I read an article over the weekend about a mom who threw a birthday party for her daughter, with a pageant theme, and the local Miss Whatever attended. This seems really over the top to me. We've never really had birthday parties--we have a special dinner, with menu chosen by birthday kid, cake, and gift is a book which everyone signs with a special message. But I guess with 14 kids at home, it's always a party.
Anyone else have any thoughts on birthday parties?

GG