Pump It Up!

A typical party at home goes something like this. Clean. Clean. Clean. Clean. Shop. Clean. Prepare. Prepare. Clean. Clean. Last minute shopping. Prepare. Clean. Host. Clean. Clean. Clean. So maybe I exaggerated a bit, but you get the general idea. Since all I feel like I've done for the past year is CLEAN, I decided a birthday party away from the house would be just what the doctor ordered!

After attending a party at Pump It Up in the fall, I didn't have to try convincing Brock too much we should go there for his big 5th birthday! He absolutely LOVED it! I absolutely loved how you just show up, bring your cake & party favors, and let them do the rest! No set up! No cleaning! Just FUN!

The kids had a blast, but I'm thinking the adults (or at least those who participated) had even MORE fun!

Brock loved the slide! (and the obstacle course...and the hill...and...and...and)

The kids!!
Front: Brooke (BI), Kaitlin (BI), Richard (BI), Brock, JP (Best Friend/Neighbor), Aubree, Grant (family friend), Conner (cousin)
Back: Andrew & his sister (BI), Isaac (mom's friend)
Kids not pictured were Sarah & Chelsea (soccer) and Emma & Jack (BI)
(BI = Bright Ideas...Brock's school)

Some of the Mature Adults! :-)
1) Tom racing through the obstacle course with Brock; 2) Aunt Angela winning the Prize for best Photograph of the party! 3) Lori & Loni "working out" on the obstacle courses; 4) Uncle Jeff playing off his wanting to slide by taking the baby!

The Cake! And Presents!

The Birthday King!

Happy Birthday my dear Brock! Turning 5 was fun (for you, at least! Mommy is still a bit sad) but I'm sure your 6th year will be even better!


Interesting Party Fact #239: A mere 5 hours after the party ended, Grant (pictured above) had a brand new baby brother! And YES, his Mommy was at the party!!