a Pirate Party and a ballgame

I thought I should share some photos from Collin's pirate party that we had 2 weeks ago....I'm such a bad blogger.

 The cupcakes. (the brown is supposed to be an island)

 My 3 Pirates

 Opening gifts from the grandparents before our friends arrive

 On a scavenger hunt to find the treasure map! (the scavenger hunt was actually a back up in case it rained, but we combined the 2 to make it last longer)

 Looking for treasure

 Found it!

 It took a long time to get the pinata open. Dan and I eventually had to grab it and rip it open.

 Collin didn't want a candle, but we sang to him anyhow.

The cute kids eating their cupcakes and icecream.

We had a blast!

Later that night we headed tot he Wingnuts game with family and friends.

 A couple of the players read a story to the kids before the game.

 Keegan and Collin...I believe they were trying to be rappers.

 This kid is the picture of adorable orneriness.

Beer run. Oh, and to get me some tacos.

Cheering for the Wingnuts. He would raise his hand up and yell "woo!" It was super cute.

a bug safari

Since Dylan was a baby we have called him Dylee Bug, so for his 1st birthday we decided to have a bug themed party. We invited family and a few friends to help us celebrate by going on a bug safari!

 These are the invitations that I made.

 The birthday boy!

 His fabulous bug cupcakes!

 All of the kids got a bug jar with a magnifying glass in it to find bugs.

We put candy bugs (in wrappers of course) and rubber bugs all over the yard for the kids to pick up.

 Dylan wasn't quite sure what to think of all the extra people in our backyard.

 We turned on the Elmo water mat for the kids to play in (it was such a hot, gorgeous day!) and the boys had to show off their muscles.

 I think Dylan really liked the water!

 He wasn't quite sure what to think of the cake at first, but once he got a taste, he was good to go.

 The kids got to enjoy ice cream as well. Dylan didn't even care that it was cold, just that it was sweet!

 After opening some gifts we enjoyed a BBQ with the family. Dylan even got to try his first hotdog.

 He loved it!

Then it was on to opening all the gifts from the grandparents. I think we have enough toys now (as if we didn't already!)

His birthday was a perfect day. I just can't believe it's already been and gone.

Party Time!

On Saturday we celebrated Ronan's 2nd birthday with a small party of friends and family. Ronan really loves Blue's Clues, which was a very fun theme for his party.

I made invitations that looked like the Handy Dandy Notebook.

                        

They took a bit of work, but I think it was worth it in the end.

To prepare for the party we decorated the house with blue streamers and balloons and lots of Blue's friends.

 

 

I made blue puppy ears for all of our friends to wear.

And crearted a few games to keep the kids busy.

We played "Pin the Flag on Mailbox"

Beanbag toss with Shovel and Pail. The kids each got to take a beanbag home. Yes, I made them.

Dressed up the Felt Friends

and colored pictures of Blue and her friends.

After games we ate cupcakes and icecream before winding down the party.

We had so much fun with all of our friends and are so thankful that they all came to play!

After our friends left the family stucck around for gifts and dinner.

Dan made a pot of chili and one of chicken and noodle soup (sorry, no pictures). It was fabulous!