Birthdady Party

On Tanner's actual birthday, we hung out all day doing all sorts of fun things.

We had a fun splashing in the pool in the backyard.

When Dad came home, we went to the big pool.

Hung out at the home - Tanner was fascinated by learning home to scribble. I hope I don't regret this decision...I can picture colored walls and floors in the near future.

We made his favroite dinner - cheese tortelleni!

But he wasn't done yet. For the final celebration, molten chocalate cakes. This is my personal favorite - and soon to become Tanner's I am sure!

And if you'd prefer to see it on video, here it goes. This is for Nanny - enjoy!

Most of all, it was SO nice to be able to spend time with Tanner and take the day off of work. And the best bday present I can think of to give to him - is more time to spend with him.

Date: July 1, 2008

Old MacTanner had a Farm. E - I - E - I - O!

For Tanner's 1st Birthday, we had a farm themed party with family and friends.

Yee-hah! Tanner is turning ONE!
Come join in the fun.
We'll splash & play in the sun.
Everyone be sure to come.

Cowboys and Cowgirls hear the news,
Dress in your bibs 'n boots if you choose.

Cock-a-doodle do...we hope to see you!

GAMES

We had a fun-filled afternoon. We kicked it off with a game of "Pin the Tail on the Cow." Tanner got it right on the tail...with a little assistance of course.

Then it got more exciting as we hosted a pig race. The kids lined up with their pigs and swatted them across the room across the finish line. It was a lot harder than it sounds.

Water Balloon Toss. How come every innocent game of water balloon toss aways turns into a water ballon fight. I had all the childlings on my side as they aimed for Anthony. Good times.

And last but not least, a cow pinata. Poor Merriam was grossly disturbedwhen Anthony was moving the Pinata around. She inisted he was cheating and it wasn't fair - which he had a good point. We thought for sure the kids would knock it down after the first real hit - but in turns out it took several real hits with a sturdy baseball bat to bust this one open. Impressive.

Little did we know that the pinata would be impossible to tear open. First we let the kids use a plastic bat and moved it around so they wouldn't make contact. I guess we wanted to make sure every kid would have a turn, but after that was done, we left them take full-blown swings. And when that didn't work, we pulled out the real baseball bat.

Birthday cake

Tanner loved tearing these cupcakes apart. I tried a new recipe and absolutely loved them. They were bright red, green and blue. It practically took a container of food coloring...but not only did they look colorful, they tasted delicous - seriously the best cupcakes and frosting ever. But the texas sun was blaring so we had to move fast.

Presents

Tanner was able to open a few of his bday presents - a Little People Truck and Ride on Car. He also got some fun toys. At first the Tickle-Me-Elmo scared him, but it was soon a big hit and he loves it. The other kids thought they were all equally as much fun, if not more so. It doesn't matter how old you are, toys are still toys and kids of all ages love them.




Date: July 10, 2009