I learned a few things about timing (we underestimated the time it would take to pick up from chick-fil-a). And I had a few activities for the kids that we never even got around to. But, I have so many pictures below (most of you should probably skip the massive picture section:) that I won't say much more other than to thank everyone (especially Gaga!!) who helped to make the day so special!
Setting up the backyard before anyone arrived.
Our lunch station.
The picnic area.
Mickey was everywhere!
The Mickey bounce house.
Jennifer and Patrick trying to convince Ean to go in. . .
Pat and Ean
More bounce house fun.
The baby pools were a big hit.
We had Mandy's Magic Meltdowns for the adults and most of the kids but I made Jackson a special cake again this year. And yes, by special I mean no sugar:) Adrienne got us the cute Jackson candles and Gaga got us the Mickey one, thanks guys!
It was super hot outside so some people needed to come in and cool off every once in a while.
Jackson loved the Mickey Mouse bracelets I got for all of the kids.
Precious little Bryn.
Cousin Brian.
Jackson enjoying the sprinklers.
Once again in the bounce house.
Sadly this one is blurry but I still like it:)
This is one of my favorites from the day. Jackson was so happy the entire time.
Little Dylan taking a dip.
Ellie is so good about always wearing her hat and sunglasses.
Jax swinging with Meredith.
I love seeing kids so happy!
Peek-a-boo
Courtney, Henry and Grant Case.
Dylan and Cousin Kate.
Cain taking it all in.
Katherine jumping into the water.
Rachel having fun with cousin Annabelle.
Happy Owen.
The Hatch family having some nuggets.
Jackson had his first cheeto at the party. He definitely liked them as he would not eat any chic fil a nuggets or watermelon once he had tasted the cheeto:)
Bryn loving lunch time.
Grandma giving Cain a sip.
Blake and Anna.
Papa, Nana and Michelle having lunch.
We had two tables each with 200 chicken nuggets, chips and watermelon. Not a single nugget was left by the end of the day. 400 is pretty impressive, good job friends!
Ready to blow out the candles.
Uncle Jer helped out with the party.
Jackson got his first bat and ball, a big hit!
And a punching bag!
All of the other kids helped out with the opening of the gifts! At one point Ellie came and sat down in Jackson's lap, it was too funny!
Sweet baby Myles sleeping through all of the fun:)
Jackson's first camera!
Learning to hit the ball with Nana.
An action shot of batting practice.
Still trying to make contact.
Jackson and Kate were best buds all day.
Trying to get Jax to hold still for a shot.
We couldn't get any great pictures of the 3 of us but this at least shows we were all there:)
The girls making music.
Parker and Jackson joined in on the fun.
The Mickey balloons provided quite a bit of entertainment.
Jay getting Ellie ready for some more time in the sun.
Gaga and Anna.
Gaga and silly uncle Jer.
Blake, Kate, Paw Paw, Rachel and Anna.
3 comments:
Looks like Jackson had a great bday! My kiddos are going to be Micky and Minnie for Halloween this year.
WOW!!!!! What an awesome party! It's like a kiddie carnival! Wish we could have been there. Happy 2nd Birthday, Jax! xoxo
That looked like the most fun birthday party ever! I am so sad that we missed it. Maybe next year we'll be able to make it. BTW - you look teeny! This pregnancy has been a good diet for you. Are you smaller now than before you got pregnant? You look awesome preggy! I love you guys!
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