So, I am usually fairly decent with planning parties in enough time to have the invites done and out at least 2 weeks early, with the theme, decorations, favors, etc figured out. I tend to over think these darn parties. Well, I had decided to do a water slide for Reed's party....I searched high and low for cute invites and couldn't find them. So I made one myself (not that it was great, but it was free). Then I started researching the cost and size. I quickly realized that I would have to move all the play things in the backyard to accommodate anything fun. And then, with Steven coming home, my mind was distracted and I never really committed to anything. So, when Steven got in, we talked about it and decided to scrap the water slide (good thing I didn't do the invites yet!). So, I was back to square one. After searching online, I found these cute red, white, and blue invites to which I added a pic from July 4th. So, since Daddy was home on leave, I thought a red, white, and blue party would be cute. I have to say, I was pleased.
The invite read "Daddy's been away but he came home for my birthday"....talk about a tug to the heart, huh?!? Here is the pic I used too.
Here is the adorable cake
And I lucked out and found these for favors. Cuteness!
I even found patriotic cookies! Sometimes things just come together perfectly.
Mom, no more pictures!
Reed and Hunter
Blowing out the candle
Opening presents with Daddy!
Daddy probably thinking this is madness! It was!
Once most people left, Reed decided he wanted to play in the hose...and of course Paw Paw helped out!
Lilly getting sprayed....
And Lilly running!
Drenched!
The party was great and Reed was so happy that his Daddy came home for his birthday (which yes, was planned on purpose). I can't believe my little man is already 3 years old!!
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