An October birthday in September...

is exactly how Miles's 8th birthday party played out this year.  Although he's not technically 8 yet (October 17), we had his party about a month early.  Why, you ask (pssst, read the invitation)? We (and by 'we', I mean me and Miles) had been kicking around a few different ideas for his birthday.  We talked about an indoor pool party at Sleep Inn, Ralphie's Fun Center in Glasgow, Sky Jump in Nashville and the possibility of renting the "famous" water slide we had at church camp this year.  He loved the idea of the water slide.  However, we about FROZE at Chaney's Dairy Barn last year for his October birthday.  I knew waiting until October wouldn't be an option if we went with the slide.  My sweet parents volunteered their home to host the party - and a plan was put into action.  We set a date, invitations were made, cake and slide were reserved, and the party happened last Saturday, which was gorgeous!  I was a bit worried about the weather because it was in the low 60's the weekend before, burrrr! 

Our birthday boy with his great uncle and great grandmother.

"Some" of the party crew in front of the slide. I normally try to cap birthday party guests because many venues require it, but this year was an exception.  I think we had over 35 guests (parents and children) come celebrate his birthday with us.

Shout out to Matt and Stephanie Palmer and Vette City Inflatables for making our little boy super happy!  I'm pretty sure it made everyone happy - the kids all had a blast on the slide!

Soaking up a beautiful Saturday spent with family and friends - I can't think of a better way to welcome fall!  Pizza and Sunkist help too!

I don't think there are many desserts better than a cookie cake.  Can I get an amen?  The Cookie Store is the best place to order one too.  I showed the owner my "theme", she asked me to text her the picture, and viola a cookie cake covered in icing was provided.  I think there were only about 2-4 small slivers left by the end of the party.  In fact, people were asking me where I'd gotten the cake it was so yummy.

 

Basketball, Cornhole, Volleyball and games with friends!

Opening up all his gifts. Fortunately, Miles's true birthday falls on a Friday this year.  I'm sure we will have a smaller "party" with family on his actual birthday.  Having two children with October birthdays back to back can sometimes be a tricky (and expensive) thing but not this year.  Thankful for my precious little 8 year old, and that we could celebrate a little early.  No complaints from him =)!