A proper celebration

Well, a boy only turns 8 once in a lifetime. Nick turned 8 the day before we left for Arizona, and he did not get to celebrate with his friends. SO... today was the day we chose to do it up... exactly one month after his actual birthday! It was a Madagascar party, so as you prepare to celebrate via blogville, let me just say.....

The living room was transformed into a jungle...

and anyone who has seen the movie knows that the penguins are hilarious! So, here's the cake...

And here are the wild animals....

First we did some party poppers outside in the yard...

Then we played some fun party games inside. Then.... PRESENT TIME! I love to watch the faces of children when they receive a gift! It's almost magical!

Here are a few of the gifts he received... a new Bionicle...

money is always good....

and, his very first Webkins! It's a chihuahua... he named it Jake.

Time for cake!

After cake and ice cream, they headed outside to play baseball (and climb trees). You know, the things that 8 year old boys LOVE to do! They had a really great time! Mom is exhausted! Sandy stayed at my house until almost 1 am to help me get everything ready for the party. She is awesome! Sandy, I saved you some cake!!!!!!

So... that is the story of Nick's belated birthday party celebration. Thanks for sharing the day with me via blog! Time for a nap!