Eli's 5th Birthday Party

We had Eli's 5th birthday party at Oklahoma Gold Gymnastics this year.  This is the first time we've ever held his party outside of our home.  It was so much better!  

Eli wanted to have a Super Mario Brothers theme for his party this year.  I special ordered these adorable Mario invitations from Etsy.  Eli and I made the cupcakes and decorations.  It was a lot of fun. It was my first time working with fondant and I would definitely do it again.  

We made bomb-omb's, goombas, and star men for cupcake toppers.  They are totally edible.

I used Eli's old birthday banner from his Thomas the train party and added some new Mario font to it.  We had a mario tablecloth, balloons, and water bottles. For the party favor bags Eli and I made Super Mario shaped cookies.  The bags were white and had black mustaches on the front.  Inside the bags were also a super mario sports bottle and a mustache wristband.

Coach Becky helped the kids do all the activities at the party.  They have trampolines, tunnels, ladders, foam pit, slides, three seater swing, and a zip line.  So much for them to do.  Coach Becky helped me set up for the party, passed out cupcakes, and cleaned up.  They completely took care of us, it was great!

The kids had a lot of fun at the party.  Jack was able to crawl around plenty (with Grandma close behind) so he had a blast too!   I was so happy to have her helping me with Jack so I could greet Eli's friends and watch him have fun.

Eli on the zip line!

Coach Becky giving him a push!

Jack having a ball ;)

Swinging fun with buddies Wesley and Gage!

The foam pit!  You can slide down and dive right in.

Hiii-yaaa!  Swing and kick the ball and fall into the pit.

Jack and I enjoyed watching everyone play.

Jack enjoyed the swing!

Blowing out the candle, got it on the first try!!

Eli opening up his presents.  He had everyone laughing at his enthusiasm and expressions while opening his presents.  He would say "Awesome" "Oh my goodness" and my favorite "Oh Yeah!" with each gift.  I feel so grateful to have such wonderful friends and his friends that made the day so special for us.  He got some Angry bird Star Wars stuff, Ninja turtle toy, puzzles, Mario ball cap, crayons, mario kart toy and a plush bowser and yoshi.  

Top left: Eli, Graham, Ava, Kaitlyn, Levi, Wesley Bottom left: Everest, Gage, Evan, Hayden, and Talia