Calvin's Birthday 2011

This year we finally had to throw a birthday party for Calvin. He's old enough now to know what they are and that he should get one.

You know what lots of time on Pinterest does? It skews your worldview into thinking kid parties should include a lot of handmade things. PINTEREST LIES!  Those gross party packages from Walmart that include balloons, plates, and cups with Go Diego do just fine. I tapped into some place inside of me that wields a glue gun and some ribbon and my credit card and I became best friends with Hobby Lobby for a week.

But for this little man, I would buy all the shiz at Hobby Lobby and glue it all together with hot glue and top it with a bow if that's what he wanted. (But also: he just wanted the WalMart party pack)

Thanks, brothers, for all the hours spent camping/freezing/whittling/derbying/fighting with mom/earning these merit badges so I could just rip them off and put them on a party banner. Suckers!

Just some casual fishing.....

 No big deal....

But then, what's this?

RUN KIDS, RUN!!!!

 This is what the face of baby terror looks like. It kind of breaks the heart, yes?

Maybe a ferocious bear party mascot was not age-appropriate for children under 15?

But this bear is cool. He gives high fives!

And when he falls on his knees due to heat exhaustion, you can even hop aboard for an awkward ride?

Sullivan was even more upset when the bear embraced his mom. That little guy really thought this was the end of her. And if there is one thing I know about Sullivan, he loves his mama (and nautical-themed outfits).

Gavin said "Uh, no thanks!".

So much heat exhaustion. Hope Cory and Jenna sprung for your Instacare bill when you almost fainted later! (Let us know if you want cash or check)

This might be my favorite picture. Because Perry doesn't even care. He just nestled in and was also just a  little bit bored. He's a baby gangster!

 "Yawn...."

 This is where Sullivan looked at us hot, tired, and covered in cake and said, "Not cool guys!"

The bear left and then Tyler showed up....super sweaty and losing body moisture at alarming rates. Maybe his pupils got really small and his knees buckled. What's wrong Tyler? (Be sure to hydrate!)

Thanks everyone who made this kiddo's fourth birthday amazing!