Benz's Splish Splashin' Pool Party!

On Sunday (Dec. 6th), we had an early birthday celebration for Benz's 5th birthday. We decided on a pool party at the Jim Parsley Community Center which is right across the highway from our house. They have an awesome indoor pool with a huge slide, a baby slide, and water basketball. We felt so happy to have so many of our friends and family present with us to celebrate, including Gma & Gpa B., Rylee and her friend, Will, Jenn & Jon, Jonah, Ava, Brynne, Jon & Elisabeth, Regan, Luke, Traci & Jake, Carter, Addisyn, James & Meredith, Tauren & Shannon, Colten, Julia & Ty, Devin, Austin, Shana & Cory, Rosa & Lance, myself, Boston, Matt & Benz. Kids and parents swam from 3-4p and then we moved into the party room from 4-5p. We chowed down on mini turkey, ham & PBJ sandwiches, 7 layer dip, pasta salad, fruit kabobs and a veggie tray. Then we sang Benz the birthday song and passed out my famous strawberry & chocolate cupcakes.

Before we knew it, it was time for Benz to open his presents. He got so many nice toys & games, including a new 20 inch red bike from Gma & Gpa B., a lego set, a game for his Leapster, a fire truck, a Geo Trax barn, Sequence for Kids game, a Hot Wheels race track and a mini cooper remote control car, to name a few! Then we had all of the kids line up to take a swing at our turtle pinata. After we had everyone give it a go (including Jake and myself), it still wouldn't break so I had to rip it open and throw up all of the treats. Not quite what was supposed to happen, but everyone seemed happy with their stash of goodies and treat bags. I felt terrible that we had to rush everyone out so quickly, but there was another group coming in after us. After unloading everything and feeding the baby, I collapsed on the couch. I thought Benz would have too but he was too pumped to rip into all of his newly acquired treasures so we let him stay up a little past his bedtime to enjoy them. So all in all, it was a huge success and a great time spent with awesome people....until next year (or until party #2 rolls around in New Orleans on 12/23)!!!!