Birthday Party

Happy early Birthday Jacob!

Now I know it isn't the 25th yet, so technically he is still eight but his best friend Ben is moving and he wanted to celebrate before he left. We invited his friends that were in town to our house, and started the festivities off by flying nerf rockets outside.

You had to jump on the pump as hard as you could to make the rocket fly as high as it could.

Here is Olivia, Ben's little sister. She mustered up some big strength and made the rocket soar. We only lost one rocket to the roof (I was kind of impressed we didn't lose more). 

Afterwards we headed back inside for cake, ice cream, and presents.

I was a little disappointed this picture turned out the way it did. Oh well live and learn.

Jacob was so excited to get this game. He has been wanting it for a while. If you can't tell, it is Bejeweled card game. He also got legos and more legos and a new 3DS game, Donkey Kong.

Next was cake. Mmmmmm cake. He wanted a minecraft cake but the only store who sold one was very pricey and I am just not good enough to make one on my own (I need my Jamey!!!).

After everyone scarfed their faces with sweets we let them play Minecraft on the PC. They were ecstatic and dove straight in. We had to literally pry them away when their parents came to pick them up.

I think all in all it turned out great. I was one tired mama afterwards and was reminded why I do not like hosting birthday parties (kids have to much energy). :P

Here are Ben and Jacob showing us their true personalities. They are a bunch of goofballs. Ben will be missed, but always remembered. 

Happy Birthday Jacob you are a special and wonderful addition to our family. We love you so much and are so pleased with the young man you are becoming.

-Sarah