The Benders: Jackson's Birthday Party

For Jackson's birthday party, we threw around so many ideas. They all sounded fun, but I knew all Jackson wanted to do was play with his friends. There was no need to spend tons of money. We could just have everyone over to our house for a party.

We invited a small group over for lunch and play. My timing wasn't perfect because we planned it on the same day as his 4 year old doctor's appointments (4 shots! Ouch!) but he still had fun. The kids played so well together and the Mommies actually got to spend time sitting around laughing and talking!

Birthday Boy and his BFF Tucker

Philip and Tru

Addie and Addison

Jack and Isabelle

Sam and Alayna

The kids got a very kid friendly menu: chicken nuggets and cheetos! But I enjoy making the mommies some fun treats:

Black Bean Salsa with feta cheese

Ham Rolls - New recipe!
They didn't turn out pretty but they were yummy!

Orzo and Wild Rice Salad
Fruit Salad

After lunch we put on a movie for the kids. They asked to take the chips in the den to snack on as they watched. Sure!
It was a good idea until Jack took the bag of Tostitos and turned it upside down! Kate picked up the chips while the kids kept eating the Cheetos (And I took a picture!)

What a lively bunch!
Jack, Jackson, Addie, Addison, Alayna, Philip, Tucker and Tru
(Sam doesn't like group photos so he opted out of this one!)

Jackson insisted on this baseball cake from Publix.

Happy 4th Birthday, Jackson!

Mommy, Philip and the birthday boy!

Blowing out the candles with his buddy Tucker

Sam

Jackson

I couldn't find Philip but figured he was upstairs with Jackson. I went to look for him and found him playing in the corner with Isabelle! At first I freaked out - Philip's not small nor is he gentle - but they were just playing quietly together. Too Cute!