party time

We celebrated Connor's birthday with family and friends on Saturday.  We were worried all morning because instead of the nice mid 80s weather we've been having it was rainy and chilly.  The inside of my house was not going to handle the party and I was worried we were going to have to cancel but thankfully all was cleared up by 4.  It wasn't the super sunny day I was hoping for but the kids didn't seem to care.  They just turned slightly blue ;)

Though my boys are Star Wars obsessed right now it wasn't too long ago that they were in LOVE with Swiss Family Robinson and still watch Jake and the Neverland Pirates so that's where the pirate theme came from.  The food was ocean inspired.  We had octopus hot dogs, seafood salad, cajun crab dip, shrimp pasta salad, colors goldfish and vanilla cake goldfish.  

Star Wars definitely came through in the gift giving.  His friends definitely know his heart!  I love birthdays and I love birthday parties.  The main reason is because we are not the only ones who love our kids.  Each of us have people in our lives who genuinely love our children and are an integral part of their lives.  As a mom, it is such a blessing to see others love your children and appreciate the person God made them to be.