Birthday Party

In the midst of the craziness of having a newborn, we celebrated Connor's birthday a week and a half after Emery was born.  People were surprised we were having a party for him, but we couldn't resist!  We love giving the kids parties….it's one day out of the whole year where it's just about them and a time to make them feel special and important!!

Connor picked a Thomas the Train theme this year (big surprise!!).  We all (Scott, Elli, Mom, Emery, Amber, Jeremy, Kensley, Avery & Maddy) woke Connor up by singing to him.  He of course acted like he was sleeping while we were singing (this is what he does 50% of the time we go wake him up….he acts like he's sleeping).

The morning of Connor's birthday, we let him open up a few gifts first thing in the morning while eating his donuts!

Watching Connor open up his gifts was one of my favorite things and something I'll never forget!  He said 'Oh my boy' as he opened up each gift!  He was so excited and wanted to play with everything all at once!

He had his new football uniform on, new planes in hand, roller skates on, and party blower in his mouth!

 I let Meijer do my decorating and had them make the cake!  Connor went with me one day to pick out all the decorations and it was so nice to have most of it done before Emery was born!

 Singing happy birthday…..his shy face….

 Ha…..we had to help him blow out the candle!!

 The day of the party included playing outside….

 yes, 5 kids fit into the Gator!

 Going fishing….

 Having a surprise visit from a police officer….

 We found a purse in the street and called the cops to come get it.  An officer showed up at the door and was so great with the kids!  He gave them tattoos, let them get in his car, and turned the lights on for them.

 We had a softball game going on….

 Played with water balloons….

Connor spent time in his room playing with his new toys….we couldn't find him at one point and found him upstairs in his room…ha!!

Happy Birthday Connor….such a fun day celebrating you!!!!  Thank you everyone for making the trip and making our boy feel so loved!!