Emma's 4th Birthday Party!

This past weekend was crazy busy and flew by in a flash! We had Emma's birthday party on Saturday, and we were busy, busy busy the entire weekend.

On Friday, my mom came to town pretty early to help clean the house and make some of the food while I was at work. She also went and picked up Emma from VBS, which was a big help to us. Emma finished up her week of VBS on Friday, and she absolutely loved it. She keeps asking if it's time to go back to VBS yet. I guess it was pretty successful.

Saturday was a pretty busy prep and party day. Rachel and I ran some errands, while everyone else stayed at home and helped get things ready. We had a tropical themed party with a bouncy house, a pool set up, and outdoor games to play. The menu included BBQ pork sandwiches, baked beans, potato salad, fruit, chips and salsa, cake, and ice cream.

Emma had such a good time at her party. She had plenty of friends her age to play with, and she loved the bouncy house and running around with her friends. We had a pretty good turnout, and it was nice to visit and see everyone.

Emma was also very excited to blow out her candles and open all her gifts. She made a pretty good haul, and I think we have enough sidewalk chalk to last a lifetime. :)

Everyone left by around 8pm, and we put two very tired kiddos to bed, and then had a fire to unwind and relax by. It was a great day, and I was so happy it went so well.

Sunday also kept us pretty busy. We went to church in the morning, and the kids did very, very well. Then we went and picked up our new dresser, and got that settled into our bedroom. We spent some more time with my family, until they left around 3. Then everyone took naps and recuperated a little.

In the evening, Abby and Anna (and their families) came over to give Emma her presents and enjoy the bouncy house before it had to go back. Emma really enjoyed having the girls over, and had a great time with them. Once they left, we were all ready for bed, and not ready to face another week.

Emma had a great birthday party, and I appreciated everyone who was able to make it, and all the wonderful gifts she received.

The gift table

The tropical themed party

Tropical Sangria. Yum!

Emma with her tropical punch

Eli is having fun too!

Pool time

Emma and her cake

Someone turned 4

Ripping into her presents

Paw Patrol was a big hit.

Games with uncle Ryan