We had a backyard birthday party for Joel the evening before his birthday. He invited the kids from his bible class and his cousins/family. Several weeks before his birthday Joel started planning every little detail. He was very specific! The theme needed to be Incredible Vegetables (his favorite Veggie Tales movie) and his cake had to be Thingamabob. He wanted everyone else to have Bob and Larry cupcakes and Veggie Tales party favors. However, he insisted on a Avengers pinata with Ninja Turtles goodie bags for the kids to use to collect their candy.
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| We had Levi wait until last...and he didn't disappoint! |
The meal was also very well planned out. Joel requested penne pasta with meat balls, celery, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers and ranch dressing for dip, whole apples (they must not be cut up!) and strawberries. Other than all of those details Joel was happy for his friends to just play in his back yard on his play set and driveway. Thankfully the weather was beautiful and we had a wonderful party! Joel had a blast having his family and friends over and received several very thoughtful gifts.
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| Joel LOVES to dress up, he made several costume changes during the party :) |
The next day was his actual birthday, and we let the celebrating continue. As is traditional in our family, we had every meal of the day include some of Joel's favorites. I treated us all to breakfast before church, Joel chose cheese burgers for lunch and then we brought ice cream sundae fixings to small groups that evening. It was a fun and yummy day! Joel is sweet, hilarious, smart and creative. We love him so much. I still can't believe my baby is four!
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| Father son bonding with one of Joel's gifts, a new Lego set! |
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| a sweet celebration ending for a sweet boy! |
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