Theo's First Kids Birthday Party

Last month I asked Theo what he wanted to do for his birthday. He said he wanted to have a birthday party. We let him invite 5 friends from school for a gathering at our house.

Well, I told him he could invite more, but he said those 5 were his friends. I guess you can't argue with that.

Meadow helped out with most of the planning and decorating.

Can't say I did much other than order the pizza and pickup his cake.

The anticipation was palpable.

And then Theo's first friend arrived.

Theo requested Dominos and fruit and veggies.

I ordered way too much pizza. Partially because we forgot to mention lunch on the invites.

Since it was a math and number themed party we played Bingo. The other kids weren't quite as patient with the game as Theo is. After one round they were ready to move on.

They were too excited to play together anyway.

Is there anything cuter than a kindergarten birthday party?

Maybe we should have a cheap cake for the kids next time. There was so much leftover on the kids plates.

After everyone left Theo opened his presents. I just can't make people sit around while our kid opens presents.

I always hated all the attention and I'm sure my kids are the same way.

He got a DIY lantern and remote control car.

The RC car the size of a hot wheels was so cool.

Then Meadow and I sold some Girl Scout cookies. This is her first year doing a cookie booth.

Theo had told all his friends there was going to be a fort at the party. The friends seemed more interested in the toys.

Happy Birthday, Theo bub.

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