A Celebration of Sorts... for 30!

Last night we celebrated the passage of time for Donny and Michelle as they rapidly approach 30. In attendance were Russ & Emily and there two kids; Carter and Elli, Donny & Lena and baby Cora, Emily & Eric, and then us course that Beins bunch. We played some games and enjoyed some tasty treats.

Here's the group awaiting the birthday cupcakes (those giant ones from Costco).

Here's the birthday girl and her little sidekick.

Here's where things get crazy with the cupcake challenge. Yeah - so I'm going to stuff that thing into my mouth and eat it in one bite... let's see what happens.

I think that is where my gag-reflex is fighting the cupcake entering my throat. I think I got 7/8 of the cupcake in one bite, bits and pieces fell off in the process and frosting was all over.

These are the onlookers who promptly asked, "Can we do that too?" - "No."

Conner going to attempt it until Mom steps in with the camera.

Our local videographer/jounralist - Eric did a great job capturing the evening.

Lena getting her game face on - go Team 1 and Prestige Worldwide. FYI - Prestige Worldwide won. Those are Em and Eric's heads awaiting the show.

Ahh, the birthday kids. Two cousins sharing the day of their birth together... again, one more time. And to think Michelle was almost name Marie. Phew.

It was a fun night, glad everyone could come over and hang out. Now the fun of the week lies ahead of us. Oh wait, it's not going to be that fun.