What a lucky little boy! Today was as close to perfect as it can get. There were a few minor hiccups, but those are the moments that make memories. Here are just a few photos from the special day. Thanks to all who came and celebrated with us, we really loved having you all here!
Started the party at the pool. We drove over at 11:00 just as it started to pour down rain. People still came, and when the food arrived around noon the skies opened up and it ended up being a beautiful sunny day (there are sunburns to prove it).
A little rain didn't stop Gavin, he played so hard he had to leave the party to take a 3 hour nap before cake time!
What a fun party to decorate for. We had a baseball theme and were able to use a bunch of Jason's things from when he played; it made the day even more special and unique.
The great shish-kabob story! Our neighbors were going to be out of town so they offered for us to use their fridge for extra story. That was lifesaving because we ran out of room in our fridge early on Friday. We had been over several times on Saturday to put things in their fridge (using the garage keypad to let ourselves in as needed). When the pool party was over and it was time to start dinner we were LOCKED OUT! Jason was just about to crack - of course it never fails something has to go wrong. Why couldn't we have put the salad in their fridge? No, we put the main course over there. A full tray of kabobs and all the extras to make more. YIKES. We eventually got in and everyone had plenty to eat (we're still eating the leftovers a couple days later).
Why mess up a perfectly good cake when there pudding nearby. We made edible fingerpaints for the kids to play with and Gavin enjoyed that much more than the cake. Perhaps the giant baseball cupcake was too big for little Gavin. He sure loved that pudding though.
Happy birthday wishes to the cutest birthday boy EVER!! You guys, we had so much fun at the party. The pool time was so nice. We enjoyed soaking in the sun and getting to know your family a little better. (So many good people who love you guys to bits!) Thanks for lunch and dinner and dessert. :) Everything was wonderful. You really outdid yourselves!! Gavin is lucky to have two parents who love him like you do and who are determined to enjoy every day to the fullest. What a great start your giving him in this grand adventure of life.
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