We celebrated Perry and Mills' birthday this weekend. The day got off to a rocky start with Mills running high fever and us spending 3 hours at the doctor's office, but with the help of my mom and Alex, I was able to pull everything together in time for the party. This year was a lot of fun for Perry since he understood and was anticipating his big party; and it was so fun for me to plan such an exciting day for him.
Our birthday Boys
Some of the decor....
Birthday books for everyone to sign. I started this at Perry's first birthday, and I just love that the boys will have a special book signed by friends and family each year.
Mills' birthday banner. My favorite craft project!
Perry posing at the photo op spot
Food table (simplified version of inspiration)
Pumpkin shaped cheese ball...it was tasty too!
Pop corn cones were a hit
I forgot to take a picture of the drink station. The pumpkin beer was very popular!
Fun things to do....
Every kid got to pick a pumpkin from the patch to decorate and take home. Perry decided to help Aubrey out with hers.
Perry found a pumpkin
The bounce house kept most of the kids entertained the entire time. Perry was in bouncy heaven!
Cake time!!!
I LOVED the cake!
Mills had such a rough morning, so we gave him some Benedryl to help him sleep that afternoon. I had to wake him up when it was time to do the cake, so he was quite groggy for a while. Poor guy.
Look at our faces! I was trying to keep Perry from smashing the cake and it looks like Alex was helping blow out the candles.
Perry was chowing down.
Mills liked his cake this time around!
Friends and Family...
Leah and the twins with Chelsey
Cute boys--Clyde, P man, Hudson and Josiah
Sweet Josiah
Mills and Papa
Adorable Broyles boys
Perry and Carol
Mills and Carol
All worn out!
I had to document this...
Perry's first time to tee tee outside (or standing up)! He told me he needed to use the potty, and before I knew it, his pants were down and he was ready to go...only problem was that we were standing on the concrete right by all the tables. Alex grabbed him and ran behind the bounce house. Haha!
Present time...
Nana and Papa stayed late so they could see Perry open his present from them.
Josh helping Perry with his bug stuff. Neat toys!
Mae Mae came back down to watch Perry open a couple more. He loves his microphone!
Mills and Perry both got name choo choos from some special people. What a great gift!
Maw and Paw stopped in earlier in the week to deliver presents.
We finished opening presents the following day...
Well, hi there, sweet boy!
I don't think Perry realized the party and presents were for Mills too...luckily, Mills didn't either.
It was a really special day for us! We so appreciated all our family and friends who came (or wanted to come) to celebrate with us. Perry went to bed singing "Happy Birthday to Perry Burke" so I think it's safe to say he had a great day too! The only point that he got upset was when the guys came to take away the bounce house. He saw them in the back yard and ran outside (without notifying either Alex or I) and chased them down saying "No, you not take my bounce house away!!" We hadn't explained that it wasn't staying...lesson learned. I promised him we would do it again; and after seeing the joy he experienced that day, I truly meant it.
