Mac's 4th Birthday Party!!

A VERY special little boy recently celebrated his fourth birthday!  And the party theme was easy to figure out this year...pretty much as soon as Mac's third birthday was over he began talking about having a Cars Party when he turns 4.  So, he's been inviting and telling others about this Cars party for almost a year!  Talk about some pressure as a mom...trying to make a party live up to a year's worth of expectation made me a little nervous.  However, thanks to Pinterest, I think we pulled off a pretty spectacular party.  Mac was not at all disappointed!

Mac and Jonah getting ready to race some cars on the racetrack that Sam made.
Jonah is Mac's very good friend and has a birthday pretty close to Mac's.  So, Amy, Jonah's mom, and I decided to join forces this year and hold a dual, doubly fun party!

Drew playing with the tire beanbag toss

Kiddos making their treat bags for the pinata.

The kids ran a footrace and received a medal when they crossed the finish line.  It was by far a favorite activity.  And having Sam serve as the race announcer just added to the fun.

Mac was soooo proud of his medal.  He said "Are you so proud?  I knew I would win a medal!"

Drew hanging out in the Winner's Circle

Pinata time!!

Some friends taking a turn...it was a first experience for most kids and they loved it.

Grabbing for some loot!

Oh how this family loves Big Boy Mac Taylor...can't believe he's 4!

I'm pretty sure Drew had as much fun as if it were his own party.

Mac wanted a cake with Mater and McQueen...and CeCe did a fabulous job making an awesome Cars cake!!  Mac was very proud of that cake, and he helped bake it!  (post about that to follow soon)

Blowing out his candle.  He very specifically requested a "4" candle as opposed to four traditional candles.

Mac and Jonah standing in front of their cakes.  Jonah's grandmother made his cake too, a big Mater cake.

Every kid's favorite part...presents!  Mac got so many wonderful gifts.  He was so very excited.

Mac was especially excited about his Angry Birds Racetrack.  When he was done opening gifts, he said, "OK, I'm ready to go home now so I can play with this."  As his friends went about playing more games and running around, he sat forever, all alone, looking at the box, thinking about being able to open it up.  :)

CeCe and PePaw came all the way just for the big party.  PePaw wasn't even in Missouri for a full 24 hours before they had to go back home.  That's a lot of love for this little boy.  Thank you, CeCe and PePaw!!!

The Birthday Boys

Letting balloons go after the party was over.
What a great fourth birthday!!