Happy 9th Birthday, Stephen!

Stephen had his party on his actual birthday this year since public school had early release, and it worked out nicely to have it on a Friday afternoon. We opened family presents in the morning with him.

 Then we got busy doing party prep. It was a carnival party, and Allia volunteered to make the cake (with many eager "helpers").

  We went to the park in the morning for an hour or so like we usually do on Friday, and just as we headed home we got word that the bounce house was on it's way. Fun!!!

 Allia did face painting

  Austin dressed up, and I ran the duck ringing station

Mariana did balloon animals/art

We had a few group games and then let them redeem their tickets for prizes

 

 "Happy Birthday to you"

 

 He got some really fun gifts from friends and family both!

 

 We enjoyed celebrating our sweet guy. It's his last year in single digits!