Each year this time of year I have to figure out multiple birthday parties. Last year, I thought I would kill 3 birds with one stone and have a huge swim party. We didn't really want to do that again, and Caden wanted his own party so we collaborated with ideas and this was all his idea!
A basketball party!
He came up with lots of the ideas and it was fun and easy to throw! A win, win for EVERYONE!
He had lots of friends come, while they were arriving, they warmed up on the court. Cory spent time drawing a court in chalk on the driveway. Once they were all here, Cory had them shoot free throws for their food. We ate pizza and had some gatorade.
Then the games began! Cory split the boys up into two teams and we played 4 on 4. After the first quarter, Cory had them sit out one on each team and played 3 on 3 with subs. This helped them not get so tired.
At half time we opened presents. My parents got him the coveted Kevin Durant jersey. We aren't sure if he will be a Lakers fan or a Thunder fan, but now he has a jersey for each team!
To go with his jersey and basketball theme party, Daddy and I got him some new shoes to match!
After the second half, we had cake and ice cream! Caden and I went round and round about his cake. I found several ideas on Pinterest but he wouldn't have any of it. He wanted it to be an original design! Arg! While looking on party websites for other ideas, I found this edible cake decorating kit and he LOVED it! Whew, that was easy!
After all the food, he wanted to shoot baskets again, so we lined up all the boys and played Knockout until the parents came.
Momma and Daddy with our 8 year old...WOW!
Thanks to all the friends and family that made the party! It was a great party!
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