Mason's Super Hero Celebration - 3rd Birthday

My little boy Mason turned 3 on July 14th! I can't believe he is three already - I want to keep him my  baby forever. Mason has gotten so big over the past year and I am one proud mom. He is the sweetest, most lovable and cool little guy I know. He does have his whining moments, but overall, he is such a good boy. We celebrated his big day this past weekend on July 11th. This kid has a serious super hero addiction, so picking a theme this year was pretty easy! It was a lot of fun planning his party and was pretty happy with the end result....with the exception of the weather! The weather was up and down all week and the day before the party it was only showing 20% of rain. However, by the next day, it was showing 100% of rain right at party time! Argh. It was accurate and rained. However, it wasn't a horrible rain - it was on and off. We did set up two tents, which helped. I hope everyone had a great time! Mason - I love you to the moon and back and hope you have a fantastic year. I can't wait to see what is in store for you!

 

I found these cute superhero invitations online at Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/listing/190648752/5x7-superhero-birthday-invitation?ref=favs_view_10

 

I also found his birthday shirt online too at an Etsy shop -

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RightUpYourAli

The goodie bags - handmade by me with graphics from Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/shop/armcarthur

My sweet birthday boy! All ready for his party!

Mase and his life-size Spider-Man balloon!

Leah and Spider-Man

I have the best kids!!

They love each other so much!

Me and my girl - the birthday boy wouldn't take a picture with me. 

Rob and Spider-Man

Super hero banner from Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/listing/200797226/instant-download-superhero-party-banner?ref=favs_view_14

Superhero Decor

All of Mason's guys helped with the decorations!

Superhero capes for everyone! They were on the fence until the rain came. Also found these on Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/listing/220352713/big-pack-of-superhero-capes-free?ref=shop_home_active_1

I tried a new bakery in Lockport called Cakes XO - I loved it and will order again!

Superhero cookies from Cakes XO too!

Superhero Cupcakes too from Cakes XO. 

Of course we needed a Spider-Man bounce house!

Bag Game - One of my coworkers made this for his son's superhero birthday and passed it along to me for Mason's birthday

Photo booth back drop 

Props for the photo booth. Ordered off of Etsy - https://www.etsy.com/listing/220147268/super-heros-photo-booth-props?ref=favs_view_11

Snack Tower from Oriental Trading

Had to move the capes to the garage since the rain came.

Leah getting the photo booth ready for the party!

Mase and his brother Brandon

Mason, Dani and Brandon

Avery and Mason

Jack, Emma, Leah and Mason

Little Alyssa!

Aunt Carol and cousin Lauren!

Getting use out of the photo props! Mason, Lauren and Leah

Me and Jaime

JZ, Alyssa and Leah

BFF's - Leah and Annabelle

Birthday Boy!!

Look who showed up??! Spider-Man!

Superhero training in progress!

Patti and sweet Alexa!

Potter and Brian

Mason and Spider-Man

Papa being a good sport!

Spider-Man and Annabelle

Aunt Carol and Spider-Man!

Spider-Man, Mason and Brandon!

Sweet Bella!

Brooke and Bren!

Cupcake tower from Oriental Trading

Hulk SMASH!!!

Avery and Hulk!

The cake again...

Getting ready for everyone to sing happy birthday!

Make a wish sweet boy!!

Kenadie and Liberty

Me, JZ and Dad

Girlfriends

Superhero Girlfriends!

Jaime and Jack!

Hulk DAD

Family Jello Shots

Papa and his girl!

Leah and the bounce house!

The Alvarez Family

Superhero Training Certificate

 

 

Thank you to everyone for celebrating my little man's special day! He had so much fun!!

4th of July Fun - 2015

The 4th of July fell on a Saturday this year, so the holiday was observed on Friday, so we had a nice long weekend! Each year, we celebrate the 4th of July with friends by going to Lisle Eyes to Skies Festival on the 3rd (which was Thursday). We normally hit up the carnival, eat food, have some drinks and watch the fireworks. This year, the festival was EXTREMELY crowded! So much more so than in years past. Since it was wall to wall people, we decided to just grab a spot in the open picnic area and hang out. We were a short walk to food and drinks. This year, it was just a small group - us, the Csorba's and the Shannon's. It was still a great time, but we discussed that next year, we may need to switch the venue. The kids still had a blast though!

 Leah and Mason!

 Hot air balloon!

 Cool dude!

 Mase, Leah, Emma and Jack

 All of the kiddos

 Ready for fireworks!

Sweet baby Emma!

 

Friday was a lazy day and we lounged in the pool and swam. My kids were happy campers!

 

Saturday we were invited to a BBQ over at my sister-in-laws parents house. They live in Bloomindale. We had great food and the kids had a lot of fun!

 Annabelle and Leah

 Cousins!

 BFF's

 Bubble Fun!

 My sweet Lyssa

 I won Momma!

 

Sunday we were going to go to the Dunes with Rob's sister Amy, but plans got changed and no one was going anymore. We still decided to take advantage of the beautiful day, so we headed over to Ty Warner Park to go to the Splash Pad. This place is perfect for kids Leah and Mason's ages. They had a blast running through the water.

He wanted no part of his momma taking pictures

I have this one trained with pictures

 

After the splash pad, we stopped at the cemetery to say hello to my mom. Plus, I had gotten her a new cross I wanted to put up. Generally, we wouldn't visit in our bathing suits, but the splash pad was very close by.  

 

On the way out, we say this site! Someone must have been a big Dead Head!