Last friday my friend Krista and I had a combined birthday party for her oldest son Ryan who turned 5 and for my Payt who turned 3. Their birthdays are a day apart and we figured that since we would invite all the same people this would save everyone from having to go to two birthday parties. We did a little costume party and went along the theme of Halloween. We did it out in my garage and drive way on a Friday night. We had about 30 people total and about half of that was kids! It was actually not too crazy. Everyone got along and no one got hurt.
The weather wasn't my ideal cause you would think that if you had a party in the evening and in October it would be cool, but no not here it was like 85 degrees. I thought it was hot! The kids didn't seem to mind. They all had so much fun running around and playing with each other.
That afternoon before the party I made some cupcakes and Payt wanted to help. As you can see he loved licking the bowl. I figured whatever he's the birthday boy. He loved it!
All set up for the party.
Ryan and Payton waiting for all their friends to come.
Payton and Austin messing with the pumpkins before the party started.
Payton, Austin and Ryan. Ready for the party to begin!
Finally friends are here!
The kids loved playing with the balloons. They loved even more watching them pop on the grass.
Taking a break to get a drink!
We had the kids fish for prizes! They all seemed to enjoy this game. We also did pumpkin bowling but I didn't get a picture of that since I was helping with the fishing game.
PRESENT TIME!!! Every kids favorite part!
presents...presents...
and MORE presents!
Trying to get the kids all settled to sing 'Happy Birthday'
Payton was very excited, but this picture doesn't really show that
The candles all blown out. I love that Ryan is just sitting there patently waiting for his turn!
What a yummy cupcake!
Hurray! One last present for each of them!
The party was so much fun. Payton and Ryan both loved it! I am just so grateful for all my friends for coming and joining in on the celebration. Payton really loved all his gifts. He was very excited that all his friends could come!
That night after the party Payton and Josh opened everything and got it all out. They played with each one for a little bit. So the next morning my house was a mess and Payton's presents were everywhere. Played for a long time with all his toys and games.
But of course while playing he had to watch TV.
I am not really sure if he even got dressed this day.
Payton and play dough is a little frustrating because he combines all the colors, but he loves it so I just have to let him. He has been playing with everything ever since. What a spoiled lucky boy!
