Super Hero Birthday Party

Last Saturday we had a Superhero Birthday Party for Blake at our house. We were brave souls, but he really wanted a party and I really didn't want to pay to go somewhere else. So, we invited all his friends from school and church and they were to come dressed up as a superhero. Of course Blake picked Batman.

I knew things would be crazy so I tried to get a couple pictures before. When they first arrived, they each decorated a mask and then when they were done, then they could color.

These are the masks that they got to decorate.

These are the fabulous (super messy!) cupcakes that Sam's Club made.

We played a villain game where they had to kill the villains with the dart guns. Note: the intention was to have the entire party outside in our backyard. The night before it rained A LOT. When we woke up we had another pool in our yard from so much rain but the rain stopped a couple hours before the party started. So, we moved a lot of the games inside.


The kids arrived, made their masks and while the masks were drying, they went in front yard to do the obstacle course that was intended for the backyard, so it was makeshift, but Aaron did a great job creating it. This was called our Superhero training. They had to ride the scooter around the course 1 time, then run the course 1 time, then pop a balloon. While they were doing this, we had Batman music playing.

This is Claire. She is Blake's classmate at school and at church.


Luke K. There are 2 Luke's in his class and 3 moms who have the name Michelle. His teacher loves it.


Sadie riding the course. They used to live right around the corner, but moved about 3 minutes away.

Her brother, Max.

Here is Macie, who is Brexton's sister. Dylan and Macie are friends from church too because they are the same age. She is so cute and has no fear...Dylan and her are perfect together.


So once the training was completed they were now Superheros and got their masks back (since they were done drying). They also were then ready to fight the bad guys. We had 3 stations, since we had 3 guns.

Mr. Freeze froze Batman, Robin and Superman so they were in blocks of ice. The kids had to use water guns to free them (melt the ice). The kids loved this.

All except Dylan. He didn't have a great day. He spent most of the time in my arms...except when it was time to eat. Which we did after this game.

After the snack break, we played "Give Batman his emblem". Like pin the tail on the donkey. This was at the very end when the kids were all done.

The backyard was a lot better by this time which is why we went out there. It is much better for 15 kids to be outside making a mess then inside my house. But the pool is in the backyard. We have a tanning shelf or Baja shelf whatever you want to call it.  So, some kids were standing there. Well, one kid took one too many steps and fell in the pool. I was about 5 steps away and my friend Chad (Sadie and Max's dad) was 2 steps away so he stepped in the pool and just grabbed him. Of course Cooper's mom wasn't there, which might be a good thing. He was totally fine. He was grabbed right away. I knew this could be a problem and left my phone inside just in case. He wanted to go back into the pool, but we told him he could come back with his swim suit another day.


While Cooper dried off, we sang to Blake and ate cupcakes.

Then opened presents.

Brexton and Claire are right next to Blake. The kids love to watch their friend open their presents. It is so cute.




The kids had a blast and Blake loved it. He gave them their party favors as they left and  the kids were so good to each other saying thank you.

Friends from school who came: Courtney, Brynn, Claire, Vivienne, Sadie, Max, Jonathan, Cooper, Luke K, Parker,

Friends from church: Brexton, Macie, Reese A, Kaden, Kyler

Shortly after the party, our neighbors Ashley and Carter brought over a gift.

On Blake's birthday his Uncle James called him to wish him a happy birthday. Friday we were able to Skype with his Uncle David and his cousins Seth and Kaleb and thank them for the present. His Uncle Robert sent him a text. His grandparents and great-grandma sent him some presents. He is one lucky kid. Thank you all!

Later that night, I got a call from Aaron's cousin, Amy, saying that she is moving to the same city we live in in a month. We won't be in the same ward, but they will be about 10 minutes from us. Small world huh?