We kept it easy this year and had a pool party at the little pool we joined in our area. He told me a LONG time ago that he wanted a Cars party, so Cars party it was. Of course, he was totally back into Thomas and the new Planes movie by the time the party rolled around, but he does still love Cars. Carson LOVES going to the pool and this time of year it is hot as heck, so a pool party was easily the best choice for us!
I'm NOT a Pinterest mom and don't feel bad about it anymore. I wish I was more creative and had the time and money to do all that cute stuff, but it's not worth the stress. It's not something that comes naturally to me, so I quit forcing it. Decorations were minimal and consisted of checkered flag table cloths and a cheap plastic checkered flag pendant banner (all from Amazon). I stayed true to my decision after the last two years to not bake anything... cake and cupcakes were all from HEB with Cars toppers from Party City. No other food was involved since it was late afternoon. It was stress free and perfect. Carson had fun and that's what mattered!
It was mostly family and Carson had a blast swimming with everyone! Thanks to everyone who came out, and especially those who made the trek from out of town!
I think Carson stuck his finger in each and every one of the cupcakes before the day was over... the cake too! Little stinker!
This pic pretty much sums up what he did for 2 hours! Love it! No fear!!! (I wish his swimming skills were a little more advanced so that I didn't have any fear either!)
Everyone loves relaxing in the shallow end... perfect for kids and adults!
Sweet Lottie Bell!
He wore his grandfathers out! It's tiring making sure he gets to the wall!
All the big boys loved showing off their swimming skills too, Speedos and all!
The girls!!!
The cousins!
Carson's friends from school, Cooper & Koby!
Precious Addison!
The mashed cake.... Mater is sinking (thanks to Amanda!) haha
It was a little lot windy... thankfully my dad got the candle lit because I sure couldn't!
The only two girls as of now... that's changing in November!
Mr. Toby and his sweet niece
Khaki, Wannie, and Papi
The proud parents (without the birthday boy)... just realized we didn't get a picture with him... he was too busy running around like a wild man I'm sure.
Hanging out with Gigi & Pops
Cool train from Vivi & Doc
Hand-carved!
He was not ready to leave at all! We had a great time and totally lucked out that there was decent cloud cover which made it not so hot! :-)
Happy birthday, sweet Carson!!!! We love you!!!
Happy birthday Carson!
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