We traveled on the day after Delia's birthday and arrived just in time for Cole's birthday, so one day in Chicago was spent having a combination birthday party for the two cousins.
Kris and I worked out all the details for the party over email. We went with a Party Animal theme since Cole and Delia share a love for animals. I designed an invitation and ordered a bunch of animal print stuff. Kris opened her home to a huge crowd of people, planned a delicious menu of fun finger-foods and baked an adorable cake.
Delia showed so much enthusiasm opening her gifts. Everyone was very generous and I just loved that finally each family member could see her reactions in person.
It sounds silly perhaps, but to hear family sing "Happy Birthday to You!" not via the phone was another special highlight.
Though some look a little pooped out from the party, here are all the VM cousins, the only picture we got of all 7 of them from the week. We are so blessed to have our nieces and nephews share a closeness in age and a close bond. What fun they had playing together and getting to know each other better!
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