We've had a handful of parties at our house, and while they can be a little cheaper, it is so nice not having to clean the house and decorate. I always try to do a theme and all the little details take a lot of time. I like doing it (mostly) but sometimes it really is nice to have a party somewhere else and also get to just enjoy the party with the kids!
Carter still loves Spiderman so we went with that theme for the cupcakes and goodie bags (the only things we had to worry about for the party).
I forgot to take a picture of the goodie bags but they were white bags with a tag on each with a name and picture of Spiderman. Inside there were lots of spider things for the boys (mostly because I found a bunch of spider Halloween stuff on clearance) and the girls got plastic jewelry. And they all got Spiderman tattoos.
When we arrived at Glow Galaxy, Carter was given a special shirt that glows in the black lights.
While we waited for some more kids to arrive, the Party Pro played games with the kids that were there (Campbell, Madeline, Carson, Carter, & Sophie).
When it was time to go in, the kids and some parents make a tunnel for Carter to walk through. Look how happy he is!!!
All the pictures are a little rough due to how dark it is, but I still tried to capture a picture of most of the kids and the fun stuff they have at Glow Galaxy!
Mini golf is the first thing the kids see when they enter the black light area so most of them tried that out first.
There are several fun inflatables to jump on and slide down.
Sophie after going down the big slide ...
There is a light up dance floor too. The Party Pro set up a game where the kids had to try not to let the moving white light touch them.
Carter, Will, Dowden, and Hannah ...
Hannah and Campbell ...
Chase played basketball for the longest time ...
All the kids climbed into the game so they could reach the baskets (Missy is helping Chase, Will, and Riley) ...
Carter at the top of a medium-sized slide ...
The football and soccer area is fun too!
Rylan enjoying golfing ...
Rylan and Sophie jumping ...
Carter and Sophie jumping ...
More dance floor time (Riley, Rylan, Carter, Carson, and Hannah) ...
The dance floor is Luke's favorite thing ...
Our smallest guest was Hutch (10 1/2 months) - he's just starting to walk and this is right before he took several steps to Suzy ...
The kids got to play for 1 hour and 15 minutes before going into the party room. There are a max of two parties going on at a time but somehow we lucked out and were the only party during our slot!
Before cupcakes, we took a group photo!
Front Row: Dowden, Carter, Sophie, Will, Carson, Charlie, Luke, & Chase
Back Row: Riley, Hannah, Chase, & Madeline
Missing: Campbell & Hutch (and 2 more had to cancel last minute because they were sick)
They didn't set the tables up around the throne (which Carter had been talking about and I thought he'd be upset about but didn't even seem to notice), but Carter did get a crown to wear!
Before going into the party room, the Party Pro asked if Carter would be okay if he got squirted in the face with water with a trick lighter when lighting his candles. I said no.
So they decided to call over "the Dad" and squirt him instead. I really should have warned Brian but never got the chance!
Family photo with the birthday boy!
Singing "Happy Birthday" ...
The kids enjoyed their cupcakes and then we said our good-byes!
Carter w/ Madeline (one of two kids from his class that were able to come) ...
Carter had a blast and I'm really glad we ended up having the party at Glow Galaxy.
When we got home, Carter opened his presents from the party.
He was most excited to open the one from Madeline because it was wrapped in Spiderman paper!
Carter got lots of great gifts from all his friends!
Of course, his favorite though was a Lego set from Sarah Kate (whose mom dropped off her present before the party because Sarah Kate was sick and couldn't come).
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