The party didn't start until 2, but we were busy doing things until it began. Since Connor's favorite book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar, we used that as the theme. Over the last few weeks I have been busy creating and putting together decorations for it. {Thank you Kelsey for all your help.} I hope you enjoy the pictures!
We served all of the food from the book. In case you haven't read it, he eats a lot of junk and random food. On the snack table were apples, pears, plums, strawberries, oranges {clementines}, pickles, swiss cheese {along with other cheeses and crackers}, salami, and sausage {pigs in a blanket}. We also added a few snacks that weren't mention in the book to make it more filling. On the dessert table were watermelon slices, apple pies {the book mentions cherry pie, but we couldn't find any}, chocolate cake, ice cream cones, lollipops, and cupcakes. My friend helped me make food labels to tell the story with the associated food.
Snack table.
Sweets table.
I loved the way all the food from the story looked on display.
After everything was setup, it was party time! Connor was all over the place and hardly let us take pictures with him. The few we got will have to work :)
Us with our birthday boy.
We are so happy Pepaw and Memaw were able to visit during his party.
{I'll do another post on their visit!}
The only picture of all of us! {I'm sad grandpappy missed it. He was taking Kylie for a walk}
I ordered lacing cards for the kids to play with. Connor liked it.
1) Connor loved his balloons. The blue ones especially! 2) I am so sad the kids didn't play the "feed the caterpillar" game that I made. I think it came out really cute.
Outside decorations. We had to have bubbles at his party since they are his favorite.
Playing outside on such a beautiful day.
The dads hanging out.
Such a happy boy!
My wonderful parents.
Playing with sidewalk chalk.
Everybody jump!
Good job Illi!
My little family.
After playing outside and eating, it was time to sing Happy Birthday and eat cake. My favorite!
Everyone loved the funfetti cupcakes that I made.
Aaron's dad entertained the kids by blowing up a balloon and letting it go.
After cake, we opened presents. Connor lost interest about halfway through, but was sooooo excited to play with all his new toys.
Such awesome gifts!
Our friends Morgan and Levi got Connor a DRUM set! He was so happy, and we were so shocked!
1) Noah was trying on Connor's toolbelt. 2) Jayden climbed on the chair to get another cupcake.
First thing's first, let's put together the drum set.
Thank you Aunt Mo{and Uncle Levi} for the present.
They wanted it outside, so outside it went.
Connor and Noah playing.
Learning how to scooter.
After most of our guests left, it was just Connor and Lily left. The sprinkler system went off out back and they started playing in the water. Since it was warm outside, we put together the water table my parents got him and let them play.
That face!
The Olson boys.
When we all came back inside, we let Connor open his last couple gifts. Grandpappy got him a puzzle of the U.S., silver coins, and a CONNOR license plate.
It was such a fun, special day for our little guy. Thank you to everyone who came. We hope you had as much fun as we did!
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