Last Week of Summer- Merrick's Birthday Party

This was the last week of summer.  I have lost count of exactly what week it is since I got behind with our AZ trip, but what I do know is this was the week that we had Merrick's 7th birthday party.  Merrick chose an Olympics theme party so we headed to "Nana's park" (it is across the street from Nana and Papa's old house) when it was time for the games to begin.

The party started with flag decorating.  Each kid decorated a flag to represent the country they would be playing for in the games.

After each kid had their flag we had our first competition, hurdles.  We divided the kids into two teams.  They each had to run down, hopping over three hurdles, turn around and run back before the next teammate in line could begin.

The other Olympic obstacle was was the javelin throw.  The kids had to throw a pool noodle javelin threw pool noodle targets.

After all the games had been played, we had some Olympic snacks; Olympic torches (Cheetos in ice cream cones), Olympic rings fruits (blueberries, black grapes, watermelon, pineapple, and green apples), and of course cake (Olympic ring cake to be exact).

Presents were up next.  Merrick was very spoiled by his friends with Legos, Star Wars things,  cars, games, etc.

As the last act of the party Merrick gave each of the athletes a gold metal (Fruit by the Foot and Golden Oreos).

It was a great party and I think everyone really enjoyed themselves, I know Merrick certainly did.  I guess that is all that really matters in the end.  We were just happy to have a day to celebrate our sweet Merrick.  Our lives would not be complete without him.