Birthday Party Saturday

Last Saturday was a busy day for this household.  After Evan's soccer game, we had to eat a quick lunch and pick up two birthday presents because Evan and Brody got their first birthday party invites of the school year.  This was Brody's first birthday party with a school friend.  It reminded me of the first birthday party Evan got invited to at about the same age.  Luckily, the parties were at different times so Mommy could take them both.  Evan's party was first at Adventure Landing just down the road.  He was excited about the prospect of playing putt-putt again, but unfortunately, it was raining a little and not very nice outside so we just enjoyed the indoor games.  We did get vouchers for two free games of putt-putt or another outdoor activity so we'll have to go back soon.  Brody's party was at My Gym which seems to be a favorite for toddler birthdays.  It was so cute to see how much Brody was recognizing and playing with his little friends, especially his girlfriend!  Both of their friends were friends from last year.  They both had a very good day.

Evan and Alex have been best pals at school for the last year.  

The party guests

Evan and his buddy Carlos and another party guest playing the pirate game.  

Guess what we had just eaten for lunch.  You guessed it...pizza!  Of course, he didn't mind eating another piece.  

Carlos, Evan, and Alex are best buddies at school. 

Alex had a lot of candles to blow out.  There was even a sparkler on the cake.  

Brody and birthday boy, Sammy, tried out the ball pit.  

And Brody lasted like 2.8 seconds. 

Looking like a big boy climbing up to the slide. 

Stopping for a picture before going down the slide. 

I love this shot!  He saw his old teacher from the 1 year old room and ran to give her a big hug.  It is so strange that all last year, he was really attached to his other teacher until the end of the year when he started following Ms. Christina around everywhere.  This year when he sees her on the playground, he will stick to her like glue.  Haha!

Just wanting to stay close. 

I think this was what he wanted. 

Brody trying out the trampoline. 

But then it got a little too crowded for him. 

He loved the little maze they set up.  It is amazing what fun can be had with just a parachute and a tumbling mat.  

Yay!  He made it through the maze. 

He loved this little tunnel.  

Oh how cute!

And sweet too!

I love when he lays on his tummy with his face propped on his hands. 

Brody's girlfriend, Sierra, also loved the tunnel. 

Brody tried to walk on the long swinging bridge. 

But he wasn't too sure about it. 

Sierra and Brody enjoyed rolling on the floor together. 

There they go!  He would follow her, and she would follow him. 

I love this one that looks like Brody is just watching her with his head resting on his hand.  Do you think he likes her? 

Silly boy! 

Then they sat right beside each other for the little puppet show. 

The little alligator song is always a hit. 

Sammy is the big 3 and loves Cars. 

Blowing out his candles. 

Sammy and his parents

All of the birthday party guests posing together. 

Flash Back - Evan at 2 years old at his first birthday party with a school friend.  

Evan and his pal, Sebastian, enjoyed a little fun in the pool and eating cupcakes of course.  I also remember Sebastian loved watermelon and probably ate a whole one that day!