Everyone wanted a horse themed party this summer (well two kids anyway). So how do you plan two parties back-to-back with the same theme and keep them completely different? It ended up being a lot easier than I thought. Elijah, who turned three, wasn’t able to take riding lessons this year. For a couple of the lessons he sat and watched enviously as his older siblings and cousins got to ride around on horseback. I know, I feel like a terrible mother. But what are you supposed to do when you have no baby sitter? I’ll tell you what I did. I rented a horse and pony to come to our house for his birthday party so he could have his very own horse ride.
Look at that face, worth every bit of it!
And you have to let the other kids ride too…
The package also came complete with petting zoo,
And face painting!
I got to feed the horse one of our apples!
Aren’t horses beautiful?
And so are little cowgirls!
I honestly was so busy with the party that I almost had forgotten to take pictures of the food!
Beef brisket, scalloped potatoes, rolls, chips,
the family baked beans (I think they make an appearance at almost every gathering),
and corn on the cob grilled in the husk,
Where is one to get something to drink in these parts?
At the waterin’ hole of course! (And there was pop on ice.)
We had “haystacks” at the last party, so this time we had “Barn Muck,” peanut butter and chocolate. Yummy!
And no birthday party is to be without cake!
I missed the whole part with swimming in the pool, but it was there. Then we had what turned out to be one of my favorite parts of the day. (I’ve shared my love of party photo ops before.) I don’t think I’ve laughed that hard in a long time. I never knew one could have so much fun turning dollar store mustaches into all sorts of facial hair… (I’d really like to do a whole post on this, and I would like to apologize in advance for the onslaught of pictures coming your way.)
Overall the party was a huge success because the birthday boy was happy! He told me so! “Me excited about my birthday. Me like my presents!”
Happy Birthday Elijah/Cowboy/Power Ranger/Spiderman! We love you so much!
What a wonderful party! That look on his face riding the horse is just priceless! And the pics with the mustaches are hilarious!!
Thank you so much! My sentiments exactly:)
What a blast! Hands down coolest party ever! Happy Birthday Elijah, we love you!!!
Thank you for all of your help! #bestsisterever
I love these photos! What a happy boy! Those kids are so sweet, i could just eat them up! 🙂
Thank you Natascha! I love that I caught his happiness on camera:) When does school start? You’ll probably be surrounded by children soon! They are fortunate to have you as their teacher!
Thank you so much! My Little monsters (i say that with love..most of the time ;)) make me nuts but i am looking forward to seeing them again. tomorrow begins the preparation and school officially starts next Tuesday. It will be great to get back to a routine again! I just love Autumn and new beginnings! The happines photo is brilliant. The best part is that it is unposed and just sincere.xxxxxxxx
Wow Sadie, your property was turned into a picturesque ranch in 20 minutes? Beautiful day, great food,wonderful birthday party Elijah, we had so much fun!!
The farm is becoming more of a reality!
Sadie, that was an amazing party!!! I loved the pictures!!!!!
Thanks Lynn:)
Happy Birthday Elijah!!!
Wow, what a great party and I love the photo gallery 🙂
Nothing says fun like a fake moustache! 😉
? There’s just something about it! #moustache/mustache/fun
Ok, this might be the best birthday party ever! Am I too old to have a party just like that?!
Thanks Jasmine! No you’re not!
Okay good! But seriously, this looks like the best party a kid could have 🙂
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It was pure joy watching the kids have so much fun. A little cowboy in all of us.
Sadie,
Fabulous photos! what a great party!
Thanks Sandhya:)
Great job with the party. Thank you everyone for the wonderful help! Great post!
What a fun birthday party and I love the pictures, Sadie!! 😀
Thanks Anna!
This is soo cute and the food looks amazing. I think it’s really cool how your kids birthday are just a short time apart.
Thank you! It can be a little overwhelming, all these kids… but I am truly blessed:)
Yea I can tell, how many kids do you have if you don’t mind me asking.
I have 4 and my sister has 2, they are together a lot of the time!
Wow, Kudos to you for finding the time to blog. They are all so beautiful, I think that’s why I thought you had six but I didn’t want to assume anything
Lol! Sometimes when we’re out I just let people think they’re all mine, unless they ask. They are all 18 months to two years apart, and I treat them all the same!
Awe that’s so nice, its great that they are growing up together 🙂