8 is Great!
Warning: This post contains an insane amount of photos!
My Cooperman turned 8 last week! I can’t believe it! Of course, I said that last year when he turned 7….and probably the year before that…and likely the year before that…
The punk had a week-long celebration! It started the weekend before his birthday because we had family in town. Nan, Grandma, Uncle Chad, Aunt Amy, and Cousins Jack & Sydney helped us celebrate at Flat Tire Burgers - very fun and very yummy! The funnest part was the s’more tray…
These boys have so much fun together…
And this girl is just so stinkin’ cute!
Then my mom, grandma, Cooper and I headed downtown to see the Lion King on stage. This was Cooper’s first experience at a big time theatrical production, and I loved sharing it with him. We both laughed, we both cried, and had an amazing time! He loved it!
On his actual birthday, our little fam met Gamma & Buddy at Incredible Pizza, which if you ask me, is not that incredible any more. But of course The Boys love it! They had a good time playing mini-golf, mini-bowling, and driving the cars - Coop is big time now and gets to drive by himself!
THEN, the weekend after his birthday, we had a party with his friends. It was a Lego-themed party at Martin Park Nature Center. Did you know they do not make Lego party supplies?? So we did our own. Cooper and his dad made the invitations with this photo of their creation…
I set up a scavenger hunt through the trails at the nature center. They had to find 13 clues along the way. Attached to each clue was a bag of Legos which we had planned to use for a building activity after the hike but we ran out of time. One reason we ran out of time was because we got a late start. Want to know why we got a late start? Because one of Cooper’s best buds tripped and split his head open! On my watch!!! He had to get 3 stitches!!! I couldn’t believe it. So after shaking off feeling like a complete schmuck, we were on our way…
Then Cooper had seen some photos online of Lego-shaped cakes people had made and wondered if we could try one! Ugh! I do not bake! But I do love my boy…just please don’t look too close at the cake!
Cooper, you are a kind, intelligent, and fun kiddo! You have the biggest heart for your family, for your friends, and for God. I am so proud of the choices you make and the example you set for others. You constantly impress people with the way you pay attention to the needs of others. Baby, I am THRILLED to be your momma. You are and will always be a constant joy! Happy #8!
May 21st, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Jenn, you are so creative! Maybe you should become a kids birthday party consultant in you spare time. I would like to do a scavenger hunt sometime; maybe you could help me. How did you come up with the leggo cake? You are a great Momma!
May 22nd, 2009 at 4:59 am
How creative! The cake looks great and the kids look like they are having a blast!
WHAT A WEEK COOPER HAD! I am so jealous.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY COOPER! Being 8 is great and so are you!
May 22nd, 2009 at 7:50 am
How awesome!! Those boys are so blessed to have such an awesome mom and dad. Looks like you had perfect weather to be at the park too! And your cake turned out great too, by the way.
I give you an A++
May 22nd, 2009 at 11:12 am
We loved that bird-watching wall. Martin Park Nature Center is a great place to take Colette for a walk when it’s not busy.
Wow they are getting big!
May 31st, 2009 at 3:46 pm
A gardener and a photographer too and to top that off … a very cool mom! He’s got it made in the shade. Beautiful family.
June 3rd, 2009 at 9:37 pm
I love Flat tire burgers. yum. I miss that place. Looks like a great birthday. My Jack wants a lego party this summer. Loved seeing your ideas.