"THE" party!

Last night was Jacob’s “big” party. We haven’t ever had a birthday party. This was our first. Usually we just have family over and then go shopping with birthday money or something like that. Since Jake turned 16, we figured it needed to be special. We set the mood by having lots of Lava lamps all around the living room. We also got a stop light and a disco ball thing (you point a light at it and it spins and puts rotating lights all around the room). We also took out some of the lights from the ceiling fans and left on lights in other rooms. The lighting was perfect. The lava lamps/disco lights stood out but it was still light enough for no one to think about getting into trouble. Then Mike hooked his computer up to the big speakers we have. He used Pandora to find 80’s music and it worked out perfect. It was just like a dance club with better lighting. Haha
~~We didn't leave them on this table, this is just what all our garage sale lava lamps over the years look like.  haha

We had fewer kids than expected show up, but I was grateful. :) We had 4 guys (not including Jake and Josh) and 5 girls. We had a full house. :) Actually, we only had about 3 guys not show. :)

We had tons of food. I figured teenagers would eat more than they did. I was prepared. Haha I told Mike later that I’m not cooking the rest of the weekend, and I think we will fine! Haha

Jake and his friends had a good time. They spent time indoors then outdoors. We played a game with toilet paper and plungers. Once the game was over, Jeremiah (Jakes best friend) juggled with them. Haha

After everyone came back in, we had cake and ice cream. I was looking for superman ice cream and found this cake instead. It was perfect. I don’t usually buy birthday cakes, but this one was worth it. :)

Jake goes in tomorrow to have his interview with the bishop to become a priest. Can you believe? I am not ready for that. I shouldn’t be that old yet. Haha


Elaina also got dressed up for the party.  She put on her favorite dress and heels(!?!) and put a headband in her hair.  She was ready to party!  haha  She ended up staying in my bedroom watching movies that we rented from the library.  :) 
I’m glad this party is over and done. Now I just have to try to get Josh to figure out what he wants to do for his birthday next month!