Sunday, July 12, 2009

We had a BALL........

First I have to say beware LOTS of party pictures ahead!!!!

We had a great day today celebrating Ryder's Birthday! Noah and Sawyer's Birthday's both fell on Easter Sunday so they had good size parties. I wanted to have a fun theme and do Ryder's Birthday! I went with primary colors and balls....think ball pit. I had so much fun. Seriously I want to plan parties!!! Here are all the pictures. It was so fun! I love being with family. Thank you Mom and Jody for all your help and bringing food. It was such a great afternoon!!!!

The Birthday Boy.....


The food table...I wish I had gotten pictures with the food on it!

Close up of the food table.......

The cake or cupcakes.....Thanks Katie for the frosting recipe...It was a hit I don't think I will ever do store bought again!

Close up of the cupcakes.....





I cut out a ton of circles and pictures of Ryder and put them everywhere....even some on sticks in the food so fun!!!


OPening presents....Ryder loved holding the cards!


The high chair......before the cake


Birthday boy again.....


Crawling around......


Nana and Papa.....


More presents........




Sawyer LOVED the party hat!


Give me cake........


mmmm...thats what he wanted!!!!



The boys loved tickling and playing with uncle Ryan.....


Upside down.....it worked he zonked out in about five minutes......

Picture please............


Bed time...........





Now it's mine....I had so much fun....time to clean up! I love Birthday parties!!!!!

6 comments:

Katie Anderson said...

Too cute. I love the party theme idea...I may have to steal that one someday:) Thanks for helping me with my kids today, just the day after your big party at your house. You deserve a nap and I'm dropping off three kids...that doesn't seem fair!

cari said...

Looks like the party was a total hit!!! Very cute Abby!

Aaron Shaw said...

Happy Birthday Ryder!

karin said...

Happy Birthday Ryder! Looks like a great party. I can't believe it has already been a year!

Bethany said...

It turned our so cute Abby! You SHOULD be a party planner! What's this frosting recipe we need to try?

Darci said...

Happy Birthday Ryder (even though I am late). Looks like an awesome party.