It's GREAT being EIGHT!

As per tradition we took the kids to Thomas the Train. We have done this every year for Britton's Birthday. This however was the last year we are doing it. It's sad to think that Britton's Birthday tradition is over, however he is growing up and there are other things we can do.

Here is our Thomas experience through the years
2005

I can't for the life of me find 2006. I will have to do a massive search.
2007

2008

2009

2010



Tyler had to meet us there because he had to work. He was running late so as everyone was boarding the train I stood out side with Tyler's ticket hoping he would make it in time. I asked the guy taking tickets how long we could wait and he told me two minutes. When the train was completely loaded the conductor came out and asked us what was wrong and if I was ready to board the train. I told him my husband was on his way and he should be here any second. He told me he would wait for a little bit and just then Tyler came running up. Whew, that was stressful. Not to mention embarrassing, everyone on the train was staring at me wondering why I wouldn't get on. I just really didn't want Ty to miss this with it being our last time. I really appreciated the Conductor and Ticket taker being so nice about it.

These two pictures were taken while I was waiting for Ty.

Inside the train. Everyone was glad we made it.


A picture of me to prove I was there. I wonder what happened to all of the pictures of Tyler....I swear I took some. It was so dang windy that day. I HATE wind! I think the guy behind me was wondering why Tyler wanted a picture of him.





You gotta love cotton candy. I love this picture of Britton. That kid is the messiest eater I have ever seen.

On Saturday we had a Star wars Birthday party for Britton. It turned out really well. I was worried with it being a Holiday weekend but most of the kids were able to come. We sent out really cool invitations and I think that got the kids excited to come. Every one that called to RSVP told me how fun the party sounded and what cute invitations we did. I found the idea online and added our own little twist to it. This invitation was made for Beckham but we put each child's name that we invited in place of Beckham's name.

Tyler and I made each of the kids their own individual TIE fighter Ship cakes. They were a huge hit. I also found this idea on line and I was shocked when all of the kids knew what they were.

Of course we had to have ice cream with our cake, so we had Rocky Galaxy (Rocky Road) ice cream.

And no Star wars party would be complete without the Yoda Soda. Tyler even died it green to give it a little extra effect. The kids thought it was hilarious.

The set up before the kids arrived. I found some glow in the dark straws that I thought would be perfect for the party. They were a big hit too, but we just couldn't get the house dark enough. They were fun anyway.

We had some fun games planned although we didn't call them games. They were Jedi training courses. The first two "games" I didn't get pictures of. I am so mad about that but I was just having so much fun watching and helping the kids that I didn't even think about it. The first game we played was Storm Trooper vs. Jedi. Each kid had there own "light saber" and we blind folded them. The closest one to his chest won a prize.

I took this picture when the party was over.

The second "game" we played was Save Princess Leia. I put a picture of Princess Leia in a balloon and the person to pop the correct balloon won a prize. We had about 50 balloons and the kids had to sit on them to pop them.

After that it was time for a break, so we ate cake and ice cream and opened gifts.




I had Britton pose with each of his friends and the gifts they gave him.

Miles and Britton....Yes they are the same age.

Riley and Britton....Yes they are the same age.

Jarom and Britton

Alex and Britton

Garret and Britton....again, same age.

Kurtis and Britton

After that it was back to Jedi training.

We wanted to do Musical chairs to the Star wars theme music but the kids were so darn hyper we didn't dare get out the chairs so Tyler suggested pillows....Brilliant!

and the last "game" of the day was Who am I. I wrote a Star wars characters name on a sticker and stuck it to their back, when they guessed who they were they got their treat bag and it was time to go home.

We finished the party a couple of minutes early so we went outside to play while waiting for every one's Mom's to come.

We had Hand stand contests.

Shayna won!

And played tag.

It was an awesome party and some of the boy's told their Mom's they didn't want to leave. Riley even told me it was a Magical party and Garrett told me he had soooo much fun! I am so glad it was successful. I can't believe my baby boy is eight, it makes me teary eyed to think about it.

For Britton's Birthday we gave him the Real Salt Lake soccer away game jersey, he has the home jersey and wanted the away game one. At first we couldn't find the away jersey that was in his size so we got him this years home game jersey. Tyler decided to stop at the actual Real Salt Lake store and found what we wanted so he bought it. Shay has been wanting a jersey so we gave the other jersey to her as a kindergarten graduation gift. That night Real played and we all wore our jerseys.....they won of course!


The next day, which was Sunday was Britton's actual Birthday. We took him bowling. I forgot my camera so no pictures but we had a lot of fun and Britton got a lot of celebrating done.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUDDY!!! You really are the best! And the cutest! Not to mention the BEST!