From A to Zachary: Zachary’s first birthday blowout, super hero style

Zachy’s birthday present: a bounce house! When it’s set up inside it’s really loud with the motorized fan always blowing. Zachy was a little wary at first, but Elena jumped right in! Once we threw all the balls and a parent in the bounce house Zachy had a much more enjoyable time. And he did enjoy the slide. Auntie Terry and Walt brought some new sand for the sandbox, just in time for guests. It’s fun to pick up and drop or throw. Apparently having sand in one’s hair and clothes isn’t that big of deal when you’re one… Nothing starts a party like a big bunch of balloons!Of course he had to wear his Superman shirt for the super hero themed party! We celebrated with ice cream sundaes and monster cookies – yum!
4 C. sugar
2 C. (1 lb.) butter
2 lbs. (4 1/2 C.) brown sugar
3 lbs. peanut butter
1 dozen eggs
1 T. vanilla
8 tsp. baking soda
18 C. oatmeal (a 2-lb. 10-oz box)
1 lb. M&M's
1 lb. chocolate chips
Combine first 7 ingredients. Mix very well. Add last 3 ingredients; mix well. Make each cookie about the size of a golf ball; flatten slightly.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

All the kids that came to the party got swimsuits – girls had matching striped suits, boys were in pineapple trunks. The kiddie pool was set up for the little ones, we had a slip-n-slide, the water hop scotch, and over 200 water balloons for everyone to enjoy. Zachy’s friends had fun and brought some great gifts. Thank you everyone! Look at all the cute matching swimsuits! What’s a one year old’s party without a keg? Love that Mac & Jack’s! This was actually our first kegger. **No minors were served alcohol in the making of this party.** After everyone left, Elena, Zachy, and Jim enjoyed some simple bounce house fun.