Happy Birthday Connor!

I can't believe my oldest child is now SIX! Time has flown by. I am so blessed to have my Connor in my life. He's the sweetest, kindest child I have ever known. Seriously, not just saying that because he's my kid. Connor started kindergarten this year and has loved every minute of it. He's made so many friends and is so outgoing, which is surprising because both Bryan and I were shy growing up. He told me the girls chase him on the playground and he "likes it!" LOL!

So far this year, Connor has participated in Ice Hockey (and is doing well, skating faster and faster), and he's in running club. He runs 2 miles a week! That's really far for a six year old! He will also start coach pitch baseball in January. He likes to stay busy and I hope to keep it that way!

Connor chose to have his birthday party at The Play Factory in Chandler. The awesome thing about having a party there is that you can invite up to 25 KIDS and they don't count adults. We invited his whole class and knowing that they wouldn't all be able to make it, I got to invite some of our oldest, dearest friends as well. Connor had 20 friends come to the party, WOW! We decided to make this party a friend party and we had a family party separate on Thanksgiving for all of the November birthdays. We had 4 other birthdays in my family so it worked out well. Thinking I will make that a tradition!

The Play Factory has bouncy castles galore, slides, a jungle gym and a play area for little ones. There is a room with couches for the adults to sit and relax while still being able to watch the kids. We ate pizza and cake and opened presents in the party room. I loved the fact that I didn't have to do a thing. The employees served food, wrote down the gift list, set up, cleaned up and kept the party on schedule. All we had to do was show up and send out invites that they supplied. So worth it!

Connor loved playing with his all of his friends...old and new. He got some really great gifts but really, he just loved the fact that everyone was there and they were all having fun. Here are the highlights!

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