A Truck Party

We celebrated James' 2nd birthday with a truck themed birthday party.  This year we decided to do a family party.  He still doesn't really understand what his birthday means, but I wanted to do a fun theme anyways.  Since he loves trucks that was an obvious choice.  I found some cute ideas on Pinterest and we borrowed a bounce house from our neighbors.  It was a hot and sticky day, so we ate inside at the dining room table and let the kids jump and splash in the bounce house in the front yard!

I ordered these cute plastic construction hats for the kids and orange safety cone sippy cups.  They complement a flowered dress so nicely!

I also found these cute paper plates online...

I was going to make a cake, but at the last minute decided to have one made.  It turned out so cute and it was way less pressure!  I love it!

Paul bought James this cute chair at Home Goods.  He sat in it to open gifts... at least one gift that is... then he sort of lost interest!

We ate ribs and corn on the cob and then we had cake.  He actually tried to blow out the candles this year!  

So sweet!

The kids played in the bounce house for quite a while.  It was a huge hit!  It looked really classy in our front yard!

We pretty much had to drag them in to open presents!  But once inside James found one of his gifts and was enthralled.  Do you think he likes it?!

We finally got him to sit down to open a few gifts.  He loved his tractor from Aunt Rini!  We could have stopped right here... I think Chloe, Max and Sam opened the rest of the presents!

He got so many wonderful things!  Our family room looked like Christmas morning!  

All this fun can make a kid thirsty so James and Char paused for a little drink...

It was such a fun party!  Thanks to all of our family for making it a special day for James.  We love you!

But let all who take refuge in you rejoice;    let them sing joyful praises forever.  

Spread your protection over them, 

that all who love your name may be filled with joy. 
~Psalm 5:11