Hooty Hooo!

It takes a lot of planning and preparation for 2 and a half hours of party fun.

Since the cold weather set in for the weekend, we had to relocate the party indoors at the last minute. To ensure that everyone got the message, we made a sign for our front porch.

I wanted to make a birthday banner, but wanted something  a little more personal than just the usual "Happy birthday", so this is what I came up with...Brookelynn's past celebrations.

 Here is an up close of the photos...she has grown sooo much.

I made chili (and people actually liked it {grin}).

I made sweet tea to put in the drink server.

I also had chicken strips for the kiddos.

And of course cake, cupcakes and ice cream.

(A birthday party isn't a party without cake and ice cream)

 This photo is brought to you by the number "9"

 There was a table full of awesome gifts.

 We played a game to see who could be the first to sink their teeth into an apple with their hands behind their back.

This game lasted a little longer than I  thought it would. Turns out, it's a pretty hard challenge.

We played "Pin the Beak on the Owl"

 The bounce house stayed full.

  Brookelynn loved ALL of her gifts.

 She has been wanting to learn how to crochet

 Cash is always a good gift in Brookelynn's opinion.

By the end of the party, Jett was hot and tired. I found him taking a break and cooling off at the ice cooler.

He is such a "hoot" to have around.  Always making us smile.

That's it, in a nutshell, for the 9th birthday celebration. Now we are tired and Brookelynn's room is running over with new stuff. Luckily we get to turn the clocks back an hour tonight to help us get some rest. .