Saturday, May 9, 2009

Pirates and Princesses Party

Today was the 3rd birthday party for Alexander Rice and Sara Hays Grote. Alexander is my cousin, Chris's son and Sara Hays is the daughter of Christy and Brent Grote. Brent was Andy's best man. Their birthdays are only a day or 2 apart so they always celebrate with a big bash together. This year was a pirate and princess theme complete with a blow-up, bouncy pirate ship and dressed-up, story-telling princess. Another friend of the boys, Ben Sewell, made the bar-be-que for lunch and Chris made the pirate hat shaped cake for Alexander. Aiden had a great time playing with all the other kids. Fortunately he is about their size so he could almost keep up (once we were able to detach him from his father, of course). There were lots of family and friends in attendance so it fun to see everyone and catch up. We can't wait until next year to see what Chris and Christy think up to top this one! Good luck girls!

Aiden and Daddy getting in the pirate spirit.

Daddy, Aiden (playing with his earring), Matt Rice, Brent Grote

Alexander makes a mean pirate!

There's that earring!

Aiden in outfit #2.
(He accidentally peed on Daddy. I guess it is time for size 6 diapers.)

Aunt Pat (Alexander's Granny), Aiden, Daddy and Chris

The birthday duo bouncing away.
Sara Hays still had on her princess outfit at this point.

Aiden loved the playhouse.

Aiden and Alexander (I think he was looking at the goats.)

Aiden in the bouncy pirate ship.

1 comment:

Chri\ said...

Thanks for featuring my cake! Glad you guys were able to come - it was fun!