Because their good friend was coming to town (they did not know, of course) I suggested to John that we throw the boys a surprise birthday party before either of their birthdays was even on their mind.  This was a crazy idea… so we went for it.

Nan assisted by taking Stewart, Nigel, and Andrew to her house to power wash her deck.  When she brought them back at 5:15 P.M. our family room was filled with quite a few of their favorite people.

They ate…

Swam in arctic cold water.

Played football.

And helped these awesome young men celebrate their birthdays.