Sam's 4th Birthday party

We stayed home this year and let Sam invite a few of his classmates to his party - he is into dinosaurs so I figured that would be the theme - the internet was full of great ideas too!

 

We had 4 kids which was perfect - I was afraid too many kids would be a little overwhelming for Sam - Samantha was the first to show up and I think he has a little crush on her - haha - he was being such a "gentleman" and got her a drink and snacks and was sharing ALL of his toys with her =)  so sweet!

 

Samantha and Sam

Once all the kids arrived we headed to the kitchen and each guest got to make their own volcano (also known as elephant toothpaste) - the kids loved it!

 

Next we headed outside to dig up some dinosaur eggs!

 

The kids discovered it was easiest to break them open by stepping on them!

 

And inside...... was a little dinosaur!

 

We made fossils with the dinosaurs

 

 

Then we headed back outside to play for awhile

 

 

Then it was pinata time!

I used a paper bag this year and it worked perfectly!!

Sam was upset because Maja broke the pinata.....

Then it was time for cake and ice cream

 

Then Sam lost it....tired? hungry? no clue.... but this was the only pic we got of him near his cake

 

After that the kids played in the playroom for a bit then everyone headed home!

 

here are a few more pics:

 

Gak as a party favor

It was a success and Sam said it was the best party ever..... then he asked if he could have another party tomorrow?  =)