late nighter

 It's been quite a while since we have thrown a birthday party with friends for any of our kids. We asked Corbin this year if he would rather do something that we usually don't do as a family or have a couple of friends over for a late nighter. After really pondering this tough decision, he decided on the latter. He got right to work writing out invitations. 
My favorite part... 'and maybe cookies'

I just love how all the boys are squished together on the couch and Corbin's best lady friend is looking quite comfy all by herself.

Like I already mentioned...I am a bit sad to see this boy grow up and have friends become such a big influence, but I have to admit, I am quite grateful for the friends that Corbin has chosen. They are good kids and they really do have so much fun together.

Particularly Corbin's lady friend. She has been like a super fun sister to him. She's not afraid to be honest with Corbin. The two of them can play for hours. She will tackle Corbin to comb his hair or to make him get something done. Like I said, she really is like a sister. I have wondered when it will happen that they will just stop playing together because of the whole boy vs. girl thing and, even though they have had their times, they are still good friends. She even came over several hours before the party to help decorate, clean up, and get things ready. Love this girl! 

The next day was Corbin's actual birthday. We of course did breakfast-in-bed and the brother's gift of the candy bar poster. Then we enjoyed lots of cousin time since we had another Packer cousin baptism to attend. And Corbin was okay with that.