Zachary's birthday party

Zachary's 4th birthday is not until the 19th of this month but since we were having lots of out of state family in town we decided it would be fun to have his party early so everyone could be here. The best day fell on the 4th of July so we even had fireworks! We grilled fajitas and the party lasted all day. The weather ended up being nice so everybody got to swim and spend most of the day outdoors (that's why the boys are shirtless in the cake and presents pictures). Here's the birthday boy getting ready to blow out his candles. He had a soccer party (like you had to ask) so I made a soccer cake. Not a soccer ball but a super easy "field" cake with plastic soccer guys and goals on top. It didn't turn out perfect looking but Zachary was excited!

Zachary loved all his gifts and oohed and aahed over them all. He would gasp and hug gifts when he opened them. Very funny.


The soccer goal was a gift from us and he ran out with his new soccer shoes and goalie gloves. Later he also added his shin guards and socks. He's got all the gear now!
We had a cute soccer ball pinata. All the young kids had a couple of chances to hit it before we had to call in a ringer. Elliott got the job done and there was candy for everyone.

Party fun.