12

Will turned 12 back on August 18 and we had multiple celebrations for our big birthday boy! Will's birthday was on a Saturday this year, and we asked him what he wanted to do for his special day. All he wanted was a quiet day at home with dinner out at the Melting Pot. And, of course, he wanted to open his gifts right away!

He got books and a puzzle egg, but the best gift was a D&D dice mat that rolls up! He loved it! (This was all Gene -- I take no credit in even knowing dice mats are a thing.)

Dinner out at the Melting Pot -- our new favorite special-occasion spot!

Our dinner was so big that we saved cupcakes for Sunday evening. I clearly believe in celebrating birthdays as much as possible.  

The following weekend, we met up at Mike and Jess's house for another summer birthday celebration dinner.  

Jess made Bacalhau a Gomes de Sa, which is a family favorite.

Cupcakes for Will and me 

and presents!

 Summer birthday babies

Happy 12th birthday to my sweet, smart, funny 7th grader!