Kate & Will's Family Birthday Party 2013

Flashback to Labor Day weekend everyone!  We had our annual bday party for Kate and Will.  Hard to believe my little girl is 7 and my little boy is 5!!!   Where did the time go!

It was a beautiful day!  The kids had tons of fun on the waterslide and tire swing in the backyard. 

My Aunt Cindy and her granddaughter Sienna were able to join us.  Sienna loved seeing baby Ethan, the newest addition to the family. 

Yummy burgers, chips and fruit were the kids' choice for the menu.

Like I said, it was a beautiful day to be out on the deck. 

Will thought it was hilarious to stuff his cheeks with grapes and run around making monkey sounds during the meal.

Kate was just silly most of the day.

Lauren just loved hanging out with all the kiddos!!

Kate & Teagan don't get to spend near enough time together!  They both get so excited any chance they get to have fun girly time with one another.

We had to have a pre party talk with Will about not asking "When are we opening presents??"  100 times during the party.  We told him that we wouldn't do gifts until after dinner.  Well, it worked!  In fact, my Mom even commented on how shocked she was that Will hadn't asked about the presents yet.   Little did she know about the BIG talk we had before anyone arrived.

Kate got a new puppy "Honey" to go with her American Girl doll.......SUPER EXCITING!

All the kiddos sitting for a picture.

And all the desserts to pick from!!!  WOW can I say sugar overload!!

Krispy Creme's and chocolate Cupcakes were the big picks for this year.  I have to say,  the donuts are such a HUGE hit every year.  I think the family may get disappointed if Kate or Will ever changes their mind.



"What will I wish for this year??"

Blow Will!!!

Possible Xmas card Pick?  Maybe not with Papa's crutches in the background!!

A little history here....... Way back during my college days in Springfield, my  Mom and Aunt would come down to visit Brett & I for long weekends here and there.  During 1 of their awesome visits, a Krispy Creme shop opened up.  I had never had a krispy creme, so we were pretty pumped to go on opening day.   After our visit, we posed outside the shop with these same silly hats on to remember the fun experience.  So when I pulled the same hats out at the party, we had to repeat the picture.   We may be 10 years older, but still look pretty awesome in the hats if you ask me!!

So.... we made everyone pose in the hats,  starting with the great grandmas.....

Then Papa and Gary.......

and finally Grandpa and Aunt Becca!

Sienna had a ton of fun and ate lots and lots of sugar.

And so did Ms. Lauren!!

Will was super excited about all of his new superhero and Jake and the Neverland Pirates toys.

He convinced Papa to get down and open and play with his new toys with him.

The night ended with a game of Pop the Pig!  It was another successful bday party at the Van Zee house!