My little brother's birthday is this week, so what better way to celebrate than to have a family cookout birthday party.  I've been in mad party planning mode for a couple of weeks.  We've been gone on vacation for the past week so as soon as we got back home it was crunch time. 

Since my brother is a world traveler, the party was map themed complete with map paper garlands, map table cloth, and a tiny shopping cart full of sweet treats (an inside joke in the family). 

Instead of cake we had cookies and brownies with milk, Zach's dessert of choice.  It was even nice enough to eat outside, which is very rare for August.

{Juicy summer fruits}

{Grilled cheeseburgers, roasted vegetables, fruit, and baked corn on the cob}

{Party girl}

{She loves her daddy}

{Sitting with Aunt Mandy}

{Hanging out with the birthday boy}

I got him this shirt for his birthday.  I thought it was appropriate since he travels a lot.  It was a nice day, with good food and family.  Happy birthday Zach!