Nicholas' birthday party

Nicholas had a busy day on Saturday...he played his first ever Upward soccer game, had a great birthday party at Cleveland park, and went out and ate lunch with some friends! If any of my children are social lites, it is Nicholas! He wanted to invite all his friends to his party (Mommy did have to help him narrow it down a little) and most everyone that we invited came to his party. We held the party at Cleveland Park at 10:30 am (right after the games). The children played on the playground and in the sand pit. They also rode the train since his party had a train theme. Then it was up to the shelter for cake, ice cream, and presents. I made cupcakes for the kids and a cake to put the candles in and so that adults could have some cake too.

Nicholas had help from Jonathan and Emma to open his presents and boy did he get lots of presents! A big thank you to everyone who came and brought such wonderful presents. He got all kinds of sports equipment, a big wheel, some rainbow sandals, a go Diego go jeep, a monster truck, some playdoh, a beautiful outfit from Gymboree, and a junior set of golf clubs from Mommy and Daddy. After the party, we ate lunch with Erin and her kids. Morgan was not able to come to the party because of her soccer game and so we wanted the two of them to get together that day. Nicholas had played so hard that on the ride home, he just about fell asleep. He may have been tired but he still mustered enough energy to try out some of his toys later that afternoon.

Everyone loved the train ride-all except for Jonathan.

Yeah, presents!

Laurie loved the big wheel and took a ride down the hill on it!