Just your typical Pirate & Cow themed party

On Saturday, we held a Post-Finalization and Pre-Baptism Bash for Matthew. Despite my conviction that I could not possibly get the house cleaned in time, I think we managed to pull it off fairly successfully!

It was so much fun to have our friends and families over. Living away from our families, we are usually visiting them -- it was a nice change of pace to have everyone at our place and to have a chance to repay the favor of the many meals they have made for us! Even Jan and Phil came from Cleveland, which was such a lovely surprise! Here is Jan meeting Matthew, who was quite taken with her (or her glasses).Everything started out calmly enough. You know, typical party -- quiet conversation, reading books . . . then the cake is served . . .

and next thing you know, David's dressed like a pirate . . .
Grandpa Frank and Uncle Zack are forced to take cover as a cow and a pirate duel . . .
and Matthew accelerates his jumping until he is just a blur of motion! No more frosting for you, little man!