JJ's 3rd Birthday Party--Gone Fishing!

JJ had his first "friend" party this year, and I think he's converted! He had a great time "fishing" with his little friends. Here's what we did:

We started the party with fun songs and games with "Fisherman Jared." But, of course Jared had to try out his new wheelbarrow he got for his birthday. So, he gave kids rides up the hill to the tent where they were "Going on a Bear Hunt!"

Abby and Luke going for a ride!

Jarom and Dayton next!

Here's everyone in the tent getting ready for the bear hunt.
Grayson, JJ, Lindsey, Abby, Suzie, Jarom, Dayton, Jared

While they were playing in the tent, Michelle and I were busy filling water balloons...they were popping on their own just sitting in the basket! Made for fun times!

"...gonna find a BIG bear!"

Ashton wasn't too sure about the tent with all those crazy kiddos inside!

You can see Dayton watching out the window for any bears!

Fisherman Jared helping Mya and Jarom catch some candy fish!

JJ is our seasoned little fisher!

"Look what I caught!"

Luke was a natural!

"Say, Cheeeeeese!" Gotta love that face. JJ and Daddy getting ready to open presents!

The whole gang

Cool race track...JJ LOVES cars!

What would life be without a Nerf dart gun?? JJ loves hitting all of the windows and the ceiling!

JJ gave "thank you" hugs to everyone for their wonderful gifts!

Hi Ho Cherry-O! We LOVE this game. JJ wants to play it all the time.

I love that concentration face!

A new golf set! JJ's old one was pretty beat and missing a club and a ball, so he was happy to have a new one!

Make a wish! He loves blowing out candles. He got so good at it that he blew out Mina's candles for her at her party...Mina was NOT thrilled. Now that we've taught him how to blow out candles, I guess we should work on WHICH candles are okay to blow out!

YUM! JJ picked the cake, frosting, and ice cream flavors all on his own. "Pink" cake with chocolate frosting. "Pink" and chocolate ice cream. He must love pink because he rarely gets anything that's pink!

mmmmmmmmmm...

This was the quietest they were the whole party!

mmmmmmmm...

And we ended the party with a water balloon toss...great fun! The kids had a great time and no one got TOO wet!

Gotta make sure it pops!

Thank you to all of JJ's wonderful friends who came to support him on his special day!