What has eight kids under the age of three miss their afternoon nap with a paintbrush in their hands? Kaden’s Annual Pumpkin Party, of course! Our little guests consisted of Brooklyn, Bee, Bryson (zon), Sadie, Laney, Melae and Kaylee.
This is the second year for this event. For me, it signifies fall has arrived. I love going to the pumpkin patch, but this party screams: FALL. I look forward to planning it and this year started in July. I know. I know. I am a planner to a fault. Hey, but remember we achieve some good parties out of this fault! This year we requested that the guests arrive in costume or festive colors. Bee wore a witch hat and her wickedly cute tee. Sadie was Tinkerbell and Laney was a pretty pink/purple fairy. Kade you wore your’ I want my mummy’ shirt and Sprite you were christened with the “My 1st Halloween” onsie. It was fun to see that there was some spirit at the party. Dad and I wore our orange gear as did Lacey.
All the kids run amuck in and out. All received a pumpkin in coming inside. We lay plastic all over the kitchen floor to catch all the paint and masterful art that could bless the floors surface. Leave it to Ashton to take a big bite out of it before the guests arrive! All the kids sat down and wanted to paint. Stickers were an okay choice, but pens were better. Before I knew it we were in the midst of pumpkin artists. Brooklyn wins the prize with her very carefully painted ghost. Bryson wins the prize for most quickly bored. He wanted to be in the middle of the action not confined to Mom’s lap. Sadie wins for most thoughtful as she made one for little sister, too.
The kids seemed to really enjoy their time. The big kids (parents) were very gracious. What everyone must know is Adam and I love to do this. Boys, we want you to have magic. It is the gift of memories filled with tradition and fun. We want you to be surrounded by all things KIDS. The added bonus is for all of us big kids it allows us an occasion that we set time aside to visit and catch-up. We all have crazy schedules and these events allow all of us to slow down and touch base. I love this. It lets us all have a piece of magic.
Auntie Larissa cleaned up most of the mess. This was truly awesome. It let me snap pictures of all the fun and catch up to guests that I had not been able to visit.
Everyone indulged in cupcakes and mini candy bars with juice and smiles. There are many fond memories, but there is one I must share. Sadie is standing outside on the slide rubbing her belly announcing to Adam, Kayla and a few others, “It is time!” Adam came in to tell Hans his three year olds role play and it was time for her to have her baby. It was roll on the floor funny. Hans asks Sadie, “What are you doing?” She explains that she is having a baby and pretending to be a mommy. I laugh typing those words. Stop growing up- all of you!
We close the party with Kaden being an absolute pill and a kid group photo.
It was such a fun two hours. All the little’s left tired eyed with their pumpkin in tow. Kayla and I chatted up our typical storm out in the rain as Bryson complained with whines in the backseat of her car.
Next year, perhaps we will host it one week earlier and most will be old enough for a game. Ooooh, the possibilities of a bigger party! I better get to planning, now.
Thanks to GG, Great Grandma Church, Auntie Larissa, Layla, The Fradenburgs and Danette for brining all the little’s, which allowed all the fun to happen! It was neat to have Papa and Cheryl pop in to help Kade and Brooklyn with their painting fun, too. We will see you ALL next year.
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