Evan's Birthday Party

Evan had his karate birthday party this weekend. I have to say, I've been to quite a number of birthday parties in my years as a mom, and Ive hosted quite a few myself at various locations, and this was by far the best party Ive been to. It was so well organized which made it really fun for me to just sit back and watch Evan enjoy himself with his friends. All the kids were SO well behaved and listened to the instructors so well. Evan was beaming with happiness the entire time. They did a great job of making him feel so special throughout the party.

First all the kids got special karate head bands. Evan got his first and got to call up all his friends to receive their bands.
Even Nathan got a band.
All the parents helped with one of the activities, the kids punched and kicked bags that the parents held. Justin had fun beating up on his old dad :)
Nathan did every single activity with the kids. He just followed right along happy as can be. Rarely does he get to step foot on the karate mats, usually during class he has to watch from the sidelines.
Evan had 16 of his friends, what a great group of boys and girls. Really nice kids. Most were from his kindergarten class. Our neighbor friend the boys play with all the time came. And it was very special that his cousin Andrew was able come share in his special day.
My mom made a fabulous Mario Kart cake for Evan, upon his request.

The very end of the party Evan was inviting to break a board with his karate instructor. This is him asking, "permission to break a board sir".
And he did it!!!! He was so proud!!!
On the way home, perhaps the record for the most balloons ever fit in a mini van at one time?