Birthday Bash

Yesterday Jack and Ewan had their joint birthday party with all their friends.  It was the first time we finally outgrew parties at home.  With about 25 children PLUS adults it just was not going to happen!  So we had their party at the Jewish Community Center where we go all the time anyway since I workout there. 

It was definitely a change of pace having an afternoon party....no cooking to do since I always used to cook everything for lunch and snacks.  Plus I did not have to clean my house any more than usual or clean up afterwards!  Definite perks!!  It was, however, tricky making sure to pack everything we would need there.  It also required two cars since my car isn't too terribly big.

The kids mostly played out on the playground.  The banged and bashed a pinata, snacked, ate cake and had lots of fun.  The weather was absolutely perfect for outdoor play too.

And best of all, we collected lots of goodies for the Children's Hospital.  We have always had a no gift policy in the past and this year I decided Jack and Ewan were both old enough to understand charity.  So instead of presents we asked our guests to bring something for the hospital.  The boys and I will deliver everything tomorrow and make some sick children very happy.  I am proud of my boys, they haven't complained once about not getting presents at their party.

The favor table...Halloween cups with stickers, tatoos and LOTS of candy!

 

 

Ewan's spider cake (chocolate with chocolate ganache and Heath bits)

 

Jack's pumpkin cake with spiders and candy corn

 

 

 

 

 

Sean taking a swing at the pinata

 

Ewan's turn to take a swing!

 

 

The boys listening to everyone sing "Happy Birthday"

 

This is one excited boy!!

 

Ewan is waiting patiently

 

It took Ewan several blows to get them out, two cakes is hard work!

 

 

All our goodies to take to the hospital tomorrow!

THANKS EVERYONE!!!