This marks the third family birthday party I’ve missed in as many weeks.  Yesterday the family back home celebrated my nephew Connor’s fifth birthday.

Since he’s older than his brother (who recently turned three), the event included organized games.  Thanks to the Internet, we can all enjoy being part of the festivities.

I’ll get to see this crew in just a couple of weeks.  Yeah!!!!!

The older kids can handle organized games.

Fun with balloons.

Connor has lots and lots and lots of cousins.

Relay races!

And presents!

Everyone is curious…

…and wants to help unwrap the gifts.

The boys in this photo are all my nephews (Connor to the left, Tommy in Lucy’s arms, and David peering into Connor’s gift bag).

We all love diggers (me included)!

And of course, there’s cake.

Everyone helps blow out the candles.

And then heads outside for some rowdier fun.