Sunday, April 22, 2012

Carter's 6th Birthday

 Welcome to Camp Carter! Carter wanted a camping party for his birthday. We invited some friends over for a campout in our backyard.

 The camp site



 The trail mix bar. Everyone made their own trail mix in their cups for the movie.
 My mom made pillowcases and I embroidered names on each one. I put them in a cup with a flashlight.

 Carter's cousins Caitlyn and Reeslyn came to be Camp Counselors and helped with the activities. Here they are telling the kids what to find on their nature scavenger hunt and helping them with the activity. It was a huge help to have them there!
 Next we had hot dogs and chips for dinner.

 Carter really wanted to play the game where you balance the egg on a spoon so we did that after dinner!
 Next was time for the bug hunt. We put fake bugs and balloons in the tent and they had to go in and get all the bugs out!
 Carter is like me and doesn't care for cake very much. But he loves cake pops, so I made those instead of a cake.
 Next, Sean started a fire and we made smores.
 Last, we settled into our spots and watched a movie outside before lights out!

Apparently, Sean wanted to really go along with the camping theme. He bought Carter a tarantula for his birthday! Disgusting! Carter has been asking for one for about a year now, since he caught one in Sierra Vista and we made him let it go!
In the morning the kids were sent home with one last treat. It was so much fun but we were so tired!! We were happy when it was over, but even more happy to hear Carter say it was his best birthday ever!

2 comments:

Andrea J said...

Wow! That was one fantastic party! I am very impressed, and to host a sleepover too, dedication!

Emily said...

That looks like so much fun! But if you want me to visit, I might have to ask you to get rid of that spider. Shiver.