Christopher's Birthday Dinner

Usually on Saturday's, I either have one of two things going on.... nothing special... or a wedding. But yesterday was neither a "nothing special" Saturday, nor a wedding Saturday... it was Christopher's Birthday Dinner Saturday... which means I was busy ALL DAY doing stuff to make it the best birthday that boy's ever had. And I have to admit, I got a little carried away with colors and buttons and egg rolls... I'll explain.. don't worry.

I love special event dinners at home because it means tons of good food, fun people coming over, games, laughter, and... it means I get to decorate the table. I twittered earlier in the day about trying to find "man flowers" at the farmers' market... but I was unsuccessful so I went home, pulled out my art box, went to "Kate Land" for a while and this is what I emerged with. I was definitely proud of myself for coming up with something "man-enough", yet decorative enough to grace the table we would be sharing his special meal on. As you can see.. I was in a button-y mood.... I think I have Christina and Emily to account for the inspiration since I recently received their wedding invites laced with a button and twine...

Cuff-Link napkin holders.... hurrah!

Here's some shots of Christopher opening presents... he definitely had fun and got some pretty cool stuff from the friends that came... a poop book? Hmm... such a boy present.... thanks to Mr. Kory Kraning of K2 Fitness.
Christopher's meal of choice was Teriyaki Kabob's with rice, fruit salad, and Mom's famous Carrot Cake.... needless to say... we were STUFFED... Kory and Christopher were so full they both had a little food coma going on afterwards...
Even though he's one year older, I think he's definitely become a wiser, happier, and more godly YOUNG man... 
Thanks to my family and our friends Kory, Andrew, and Hayley who made it happen! Stay tuned next Saturday for "Birthday Dinner Part 2- Kate turns another year older"...