My son turned 10 and he asked if he could go on a hike for his birthday. That's a little tricky in Texas because it's soooo hot! But, the kids are outside all day usually so they are used to the heat.
Yes.
Then can we go out for pizza?
Yes.
How easy is this? Take a bunch of 8-12 year old boys, who I know very well, in our 12 passenger van to a park and then for a pizza buffet. Too easy. And so much fun. Some of the boys brought "critter cages." Look what we saw upon arrival...
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| The park ranger called it a Red-eyed devil katydid. Appropriate name. It bit Jesse when he picked it up, and left teeth marks! Bad bug. |
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| This is the first stick bug I've seen that wasn't in a zoo. It was huge! |
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| We could either drive to the trail head, or walk a short way and let the boys blow off steam. Hmmm, decisions, decisions. |
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| Ah, the wild flowers everywhere. |
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| We ended up putting our 14 year old, Josh (left), in the "point position" so he could keep the fast ones from getting past him (and potentially getting lost in the woods). I'm adamant about bringing all the kids home to their parents after a birthday party! |
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| Requisite cool kids-in-the-tree picture. |
Although not a birthday picture, Jesse also had his baseball team party this weekend, and here he is getting a trophy. He pitched and played second base.
Jesse had a great idea for a birthday party!!
Really, this would be a good idea to do in the summer and guests can pay for their own pizza, or just bring a bag lunch.
Do your kids like to do this type of activity with friends? Do you?
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I really enjoyed this birthday party! Great idea Jesse!
ReplyDeleteWe could do it even when it's not someone's birthday!
DeleteNicholas had a GREAT time! Thank you so much! What a great birthday party idea! Loved the Hershey bar too....I think I'm going to have to borrow some of your ideas for our next party.
ReplyDeleteI was so glad Nick made it!! The boys were great. Borrow any ideas you like!
DeleteI was at the 2:1 conference and one of the vendors (HSLDA) had chocolate bars wrapped in another paper wrapper with HSLDA advertising. I thought it was a great idea to, so I copied it. The difference was mine was homemade. Hey, I should have taken a picture of it! ugh.
Our boy's had a blast too! The wildflowers are so amazing this year! Loved the pics!
ReplyDeleteJen, Notice the picture with your younger son drinking and older son helping! That's the kind of thing I was telling you about. Brother took care of brother- it was great! (Wasn't sure whether to use their names!)
DeleteWhat a fun sounding party and a great activity idea for all ages, including adventurous grandparents with their grandchildren. :) Thanks for a lovely visit.
ReplyDeleteYes, my mom who lives half way across the US was visiting a few months ago and she went on a hike with our family (in the TX heat!).
DeleteHikes are wonderful for all!
What a great birthday for your son!! Love the pictures, makes me feel like I was right there with you. The bug ones were so cool. Thanks for linking up!
ReplyDeleteThanks for letting me link up!!
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