Pictures of grandchildren

I posted 5 pictures from JJ's 5th birthday. They invited all 15 children from his preschool class and their families and 3 children from church and their families. All but 3 families were in attendance. Out of the 20+ children there was only one over the age of 5. Denise and Kyle had areas where the kids could play with musical instruments (Kyle teaches music to preschoolers), an area to do pirate maps, a play area with toys, face painting and temporary tattoos and an area with books and quiet activities (puzzles, etc). It was a costume party so there were pirates, mermaids, and even superman. Instead of games, they decided to just let the kids interact. It was a potluck and there was delious kid friendly food (fruit, finger veggies, spaghetti, pizza, chicken wings, etc). The parents were all so great and everyone took turns overseeing the various activities. With all of these under 5 year olds, I would have bet money that there would have been some altercations over toys etc. There was only one minor crying incident and that involved two babies (under 1) that wanted the same toy. Maybe that's because these children all go to school together and have been conditioned to share. That is not to say it wasn't loud and wild (they are 5 and under) but in a good way. The cake Denise made was amazing and the kid's couldn't wait to devour it. JJ got some nice gifts, books, CDs, coloring stuff, some pirate stuff, and several transformers. He was so cute, keep saying he was a lucky, lucky boy and how the pizza was the best, the cake was the best, and how he was so happy that everyone was there. The party began at noon and it reluctantly ended around 4:30. Couldn't have been a better day. JJ was a good host, bidding each friend goodbye with a treasure chest filled with pirate treasure and Baby Jo had to hug everyone goodbye (it's her new thing). One special moment I have to share with all of you. JJ had all these friends there and they were all playing together. Then he came into the living room and he asked me to come play with him. I told him that he had all his friends here to play with and he said yes but you can play too Grandma cause you're my best buddy (it's what he always tells me). That just melted my heart. And that's why I plan to beat this beast.
Stef