Birthday festivities in our house always start with pizza.



Next come the presents.

This was a can of cashews.



This was beef jerky.



This is a can of popcorn (snacks are a popular gift in our household).



Then came the expected gifts. Each year I make collage picture frames for Ray's birthday. One for each kid. Each picture is of that kid and Ray together. These are always the favorite gifts. This year, the kids decorated the "wrapping paper" as well.

This is apparently a shark:





The big guy on this one is supposed to be Ray, and the little blue picture in the bottom is Drew jumping into the swimming pool into Ray's arms.



Notice that somebody wasn't a happy camper at this point.





Megan's just had scribbles on it. She doesn't really draw yet.





After presents, we usually have cake and ice cream. But Ray isn't a big cake fan, so he always gets brownies.



Blowing out all five candles (I forgot to buy candles).



Notice the spittle guard:



Megan praying for the dessert (and Ray...uh...pointing at her).



Notice the separate plates. Food can't touch, you know.



Hopefully he had a good birthday. Only one more year until he turns 30!