Sully's party!

We had Solace's birthday at our neighborhood splash pad and playground this year. Since Sully's favorite things are water and balls, that's what we did. We invited a couple of his little friends over for a nice easy party. The balls that we had used to fill up his crib with were then used as entertainment at the party and were taken home as thank you gifties for the friends. We also brought chalk, and a few ride on toys to keep everyone happy. And everyone had a good time and that's what matters.

We brought folding chairs and a friend brought her beach umbrella for some shade, and the parents sat together and chatted as the kiddies ran wild. It was a very easy and fun party for a 2 year old!

Here's a before picture of the spread. This was a morning party (before it got too hot to handle), so I didn't have to serve a full meal. Just Sully's favorites. Baby carrots, watermelon bites, Cheez-Its, Ritz crackers, Skittles, cupcakes, and lemonade. Yum! Auntie Laurel gave us lots of animal water bottles to use at the party too, which also went home with the friends as a prize at the end.

Matix and Lullaby decorated the cupcakes with sprinkles for their baby brother.

This is the only picture I got of Hawken, and I didn't get any specifically of Matix… They were VERY busy riding their bikes around the loop near the outdoor exercise equipment and then through the water, and they would only occasionally stop for a snack.

Solace was a little sad during the birthday song, but got happy again when it was done and he got to eat a cupcake. So funny. Baby Matix hated the birthday song too, until the actual day of his birthday party.

Lullaby was extra happy that her friend Yvette could come! They spent most of their time decorating the sidewalks with chalk.

Here are Sully's 3 friends who came. Getting them to take a picture though made some of them cry, and some try to run away. Go figure.  These pictures make me laugh!

Vanessa and her kids came to the party at the end and the cousins got some time to play too. They love having cousin time. And of course, Linnaea was happy to have her Grandpa time.

Paul made it to the party right on time from a night-shift, and it was perfect. Here we are with our favorite 2 year old. We love you, you wild thing! Happy birthday baby!

And of course, a few video clips from the fun day. Sully, you are such a good reason to celebrate. We'll eat you up we love you so!