Inflatable Fun

We're going to be out of town again during Hyrum's Christmas birthday. I really wanted to give him a real invite-who-he-wants-and-choose-the-venue kind of party. His choice was the "balloon house" and his guests were 11 rowdy little buddies from church and school.

I don't know if this picture completely illustrates the dog pile of boys in the center. The party was "dinosaur" themed, but it should have been WWF. There was PLENTY of wrestling, kicking, punching, jumping on top of, and laughing all at the same time.

Even the babies got to play.




Hyrum's only melt-down. I was so happy there was only one!

Hyrum was always such a cautious and careful kid until he reached 4 years. I didn't ever know how lucky I was not to have a daredevil.

This pics for my sis Luci, she doesn't think I'm in enough pictures:)

Our great friends the Thornocks- Kellen had amazing insight and volunteered to come help out with parental supervision. I was so grateful to our friends who stayed. Not only was it helpful, but it was much more fun for the "big kids".

Here's the Mackay's- we SO love them!

And of course the Lamms. If you can't find Ivy, chances are she's with Brent, her boyfriend.

Such cute kids! (just don't tell them I called them cute)

Here's our purple fashion show (and yellow).

After EVERYONE was completely exhausted, we headed into the party room for some pizza and cake.

Hyrum had his own blow up thrown of course!

I have absolutely no idea what's on Ivy's shirt.

Hyrum doesn't like cake, he's weird, I know. But, he LOVES doughnuts, so I made him a cake out of doughnuts. It's supposed to look like a dinosaur volcano. I made it while he was at school, so excited to show him when he came home. When he saw it he just started crying, "But, Mom! I wanted a real cake!" Can't ever win I guess.

It's not gonna win Food Netword Cake Challenge, but it was pretty fun and yummy.

Opening presents was a crazy whirlwind of wrapping paper and tissue. At least I saw him open our gift (a train set and table). He was super excited and immediatly came over and thanked me with a big, excited hug.

It was a great party with lots of adorable kids and good friends.

And no, he didn't eat his doughnut, just in case you were wondering.