan and Alabama to celebrate with us. Let's not forget about our friends, old and new, who joined us as well. Ryan and Evan felt so special and loved and that's what made this such an amazing party. I don't know how many home parties I have left in me, but each and every late night, burned finger, stressful moment, order problem, trip to the craft store, ruined shirt, flat tire, lopsided cake, forgotten birthday candle, missed picture (the drink station was SO super cute and I forgot to take a picture!) and fussy birthday boy was worth it. June 8, 2009 wasn't a happy day for us. There was too much fear since my Peas were born three months too soon. Now, I can truly say that we've reclaimed the day. June 8th will forever be a day of celebration and joy. Not only will we celebrate the lives of Ryan and Evan, our two miracle boys, but we will acknowledge how awesome and able our God is. He not only saved our babies, but he's kept them from any hurt, harm, or danger that prematurity could have caused. They are funny, smart, happy, and healthy big boys. Happy, Happy Birthday Ryan and Evan. You two are loved so much by so many. Here's to you.