It's hard to believe that my first born is already eight! Jacob was really excited for his big day and he couldn't wait to celebrate with his friends and family. With Jacob and Jenna's birthday being one day apart we decided to have both of their birthday parties, here at our house, in ONE big birthday weekend. I figured let's do it all in one big swoop. So, Jenna's party was on Saturday and Jacob's was on Sunday (see post below to read about Jenna's party). What a brillant idea, right!?! Yeah, maybe not so much. Jacob's party went by in a huge chaotic blur...it was absolutely crazy!! In hindsite, I believe that I made a few mistakes while planning this gathering. Jacob decided on a sports themed party and I let him invite as many friends as he wanted (mistake #1). We had well over 20 kids, which was great, but crazy! There were kids running, jumping, screaming, wrestling....all over the place. It was a challenge to corral them all into one focused activity. Plus, we blew through the organized activities that I had planned and didn't have any backup ideas (mistake #2). I also allowed him to invite boys AND girls (mistake #3 and this was the biggest one). In case you're considering it, I highly advise against mixed sex parties at this age. The chemistry between the boys and girls was absolutely insane and took the craziness to a whole new level! (My anxiety goes up just as I sit here re-living this day). Don't get me wrong, the kids were having tons o' fun and Jacob was thrilled...but it was busy...very, very busy. It's a good thing that Jenna had her party first because after Jacob's bash I'm not sure it would have happened! :)
Here's the whole gang eating pizza!
Jacob wanted a basketball birthday cake. I had fun making it for him!***
***Fun sidenote - as I was passing out cake and ice cream one of the boys (I will not post his name) asked me if he could tell me something in my ear. So, I bent down to hear him say "I think you're really hot...and not in a temperature kind of way". I was shocked and I'm sure that my face flushed...it was hilarious! Great, a second grader thinks I'm hot. That's awesome.
Boy, did we surprise Jacob! He had been wanting a basketball hoop for some time now and I finally caved...we got him one for his birthday. Here he is discovering his gift for the first time. Unfortunately he had to wait a couple of months before Tom could install it for him....
