Tate is 5!

Tate had an awesome 5th birthday! He wanted a construction themed party. We decided to get some big cardboard boxes, and let the kids go to town with paint. The only hard part was finding big cardboard boxes--did you know no one will let you have them anymore? Or even buy them? Seriously! After many phone calls, I finally found a furniture store willing to let me have theirs---if I was willing to dig through their dumpster. Dutiful mommy that I am, I went "dumpster diving" and we found some great boxes!

Tate loved having all his friends over for his party. They played some fun games, and ate an "excavator cake." The favorites seemed to be painting the houses and building towers with blocks and then doing "demolition" with a tennis ball hanging from a long string. They all had a great time!

Uncle Kevin has the same birthday as Tate, so we decided to all go out to dinner to celebrate. Happy birthday to two awesome guys! We love you!

The February 26 Birthday Boys! Uncle Kevin and Tate!

The best construction crew around!