Robots and Rabble-Rousers!

Alex had a Robot-themed birthday party on Friday. It was a lot of fun! He wanted all of his closest buddies and cousins and even his friends' older and younger siblings, who he considers his friends too, so there were all different ages represented and lots of kids!

Here's the cake...
(I don't usually do homemade cakes, so I was quite proud of myself! I got my idea here)


I put the licorice on straight for his mouth, and Alex said, "No Mom! It's gotta be a smile." So he curved the licorice (despite my No Touching rule) and said, "That's better!" We named him A-Bot (Aggie-bot wouldn't fit.)


It was PAINFUL to cut him. I grew quite attached to A-bot. We'll miss you little buddy! The kids all enjoyed you!
Here's the birthday boy...


We had a Mr. Robot-O Dance-Off on the greenbelt first...John was the DJ and the kids had some great moves...





Love his little hands

Jake and Hannah bustin' a move!


Crazy Cousin Mason

Cute Kiera!

The kids got a little parched so John helped them out...


Then we headed into the backyard for some trampoline fun...

Then there was pizza and the cake...



Drewbie, Aggie, and Trenton

Andi, Hannah, Neve, and Tessa
Then John got out the blower?? (Which was a hit.)



And then the pinata to end the party! More robot-theme with the Transformer.



Go Aggie!

Sweet swing Brooke!

Nice one Coleman!

Go Hannah--this shot looks dainty but she hit it something fierce!

Love this shot of poor Gavin! I think he was afraid he wouldn't get a turn but we made sure everyone got a couple of swings, even after the candy poured out!
And off they went with their party favors.

Happy Birthday Alex!
Thank you to Britt for taking such amazing pics! (I wanted to post them all but I think I already posted too many! I can't help it. I often have that problem.)