Birthday fun

On Saturday January 7, I had a birthday party in the community room of our building. The theme of this party was 'epically immature,' and it was a blast. 

We started out with huge amounts of food (we are Mormon after all): chips, salsa, cookies, cake pops, starburst, skittles, m&ms, cheese, crackers, soda, juice boxes, fruit by the foot. It was a pleasant surprise, therefore, when Emily showed up with a fun and beautiful 'Chutes and Ladders' cake made from scratch. She said it was her first time experimenting with fondant, but you could have fooled me; it was so delicious!

Of course, we provided fun kid activities for the evening, including punch balls, coloring books and Candyland. Playing Candyland with Jed was hysterical, because he kept asking, "No, seriously, is this all you do?" Since the game is meant for small children, yes, Jed, moving one or two colors forward is all you do.

Perhaps the funniest part of the evening was when we played musical chairs. There was some serious competitiveness going on, and some loud laughter. Jed tried to sit on Shaine, so she had to tell him that not only is she married, but she's pregnant. I'm sorry we didn't get around to playing Heads Up, 7 Up, but maybe next time.

The evening was pretty much amazing for those who came, and I want to thnk you for being there to enjoy it with me, and for the gifts you gave (even if they did come from the trash...Michelle)