School was canceled again because of the snow, and Pete stayed home from work. So we hung out at the house together, and worked on decorating for Clifford's party later that evening. He originally wanted a bowling party, but at the last minute switched it to a 'kinect' party. Pete and I bought a new video game for his party (Ninja Fruit). We moved furniture out of the way, and taped up the carpet with painters tape as a guide for where the kids to stand. Everything was set and ready by lunch time. Poor Clifford...the party wasn't set to start until 5pm, and he kept asking us "is it time yet?" In the early afternoon, Papa stopped by on his way home to visit Clifford and give him a birthday gift. He also received a card in the mail from Grandma Jane with $20 to shop with. Finally, 5pm arrived, friends started to arrive, and the craziness began!! The party was a success!!! It was so much fun. For food, we kept it kid friendly and simple, serving chips, juice packets, mini corn dogs, and pizza bagels. I always let the boys decide how they want their cake decorated. Clifford decided on a "Halo" cake. So I bought a small Halo mega blocks set to use as his cake topper (then he got it as a new toy). Since the boys end of with two parties (one with friends and one with family), we only buy them one gift each from us. Pete and I picked out a bigger size Halo mega blocks set for him. He loved all the gifts from his friends too. The party ended at 9pm. Once everyone left, we let the boys stay up even later so Clifford could build all his new lego sets. The evening was a blast! We love Clifford so much!!!!! Can't imagine a life without him!!!
Papa stopping by to visit Clifford and to give him his gift
Grandma Jane's birthday gift to Clifford
They picked out their own outfits to wear for the party :)
Guests start to arrive. Let's get the party started!! (I love the pic of Clifford and Bella together. So cute!!)
Cake Time!!! It's amazing how quiet kids get once you give them cake 'n ice cream ;)
Time to open the gifts. A received a lot of new lego sets.
Here's Clifford the day after his birthday. With the combination of his birthday money and money he previously saved up, he bought himself 3 video games :)
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