a birthday at the beach

We celebrated Sam’s 3rd birthday in Rockport, Tx. this year with a small party outside on the back deck. This was our first time to celebrate a birthday for one of our boys in Texas. It was simple and fun and oh so very hot outside!!
My family was in town visiting during Sam’s special day, so his cousins were able to join in all the fun (next week, we’ll get to have a second celebration when Joe’s family is in town for the 4th of July!).
We had a big fish fry thanks to the huge red fish caught by the men in our family. I made beach cupcakes. My mom and sister-in-law helped cook, decorate, and wrap presents. Colin and Rylee helped Sam and Peter play with the balloons. And the birthday boy just showed up with a big smile on his face!









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I see that Sam got one of our favorite books for his birthday!
Great party! It was so much fun. I think the birthday boy enjoyed every minute of it.
i hardly ever go on blogs, but yours is a RESOURCE for me
so fun to see all these pics of your wonderful little boys!!!
so fun Jenny! You’re so creative. love those cupcakes. and either Sam was swimming or sweating big time during those pics! happy birthday, buddy!