So, we had a party for the boys and a few of their friends at Millenium Park this past weekend. I felt guilty, because I put lots less thought/time into their party than I did for Josie's...mostly out of pure exhaustion from the week and lack of time. I am glad boys can do most anything to have fun together...we played baseball, football, ran in the splash pad, and played on the park equipment. And of course ate:) The funniest part of the day: I hadn't reserved the gazebo because it costs $30 to rent out (I'm a total cheapskate), and I was hoping like crazy that it would be available. Well, not only was it not available, there was a HUGE b'day party in it. They were gracious enough to let us borrow one table, but we had to put it out in the blazing sun, which was making my cupcakes start to literally melt. We set them on blankets on the ground under the table, hoping to shade them. Well, a little dog (who was off leash, for the record) very nearly ate them before I chased him away. Twice. My goodness, that would have been bad. There was no back up plan for that. It was a fun day, but I must say I am glad there are no birthdays for a while. Oh, check out Nile's shirt in the first picture! Who knew there was a St. Louis I Club group. Nile joined, and wore this shirt to root on the Hawks as they played Iowa State...did I mention we could've kicked ourselves for scheduling the party at the same time the Hawks played?! We had no idea until it was too late. The things you do for your kids:)
Having a blast in the splash pad
Josie and Caite, her little friend (my friend Rachel's daughter)
Seth and his buddies.
Well, my energy simply fell short and I didn't attempt some of the cool cake ideas I was planning to-it was a horribly crazy and tiring week. Thankfully, the boys didn't care one bit (love them) and simple was fine. This is supposed to be a lightsaber, btw:)
My sweet friend Rachel, helping me put on the finishing touches
Seth and his buddies at the party-Seth, of course, being the one whose face is covered by an arm:(
Nile and Josie getting back from a bike ride...just threw in this random photo.
Josie's cards for the boys...I couldn't believe how long and hard she worked on these (45 min. straight). Then she told me exactly what to write to each of them. I didn't have the heart to tell her that her J was backwards, though she has been doing great at remembering most of the time. And now she does what she calls "fancy letters", with swirls in her name...she just puts them wherever she wants, even if it's in the middle of her previously written name! It kills me, but it was her card, after all, so I didn't say a word:)
2 comments:
Great cupcake/sword idea! I am glad the dog didn't get them! The kids looked like they had so much fun! Josie's cards are so precious and well done!
Seeing the pictures of young Gabe reminds me of him saying his name as "Bebee Hee-her." I can still hear his little voice in my memory.
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