Time for a Party

This past Saturday we had a joint birthday party for Ashton and Shepherd.  It is Hunter's year to have the solo party which means the smaller party was for Ash and Shep. It turned out to be an awesome 70 degree fall day with the perfect amount of people.  Each boy invited a friend or two and then add our families in and we had a great day.

The Set Up
We had the power wheels track all set up in the woods.  Thanks to all the adults who had to take turns getting kids unstuck from the path, we also had a painted soccer field, and a croquet set all set up.  Lots of things to do in our little back yard.

The stainglass in the door is something that GrandpaGordie made years ago.  It was nice to have a little piece of him with us.

The drink table and when time, the cake table.  Ashton wanted a football cake and Shepherd wanted cars.

Lunch was tacos... this was so easy and inexpensive and good and kid friendly to do for this amount of people

 Nolan had control of my camera most of the time which translates to Nolan took funny, awkward pictures of people.  So, I take very little responsibility for the pictures taken during this event.

Cousin Caelum

Mantis following Caelum's lead

Leah, Anna, and Great aunt Joan

Jessica (Madi's mom) and Jodi (Karson and Connor's mom)

Joan getting some baby time with Sami.

singing Happy Birthday.  I think the only ones missing in this picture are Leah's kids (Jackson and Will) and Madi and she close bc her shirt was in another picture from the singing.

Blowing out the candles

Slicing some cake for Leah and Jackson with Chad's family in the background.  Sandee, Papa Hub, Chad, Aunt Joan, and Grandma hanging out by the door.

Nolan and my mother thought this picture was hysterical.  So go ahead and take a laugh at my expense... this is what 29.5 weeks pregnant looks like... blah)... But I least I was able to eat some cake ;)  This picture is also for all the liars (haha) who say that "you are all belly"... obviously not. 

Oddly enough, Nolan took a lot of close up pictures of dad... with his rosemary twigs in his Tilly hat.  They are both odd ones.

Mantis, Zach, and my mom

GrandmaDean and Julie listening to Charlee.

The loot.  The boys got some great gifts from a soccer goal to Nerf guns to books and mini air hockey.  Basketballs, Lincoln logs, whoopie cushion, cash, gift cards, pajamas and shoes.  Plus, annual passes to the zoo and The Children's Musuem, I think they made out pretty good.  Thank you to everyone for the sweet gifts.  The boys have loved everything! 

After the party, we got the soccer goal up and they boys played.

This present Shepherd opened after the party.  He had requested it at least a month ago so when everyone left, he asked if his birthday was over.  I told him his party was over and he asked about his "Cars book."  I told him he might get that for his birthday.  He just didnt understand so I ran inside and wrapped it and gave it to him.  Happy Boy!  He plays with these cars all the time.

 So, party was a success.  It was great seeing our family and friends intermix and the boys had a great time.  Thank you to those of you who cam and celebrated with us.