Tommy's Race Car Birthday

My little friend Tommy LOVES race cars. For his 3rd birthday I helped his mom with decorations. The pennants and racing flags are my doing. Tommy's mom handled the rest.

Nate's Robot Birthday Party

This was a fun one for 2nd graders. They were at a great age to work on a fun project for much of the party. We built "robots" out of large cans, magnets, tape, and piles of goodies from Ax Man, Home Depot, grandpa's stash of junk, etc. A robot cake and metallic decorations rounded out the theme. Thanks to Burrito Loco for the empty cans!

Nate's invitation:

Lucky kid to have a name that has so many rhyming words.

Decorations, robot supplies set out, ready to party!


It wouldn't be a robot party without a robot cake.
And then the big project . . .

Here is the whole robot family:

We had a great time with friends, enjoyed yummy cake, and had a fun project to take home. Nate, thanks for letting me plan your party!!!

Fall Party

For the past three years my family has hosted a fall party in mid-October. Our big fenced backyard provides a perfect (contained) setting for all of the children.

The menu features homemade soups (Luke's crab bisque is always the favorite) and homemade desserts.




Activities for the kids have included sewing felt pumpkins (decorating with foam stickers for the little ones), cookie decorating with huge piles of frosting and toppings, badminton, football, and the number one favorite . . . bobbing for apples. The adults enjoy catching up with friends, food, beverages, and games of cornhole.

My best Fall Party memory: after dark the adults were all gathered around the fire and the kids were playing ghost in the graveyard. All you could see were the glowstick bracelets going back and forth through the backyard at full kid speed.

Ethan's Snowy Birthday

This year was the first time we took advantage of the conditions in Minnesota in February and planned a snow party. Two days before the party I was a little worried because there was barely a snowflake to be found. But, just in time for the big day we got a nice new coat of snow. Thank you snow angels!

Our snowy treasure hunt was a big hit and the kids got some great exercise following clues around the yard. The snowman cake turned out better than I imagined. He is accompanied by a bowl of snowballs (ice cream) and candycane-coated marshmallows for hot chocolate.




A perfect snow party.

Pete's Baseball Parties

Pete is very lucky to have a summer birthday. It couples nicely with his love of baseball. For the past three years he has chosen a backyard baseball birthday party.


Water balloons are always a big hit and no matter how many hours I spend filling them, there are never enough.

Attacking dad with the water balloons has become a tradition. After dad changes into dry clothes he runs the baseball game.
Mmmm, chocolate ice cream cake.