Shared Birthday Party

Like last year, Jillian and Tor combined their birthday parties into one Saturday night event. Sweetie Pie had turned 17 on Thursday, and the Big Mister would turn 12 on Sunday. Mom made her chocolate cake, of course:

It was a big crowd of family and friends. Kenny and Rory helped entertain everyone. The kids enjoyed all of the nice gifts they received:

Dinner was beef stew, chili and sourdough bread, at Jillian and Tor's request:

After the party, we went to watch RA Long boys basketball beat Foster in the regional state championship, then saw a near-brawl break out afterwards.