It's hard to believe our oldest son, Andrew, turned 7 at the end of January. But he did! Where does time go?! He's quite the young man, so inquisitive, insightful and full of zest for life! And he's really growing up on us!!
Andrew decided on a lego Birthday party this year. Here's a picture of the birthday boy with his party spread...
BUT I need to back track a little first....
The day before Andrew's big day we surprised him with a trip to Cabela's where we let him pick out his own gift. He chose, with the help of Daddy and little brother, Noah, a nice fishing pole. Now he's eager for spring to come so he can try it out!!
On his Birthday we celebrated with a few more little gifts...
and our traditional birthday pancakes complete with chocolate chips, whipped cream and sprinkles!
Before his birthday came we started working on his Birthday Party Pinata...
A lego piñata...made with a shoebox and a toilet paper roll cut into thirds...
Then the birthday boy and I covered it with paper mache...
Just paper mache paste and strips of newspaper...
We added several layers of paper mache to the piñata, removed the shoebox, then covered the bottom with aluminum foil and more layers of paper mache. We let each layer dry between adding the next. Finally it was time to paint it...
Not perfection, but cute none the less...
Andrew was thrilled with his lego cakes!!
FINALLY it was time to party!! :)
He had 7 friends attend. With him and his little brother there were 9 kids under the age of 9. Fun!
We set up the piñata in our partially finished basement, hanging it with twine from one of the rafters under the false ceiling.
That thing was tough!! Much tougher than I thought paper mache would be...
By the time all 9 kids had, had their swing at it with the plastic bat, the excitement had really built!!
Finally we had to get out a real metal bat. That did the trick. :)
The Birthday Boy had a great time...and I believe all the other kids did too. Daddy even refereed a dodge ball game. Little kids love throwing things at each other, go figure. :)
We even had time to eat the cake, treats and ice cream in the midst of the children posing their best silly faces for the camera. :)
But every day is a fun adventure with the little guy! We are so blessed to be his parents!
Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!
Psalm 127:3-5
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