Nathan's Birthday Party

I had soooo much fun planning Nate's birthday party. I really debated whether or not I should throw him a party, but when I thought about a Safari theme.....there's was just way too many fun things to do for him!

When Nathan's 10 little friends arrived, they made little binoculars to take on their Safari hunt. Aaron was the PERFECT guide. All dressed up and spoke in an accent the entire time. The kids crossed a treacherous bridge over crocodile/frog infested waters, encountered countless wild beasts, and barely scathed the crazy monkeys in the trees.

After they made it safely through the Safari, it was time to lighten things up with a musical safari animal game (is there another name for musical chairs?).

And just look at this cutie-patootie! (the other cutie-patootie was napping and missed all the fun)

Now that the games were over, Nathan could finally have fun (he was a little crabby for his party). All he wanted to do was open his gifts. Seems like that really is the most exciting part for all of the kids. I wish I could have captured his expressions. He was SOOO excited with every gift.

We wrapped things up with some cake and popsicles, silly string, jumping on the trampoline, and playing with Nathan's new presents. 

(Judd, Kamryn, Dallin, Hannah, Alex, Caleb, Gavin, Lucas, Isabel, Grace, Brett, Nathan, Lydia)

And there was NO escaping an old smackaroo from his mama! I sure love you little boy!