Eat Your Peas!: Daniel's 4th Birthday Party

We had Daniel's birthday party last weekend, September 1st. This was the first year we've done it at our house, and though we only invited a few families, it turned out to be a big celebration! There were 14 adults, 7 "big" kids, and 4 babies there!

We had planned to do a wild animal themed party, but a few days before the party, I showed a picture of the proposed lion cake to Daniel, and he got the saddest look on his face. When I asked him what was wrong, he said, "I don't want to do an animal party!" So, since we hadn't actually done a whole lot of planning (nothing like the last minute!), we switched everything to a "cars" theme. We attempted to play red light/green light and one other musical chairs type game, but only the few biggest kids could understand, so we gave up. The kids ran around the yard, playing in the sprinkler, throwing water balloons, jumping in the inflatable pool, and playing on the water-filled tarp. They also loved having David pull them around in the wagon! Overall, I think it was a success. Daniel seemed happy, and that's what matters most at a birthday party! He loved his cake and is excited to turn four in a few days! He doesn't understand that there won't be another party on his actual birthday, and we'll see how that turns out!

Just so I can remember twenty years from now.......

In attendance were:

Abuelo & Abuela - Crazy Creatures gears toy
Uncle Luis - car racetrack

RJ, Wendy, Riley, Aubrey, Lily, and Maddie Calvo- play-doh kitchen set

Stephen, Lindi, and Vaughn Berry - Brown Bear What Do You See books and game

Raymond, Tina, Noah, Christian, and Wyatt - board book kit and Batman truck

Jackie and Linda - take apart ATV kit with tools

Kenia and Lila - board tool kit