{Spring / Summer Catch Up}

Um...sorry for being MIA for the past few months.  I have done nothing but spend time with my boys and travel.  I am certainly not complaining...it has been such a blessing!  I will catch up on that later in the week.  Right now, I do want to get caught up, since the purpose of this blog is really to document out life with the boys.  They have had a pretty BIG few months and I have a lot to share.

I left off right before Hayden's 5th Birthday.  Man that seems like forever ago, but we have such awesome memories.  We had a total of 25 kiddos and their parents.  I am so thankful for each and every person who came to celebrate our little buddy that day...tons of friends and family.  Hayden had the best time at CAMP HAYDEN!  Here's a rundown of the party events and vendors:

VENDORS:

Invitations and Sign Printables: Shindig Parties to Go (http://www.etsy.com/shop/shindigparties?ref=pr_shop_more)

Birthday Boy's Shirt: The Pecking Order by Zoey's Attic (http://www.etsy.com/shop/zoeysattic)

Paper Goods: Striped Straws, Trail Mix Bags, Cup Cake Liners, Fruit/Jello Cups: The Party Fairy (http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePartyFairy)

Fire Pit Idea: http://alwayschasinglife.blogspot.com/2011/06/diy-fire-pit.html

Cake & Cupcakes: Publix

MENU:

Fruit and Veggie Cups

Sloppy Joes

Hot Dogs

Cole Slaw

Buffalo Chicken Dip w/ Tortilla Chips

Water Bottles

Sweet Tea

Beetle Juice (Inspiration - http://pinterest.com/pin/113153009357606972/)

Trail Mix Bar: Chex Mix, Gold Fish, Yogurt Covered Raisins, M&M's, Teddy Grahams, Pretzels, Dried Fruit, Gummy Worms & Bears

Smores (the real deal)

Campfire Pops (Inspiration - http://pinterest.com/pin/113153009357190494/)

ACTIVITIES:

Bug In The Tent Relay (Epic Fail!!! But a fun idea...maybe for older kids)

Fishing Tourney

Tag Game

Corn Hole Tourney

GOODY BAGS:

Bandanna Cloth (I already had some from Hobby Lobby)

Flashlights

Magnifying Glass

Sticky Bugs

Compass

Camping Suckers

Smores-To-Go (Golden Grahams, Mini Marshmallows & Chocolate Chips)

***All toy items purchased at Party City

I cannot believe my oldest baby is already 5!!!  It was a lot of work to prepare for this party, but to see the joy and excitement in his eyes made it all worth it.  He is such a special boy, with the biggest heart of any kid I know.  He deserves all of the wonderful things I know God has in store for him!