Luke's 4th Birthday Party....

In true "Sarah" fashion, I'm just now posting about Luke's 4th birthday -- which was way back on July 21. I could use the fact that I have a new baby in the house as an excuse, but that would be just an excuse. After all, I'm certainly not the only blogger with a new baby. Luke had been saying for quite awhile that he wanted a "plane party." So, after only a short time of searching, I was able to purchase an "airplane party kit" from Celebrate Express. (Some of you may just be CRINGING at the fact that I purchased party supplies instead of making them. BUT, I'm just not the crafty, "Pinterest" type....SO, I purchase things for a party). Included in this kit were invitations. Unfortunately, with being busy with a new baby and all, I didn't realize the invitations were there until the day of the party. But, I filled one out to keep in Luke's scrapbook

I had the fabulous cake decorator, Julie, decorate a cake for Luke -- like the napkins that came in the "kit."

Our wonderful neighbor, V, gave us these VERY CUTE wooden airplanes to use. I used them as table decorations, and then, Luke and his cousins got to keep one each.

I found these airplanes to make....for the kids :) I found them at Oriental Trading Company.

Also, to avoid cooking, especially in the heat (it was roughly 108 degrees the day of Luke's birthday), we ordered sub sandwiches for everybody at Wal-Mart.

And, the eating table and decorations....

Some things Luke received included a backpack (with an airplane on it), a water gun (the ultimate prize from his uncle, aunt, and cousins), a "Memory" game, and some snacks.

I keep mentioning kids and people in this post....We kept Luke's party small again. We have intentionally chosen not to have a "friend" party yet. That will come soon enough (probably next year). Luke's SO content with family around. So, Luke's guests were both sets of grandparents, his aunt and uncle, his cousins, and of course, us.

Lastly, since it was so hot, we did the same thing as the previous two birthdays -- went to the sprinkler park. Actually, I can't say "we" because I stayed home with Kate (it was MUCH TOO hot). Marc's parents stayed home with Kate and me since they're elderly and really shouldn't be out in the heat either. It gave Marc's mom a quiet time to sit and hold Kate. Since I wasn't there, I didn't get any pics. But, if you check out my PREVIOUS POST, there is a pic of Luke at the sprinkler park this summer.

Happy 4th Birthday Luke! We LOVE YOU A LOT! We look forward to what this next year brings. While 4 has proven to be a whole lot of fun....4 has also proven to have some challenges. BUT, I guess that's parenting any stage, right?