The Householder Household Survives seven 8 yr olds for a Sleepover

Zach turns 8 on December 26th, 2008. Yes the day after Christmas. This is not the most ideal time to throw a birthday party for a child. We decided last year to have a friends party for Zach a few weeks before Christmas so as many of his friends as possible could come. We got 6 out of 8. Not bad especially sine this year Zach wanted a sleepover. For mom, the fewer the better especially when you are talking about 8 yr old boys. The evening was a success. This kids ate pizza & played football outside with a glow in the dark football he got for a gift. They also got to ice their own cupcakes and decorate them and eat them too. John had a fire outside and all the kids roasted marshmellows and made smores. Then it was inside for some playing of air hockey and the Wii. At about 10pm we put in the movie Space Chimps for them to wind down. A few fell asleep before the movie ended. Zach, Scott, and Brady were the last 3 to fall asleep at about 12:15am. All the kids slept on the couches and floor in the bonus room. Cathy slept across the hall in Zach's room so she could monitor any unusual middle of the night activity. At about 6:15am Cathy was awaken by the whispers of a few kids. By 6:45am the whole crew was up and playing the Wii again. Since it was Sunday, everyone was picked up by 9am. John and Grant went to get doughnuts for all. So according to Zach, his party was awsome!

Zach opening gifts

Zach and his buddies

Zach and his buddies

Kids icing and eating cupcakes