Party day

Today we went to celebrate our friend Sarah's 5th birthday at Chuck-e-Cheese. But first we started the day with a walk around the neighborhood to see who all was yard-saling (it was our neighborhood's annual yard sale) and check out our friend Kara's charity bake sale. I made a lot of things for the sale and was excited to see all the baked donations that she got from friends and family. Let me just say, it was THE bake sale. So much yummy stuff. I then took the boys to the Y so I could take a spin class while Tim went on a road bike ride. We wanted to fit our exercise in before the party craziness.

I have not been to Chuck-e-Cheese since I was little. Tim & I were both worried that it would be too crazy and chaotic but it was bearable and not as bad as we feared. Eli & Cole had fun running around checking out all the games and spending their tokens (courtesy of the birthday girl!). Pizza, birthday cake and more games later, we headed home. Cole could barely keep his eyes open on the drive home and, after a slight struggle, we were able to get him to take a nap. Eli, on the other hand, wouldn't nap so we made him have quiet time on the couch. We made a deal that he could watch some tv as long as he rested on the couch but that once he got up, tv went off. He did pretty well resting that way. Not the same as a nap but at least he stayed still for a bit. They were both pooped out tonight and went to bed VERY easy.

It was a fun day and we hope Sarah enjoyed her party and has a great birthday tomorrow. It was great to see her and her parents, Patty & Jamie. Thanks for the fun!

Eli's legs got tired walking around the neighborhood so he hitched a ride with Cole.

Our little climber - he loves to climb the walls......literally.

Hanging with Scoop and Bob the Builder.

Racing cars.

Our attempt at Skee-ball. Don't think he's quite ready for a league, sorry Kathryn!

the Party table

checking out the Fairies on the birthday cake

Birthday Girl Sarah!

Cole & Daddy trying to Whack-a-Mole

Cole was not interested in the pizza at all but cake...

that's a different story!

This game was pretty fun. The kids got in and it took them on a ride, moving / bumping along the ride.

Eli & Cole giving it a whirl

And you could also watch their faces via a little tv on top. Eli was mesmerized.

Cole kept trying to fall asleep on the way home but we kept waking him up.

"Mommy, I'm so tired. Let me nap."

Eli resting on the couch.