The Eveland Family Farm was the host of his big day and as you drove up the long driveway we were greeted with lots of cows, peacocks and ducks. I had set up stations of fun activities to keep the kids entertained and luckily we had some shade to help keep everyone cool. I found it very helpful to think like Riley when planning out this party. What does he love to do? Play, read and be creative so we had three stations. As my Mom and I were setting up I heard Riley running up to shelter yelling "Whoa, Mommy, Wow, Mommy" he was in utter amazement at the fun that was to be had and I knew that it was kid approved.
Create with Me. Cute and fun barn themed stickers adorned colorful pieces of paper and even the adults got into it.
Read to Me. We brought all of Riley's favorite farm books like Barnyard Dance (Sandra Boynton) and a few kids had fun looking through them.
Play with Me. Didn't expect this to be a hit but bringing toys outside does wonders. Evan, Owen, Riley and Logan loved playing with the barn and the Little People. Riley hasn't touched those toys for ages and he was utterly attached to the green John Deere wagon.
The kids were able to roam around the property and enjoy the animals and the peacocks kept everyone entertained and they screamed and screeched. We made our way over to the pigs, chickens, goats, llamas and one very, very old horse and I completely forgot how very allergic to hay I am. My whole face started itching and I had to take an early exit from the barns.
Afterwards we had cupcakes that Riley and I made and decorated and they were yummy. He loved his 2 candle and proudly exclaimed "Two" to anybody that would look his way.
Then came the presents and he received so many nice toys, many were of his favorite Doody and Buzz.
He especially loves the Doody chair he got from Aunty Sandy and Uncle Gregg. He loves having snack time in it and enjoys the perfect size made just for him. My sweet Cousin Anne printed out a few of the pictures I had taken and gave them to me framed which was so thoughtful.
We rounded out the afternoon with a hayride and by that time it was super hot, kids were tired and the parents were worn out so the 15 minute ride was more than enough.
Riley had so much fun and was such a good boy. He didn't have any meltdowns and was just happy to have his friends and family around. We were really blessed to have so many people show up and I am so thankful that everyone had a great time and that the sun was out and the rain stayed away.
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