Nate's Birthday Party

We had Nate's birthday party at a nearby park. He asked for a Clifford party, and did you know that Clifford party plates, napkins, etc have been discontinued? Yes, for $12, I could have bought a package of 8 plates, but I decided to go with the colors - red, blue and yellow instead. I added doggie accessories where possible, and luckily some companies still use Clifford as a marketing tool, so I was able to find stickers and juice boxes with his picture on them. Oh, and the things you can buy on eBay - was able to have some personalized coloring books made up for pretty cheap - they even threw in small round stickers with Clifford and friends pics on them to put on the bottom of Hershey's kisses. Nate was absolutely worn out, so I think the party was successful!

Sarah playing with Benjamin

Joseph playing with Nate - what good cousins!


Mommy and the Birthday Boy

Grandma, Mommy and Nate



Patty and Riley

Daddy, Nannie, Nate and Grandpa

Snacks were served in dog bowls

(those are "doggie bags" in the bucket)

The pavilion we reserved at the park

The dog bowl cake. I tried for red, but realized

I had Christmas red icing dye, not a true red. Oh well.

Joey on the swing

Miss Evie

Zoe and Daniel, having lunch

Isn't that the most pitiful attempt at blowing out

the candles? I told you he was tired!

Lining up for the pinata

Nate went first (check out the form on that kid!)

All the kids, getting their candy

Opening presents

More presents

I'm three!

Nate's actual birthday. He asked for

pancakes for his birthday breakfast.

Opening up presents

Finally, his very own Zhu Zhu!