Luke's 5th Birthday Party

Last weekend we celebrated Luke's 5th birthday party with his friends. You're correct if you're thinking... last weekend (from the date of this blog post) wasn't July 3rd, or even close to July 3rd. As has become our tradition, we celebrate Luke's birthday party with his friends a few weeks before his birthday - otherwise everyone is out of town and/or busy celebrating Independence Day. Of course Luke gets another "family party" on his actual birthday. I think he really likes having two parties (and more gifts!) a few weeks apart.

This year (like last year) we celebrated his party at the gym. The kids basically have free reign over the entire facility and usage of all the equipment. Luke had so much fun here last year, that he requested it again this year. It's fun watching the kids play and how they bounce and jump (literally) from activity to activity.

Enjoy some of the best photos from Luke's special day.

Of course the party begins with some stretching

What's more fun than jumping into the foam pit? Nothing!

Maddie and friends hang around too

Luke gets a helping hand to climb out of the foam pit

Group photo of hot and tired kids

Yum!

Happy Birthday to you... Happy Birthday to you...

The icing is the best

Notice the similar smiles of the real Luke and Luke-on-a-stick

Luke's excitement as he opens some presents (water balloons and "big boy" Legos)

Jake toys for Jake-themed party... a perfect match

More Legos!

Batman!  Yes!

Flying Jet!  Awesome!

Friends

Buddies

No more photos please... I'm tired.

Grandma was here too.  You should have seen her in the foam pit!

Happy Birthday Luke!