Cinco de Mayo on the eleventh

My brother Mat was born on May 5th. We celebrate his birthday with our version of cinco de Mayo in his honor every year even though for the last few years he hasn't even been in town. He and has lived in Portland, Oregon for about five years and recently moved to the Virgin Islands to work. This year, we agreed to postpone the festivities for a week because he and Kelli would be in town this last week. I think he was a little shocked at how big his birthday--with or without him-- has become.

The rules are that everyone must have a turn-- even the grown ups (Scott and Shelbi).

This is the first year that Anja has understood what was happening.

Let the carnage begin...

Mat and Kelli are now off on their latest adventure in Canada and Alaska. They are getting married while in Alaska this summer and will come back to Utah this fall to celebrate with all of us (not sure if Kelli wants a pinata for the reception, we'll have to ask). We loved having them around for a week and can't wait until they are back. Happy 29th birthday little brother!