Cal's party

Cal had another fun party this year. I really do enjoy planning these (although thank goodness I only have 2 kids to plan for!). My cousin told me how she paid someone else to take care of her son's entire party and I wondered, "What's the fun in that?"

We had a "Cars" themed party. I made a race-track cake (and decorated with MatchBox "Cars" characters, much to Cal's delight). I created 2 box racing cars for a game. We also had a bunch of race car themed rubber duckies that the kids tried to ring inside a wading pool.

Cal was a shy, whiner throughout the beginning of the event. He was surrounded by his friends, but he just wanted presents and cake. Lissi did very well. Overall, I think people had a good time.

Cal was in the first heat of the race. Unfortunately, I wasn't moving very fast and could only get a picture of his back.


Cal interfered with subsequent heats by riding his new no-pedals bike (our gift to him) up and down the race track.


Lissi raced herself (and did a great job!).


By cake time, Cal was finally willing to smile :)