Party at Grandma's

While we were in California I planned a little birthday party for Hoyt and Isaiah, who both have birthdays in August. We invited the cousins over for swimming, a BBQ and, of course, a treasure hunt. Thank goodness for Caleb who helped me make pirate treasure maps for each child (we even crumpled them and burnt the edges - I felt like I was in middle school all over again!). I think the party was a success; Hoyt seemed to love it and said, "Mom, this is the best birthday ever!"

With his treasure map hunting for his pirate treasure chest


A few of the cousins with their booty


Pool time!


Hoyt swam every day we were in California - too bad we don't have a pool in Idaho


Having lots of fun - Kasey is inside the basketball hoop....silly girl!


Blowing out the candles on their ice cream cone cupcakes


Hoyt was impressed that I could make cupcakes inside a cone. I told him I was pretty talented!


Presents - Optimus Prime from grandma and grandpa was a big hit....


as was the Captain America costume from mom and dad! I know that I end every birthday entry this way, but I can't believe he is four years old already. I cry every time I watch our home videos of when he was a baby - where did that chunky baby go?