Sleepover and Soda Pop

For the first time ever, we let Alex have a birthday sleepover with several friends.  He's never been that into parties, but he knew what he wanted this year.  Lots of pizza, soda, desserts, candy, and video games.  I guess that is what every teenage boy needs.  He invited 5 friends who all came, and they had a really good time I think.

We made sure the food was provided, and they did the rest.  Eric had a good time playing a little rockband and Super Smash Bros with them since he teaches that group at church.  I was glad he was down there supervising, but really they are a great bunch of boys.

Brian showing everyone his big belly after eating dinner...looks a lot like Alex's probably would (still flat).

Everyone just after they finished stuffing themselves

One of the things the boys did was play the game "Generals".  Three of them networked our three computers to play.  This is one of Alex's favorite things to do with his friends.

And, of course, Rockband is always a fun way to play with a group

Matt on the drums

Even Eric did his part

Alex giving it his all

Derek on the guitar

Three singing at the same time

The next morning...they all made it up.  I had to go to a meeting, so Eric made a big country breakfast with eggs, bacon, pancakes, biscuits, etc.  They pretty much ate everything too.  I'm not sure why the chips are still on the table. :)

Alex opening a giftcard from Derek to Aeropostale.  Alex likes shopping there.  Recently, Alex went to a birthday party with over twenty kids from his grade, and he was the only one that brought an actual gift (and felt embarrassed...although I don't think he should have).  Everyone else brought giftcards...I'm told that it's either giftcards or cash for teens these days. 

Brian giving a "Brian look".

Alex getting ready to open the three big gifts from the Howe boys.  I was a little suspicious when they arrived, and felt bad I would miss it.

Boy, do they know this boy well...there's nothing he loves more than soda.

But that's not all, here's another!

And, he hit the jackpot here...7 more 2-liters of soda pop...all different flavors.

I don't think he's planning to share...it's probably the best gift he's ever received! 

A total of (10) 2-liter sodas in all!  What a sugar rush this will be! I hope he drinks responsibly!! :)  Remind me to thank the Howes' mother for the constant state of hyperactivity my son will be in for the next 2 weeks (no, really I thought it was very clever :)).  He now has them safely stored in his "soda cellar".  It's an attic space that opens from his bedroom closet.  It stays nice and cool there in the winter months.

And his last gift, a giant bag of Twizzlers with a giftcard to Wal-Mart.  Another success...I think his friends know him VERY well!