Camping Party

For Nolan's 4th Birthday we decided to have a camping themed party. We were super blessed that the weather was gorgeous, making it easy to have it in the backyard. This was such a fun party to plan, with endless possibilities.

Upon their arrival the kids started out with s'mores! Brian's friend Mike came over to supervise the fire and make sure kids stayed safe.

After their s'mores were eaten and Phase I of "Sugar High" began, we sent them to the craft portion to get their creative juices flowing (of course I stole this idea from Abby's 3rd bday party)! I bought 4T shirts as smocks, which was ridiculous because they made the kids look like the incredible hulks, they were way too tight. What was I thinking? Oh well, the paint is washable!

Next the kids got to go fishing. We joked about getting a boat since we knew we were making a lake, and then decided they were so cheap to rent at base to go ahead and really do it. The kids loved it and even insisted on wearing life jackets!!

After fishing the kids went on a Snake hunt. Then it was time for lunch. Hot dogs, trail mix and "bug juice" for the kids, chili for the parents. Then of course it was cake time. What better to eat while camping then dirt??

A few of the kids were a little freaked out by the dirt cake and we had to convince them the worms were gummy and the "dirt" was oreo cookies!!

That was followed by Nolan opening up presents in the yard.

Me, Nolan & Brian. I made Nolan's shirt and it said "Camp Nolan" & underneath it was a 4. So fun!

After present opening the kids ran wild, played in the tents, did more snake hunting and fishing and just wore themselves out! The babies were so sweet and slept a better part of the party, the little rascals!

That evening, after a nap, Nolan's friend Griffin came back over to have a real sleep over in the tents. Brian got to stay outside with them, but it was pretty chilly and about 2 AM they all headed back inside. Chilling at the campfire before the kids had to turn in:

XOXO,