Our family can be somewhat random when it comes to birthday parties. Sometimes you get your favorite meal and an ice cream cake, sometimes it’s a special dinner out with the family, sometimes it’s a sleepover party with friends, and sometimes we invite a bunch of friends for the whole family and make a get together out of the whole event. No rhyme or reason behind this, just whatever we’re up for at the time I guess.
Well, we were up for a party a couple weeks ago, in celebration of London’s 3rd birthday. Sydney planned the entire event and sent out the invitations. Holland made the cake, and Joe and I took care of the meal. The only thing NOT in the schedule was rain. The weather man was calling for rain, but we managed to escape anything severe getting nothing more than a brief sprinkle. It was a wonderful day to celebrate!
The sandbox was one of many places where kids were found enjoying themselves.
Or watching the fish in the pond…
Or lying on a blanket in the shade…
Or sitting on mom’s lap…
Or even just playing on the steps.
Sydney planned some great games,
and of course there was a piñata!
We went around the group at least twice before there was candy everywhere.
There was plenty of time for just playing and hanging out…
and of course a game of chess (the new favorite game in the Colvin household).
It wouldn’t be a birthday party without cupcakes, cake, and candles!
A new apron and baker’s hat for our budding chef:)
Oh yes, and the hot tub. It was a cooler day, really too cool for the pool, but the perfect temp for the hot tub. I think every child was in at once…I lost count.
Even Mamaw and Great Mamaw joined us for the celebration. I don’t have a picture of Mamaw (my mother-in-law) as she was busy cleaning up and doing dishes! Thanks Mamaw for all your help, it was greatly appreciated.
As you can see it was a fun-filled day and London loved every minute of it!
