Birthday Party for Reese and Wyatt

On Sunday we had a big birthday party for Reese's 4th and Wyatt's 1st Birthday. We did a robot theme which was so cute and fun and we had it in the gym at Emmanuel again like we did for the big party in October. Mommy was brave and also invited some friends this time, and it was a big hit. Clayton is already talking about how he wants his next party to be just like that one with all the same friends! It's a lot of work, but that really makes it all worth it! <3

We had good food, including robot snacks for the kids.

Robots made from a juice box, raisin boxes for feet, smarty arms and fruit cup heads with spoon antenna. I even hot glued on some googly eyes!

Carrots, "computer chips" and also "nuts and bolts" snack mix

There was lots to do as well - of course balloons were all around and the huge empty space in the gym, the kids just ran around and had a blast! There were also some robot coloring pages and crayons which mostly just a few of the "girl cousins" enjoyed. We also had a fun game "Pin the Gear on the Robot" which Aunt Amy constructed for us.

Wyatt enjoying a balloon! He even popped one like that once, he thought it was funny!

After the games, we sang Happy Birthday and dug into the cake!! I just have to say I'm extremely proud of pulling off this cake (with a little credit to Daddy for suggesting the peanut butter cups to make the claw-hands).

Some shots of the boys "patiently" waiting to get started with this part. . . 

I think it's safe to say that Wyatt LOVED his cake! What a mess!! We did have to clean up afterwards which was not as fun!

After all that it was finally time to open presents! They got a lot of really fun new toys that everyone is enjoying. Clayton and Reese may be enjoying Wyatt's new train a little too much, but it is really sturdy and they aren't over the 42 lb. weight limit. . . It's a very nice riding/push toy with alphabet blocks. The blocks are computerized and when you put them in the slot it says the letter and the word that starts with that letter. You can also put the blocks in a hole on top and it shoots them into the trailer; a very complex toy that will grow with him to be able to enjoy for years.

pop cap guns! just what he wanted!

Just digging right in!

Reach, Baby!

 Wyatt's favorite was probably the giant stuffed puppy he got from Grandpa and Grandma Branz. I just love the way he treats big, soft stuffed animals like a long lost friend. . . you feel all warm and fuzzy inside watching him enjoy it and love on it!

Reese got a very cool robot from Grandpa Mark and Grandma Dianne that dances and shoots out foam discs. We haven't had a chance to try it out at home yet, but we know he really enjoyed it in the wide open spaces of the gym!

What a fun time - Happy Birthday Reese and Wyatt!