Eli's Birthday Party

Bowling parties have become a favorite for the kids. And they are great for mom because they require, mostly, no planning. The kids pick a theme, we put together a cake, some table decorations, and party favors. The kids show up, play a few video games, bowl a couple of games (blackout bowling is FUN!), do some dancing, and eat some cake.

Eli chose a Lego theme this year and requested an Emmet cake. I added a few easy decorations and we were all set for the party.

The winner got some Hershey candy bars. The answer was 229.

You can obtain this printable at Homegrown Learners. Thanks, Mary!

Big brothers are the best!

And sometimes little sisters.

Bowling is Eli's absolute favorite sport. This was his 5th game of the day.

We gave mystery mini-figs as party favors. Big hit!!

Eli has been wanting this set to complete his Batman collection.

It was a double thumbs up party!

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