Anthony’s 8th birthday party

Anthony putting a Bionicle on his chocolate cake
Anthony putting a Bionicle on his chocolate cake

I added some 'special' ingredient in this cake to make it more healthy, and nobody noticed!  (Probably because of all the frosting)
I added some 'special' ingredient in this cake to make it more healthy, and nobody noticed! (Probably because of all the frosting)

We celebrated Anthony’s birthday on Saturday since his official birthday fell on Sunday this year. (He wasn’t too happy about that.)

He has been begging to play at the Park School playground as they have recently refurbished their playground and are now all the envy of the elementary schools in our district. So I decided that this would be a good place (and free!) for his birthday party. It was a beautiful day, and was filled with A LOT of boys.

Birthday Bash friends
Birthday Bash friends

Park Elementary School playground
Park Elementary School playground

Anthony really excited to get Ferio and Skirmix (Bionicles)
Anthony really excited to get Ferio and Skirmix (Bionicles)

Anthony got a new 'truck' for his skateboard
Anthony got a new 'truck' for his skateboard

New shoes!
New shoes!

Samuel swinging at the pinata
Samuel swinging at the pinata

Shoe-less Sam even in 50 degree weather
Shoe-less Sam even in 50 degree weather

picnic birthday party.  Anthony, Cesar, Ben, Sam
picnic birthday party. Anthony, Cesar, Daniel G., Sam

Spaceship 2000

Yesterday a whole slew of us went to Springville City Art Days, braving the rains and thunder.   Each of the kids were allowed ONE ride (at $5 a ride)!   Anthony, James, Savannah went on the Spaceship 2000.   “That was the best ride!”

Coming off the ride - "That was so totally awesome!"
Coming off the ride - "That was so totally awesome!"

"That was the best ride!"
"That was the best ride!"