Party Party

We survived the birthday party!

First, the decorations. 

 The cupcakes!

 Calvin was so excited to come downstairs to all the balloons waiting to be hung up. 

 The guests arrive

 and the games begin!

 12 kids, 2 babies, 1 dog, and 11 moms fit surprisingly well throughout the whole first floor and backyard.

 The moms stood clear of the flying balls.

 Toys that have not got any love in a long time were well loved today.

 Calvin was so excited to see all his friends, including Siena from across the street.

 I had to show off Spencer being adorable.

 After some snacks

 it was back to more playing.

 Calvin took some friends on one last wagon ride.

Then had to say good-bye to everyone.

 Calvin was singing "Happy Birthday" the rest of the afternoon (when he wasn't taking a long nap with his mommy). I'm still shocked it went as well as it did.

More Birthday Fun

Being that this past weekend was Memorial Day weekend, there was family already gathered so we had a little celebration for Calvin's birthday. 

 A few gifts were opened.

 Baby Dean had to watch and learn.

 Then came some baseball with cousin Mike and Great Uncle David.

 After a hit, he has to run the bases (AKA all around the yard).

After a few hits, Calvin wanted to pitch.

 He made Mike work for his hits.

 After baseball came cake. Baseball cake.

 Baseball cake with dinosaur candles, of course.

 He blew out the candles

 and didn't hesitate to dig in.

 He liked the whipped cream frosting.

 Baby Dean was interested in what Calvin was eating. 

 Very interested.

 So then Calvin wanted to give him some love.

 Then it was back to more gifts.

 Then it was time to play with the presents.

It was a very nice birthday. Now we have to get ready for the party with his friends on Wednesday. 

Pray for me.

Buddies

Last week, we took a trip to Discovery World (we are getting our money's worth out of that membership) with Calvin's buddies.

 To get them to walk, we tried to get them to hold hands.

 It just slowed things down.

 After the other kids went home to nap, Calvin still had energy to burn.

 It was a beautiful day so we enjoyed the scenery.

 Calvin was spreading his wings like the art museum does.

 Then he hung out in the shade for a bit.

Such a beautiful lakefront!