Bode's 9th Birthday Party

Bode's birthday isn't until 28 November.  However, we always have his party a few weeks early because we are never sure if anyone will be in town over the Thanksgiving weekend.  We had the party at The Summit, which is just a big indoor arcade/bowling center/Lazer Tag arena.  Ten kids came to the party--Dylan, Dylan, Tylen, Eli, Teddy, Charlie, Rylee, Mya, Ava, and Shiloh.  We had a wonderful time.  First, was some pizza and drinks.  It's kind of dark in the Summit, so none of the pictures are that great.

We had the obligatory cake and candles, which Bode successfully blew out.

The highlight had to have been the not one but two games of Lazer tag.   Here are the kids in line waiting the start of the contest.  No cameras are allowed in the arena, so I don't have any action shots.

Each kid also got a $20 arcade card.  They loved playing all the games.  I think Bode and Eli spent a lot of time on this one--it was more of a ride than a game, and they loved it.

Bode repeated the experience with Teddy.

The party was a big success, although it was more work than I thought it would be.  Most parents dropped off, which was fine, until I realized I better not lose a kid :-)  Bode is blessed to have some great friends, and we were thrilled they all came.  Here's looking forward to his real birthday on 28 November--can he really be almost nine?