His Party

Cooper was more than delighted to celebrate his fourth birthday with a party at the park. This was his first birthday party and I wanted to make it simple and special. We invited friends from our small group at church, neighbors, and other close family friends to play at a little park after school on Cooper's actual birthday.

I decided to make it a blue and orange party and I had fun dreaming of everything that comes in those colors... I could've gone crazy!

Now, after about 5 minutes at the birthday party, I was questioning my sanity when choosing to host it at an outdoor park at 4pm in June. It was HOT. If you look close enough, you can see the icing on the cupcakes melting.

But the kids didn't care (the grown-ups would care to differ...)

Cooper welcomed his guests with gusto and seemed truly shocked that they all were here to play with him (and they all had PRESENTS!?)

Everybody played on the playground for a little - until their bottoms burned on the slides, that is - and then busied themselves making foam visors.

Even the men got in on the fun...

Cooper was so happy - all of his favorite things were in one place - his Pop and Lolli, friends and neighbors, toys, and cupcakes!

As we opened presents, I could hardly get him to slow down long enough to look at each gift. He was so excited!

(Thanks to my 9-year old photography "assistant" for taking this set of photos. She has a great eye already!)

All in all, we had a wonderful time celebrating Cooper's birthday. He felt special and loved. Happy Birthday buddy!

You're FOUR!