Happy Birthday Coop! (7 Months Late!!)

Well, November 28, 2007, Cooper turned 6 years old. That week - and the following months! - were cold. Our tiny little house would not accomodate a birthday party and, after making lots of calls, I couldn't find a birthday party "place" that didn't charge a horrendous amount. So, we decided to "wait until it's warm outside." That ended up being in June two weeks before we moved. We had a Spiderman/Watergun party at Payson Park. It was fun.

Now, there are a couple of things about "back East" that are a bit different from the Utah birthday culture. #1 ) It's not unusual for parents and siblings of the invited guest to also attend the birthday party. #2) It's quite common for parents to hire a "party helper." There was one by the name of Mr. S (I think) that "did" a few parties my kids went to. He organized and coached the gym games to keep the kids busy during the party.

So, here we were at the park - a bunch of boys and their energy and their party-favor-water-guns . Lt. Col. Richard G. Miller was in charge of the games. He kept the kids in line (including the rude sibling of one of the invitees) and having fun. I had a couple of mothers oohing and awing over the "terrific party helper." "Where on earth had I found him and how much did he charge?" Let me tell you, he was a deal!!

Cooper and Spencer. As usual being silly.

Cooper and Joe

Cooper and Eli

Cooper and Aiden

Cooper and Aarya

Ready to eat the Spidey cake!