preparing for 9

my older son is going to be celebrating his 9th birthday this weekend and we are having a party for him on saturday.  i am really looking forward to it and i know he is as well.  i planned to have a small gathering for his birthday at home, because we are also going to be celebrating his first communion in may with a big party.  needless to say, birthdays are worth celebrating, so i find that it has gotten a bit bigger than originally intended.  there are about 10 or so kids coming, from neighbors to family to friends from school. 

my boy



i went yesterday and picked up a bunch of treats and fun stuff for the goodie bags and this morning when i asked him what kind of things he wanted to do at his party he mentioned: beyblade tournament, wiffle ball, potato sack races, pin the tail on the donkey and a pinata.  ok then. 

i have all the materials to throw this party, now we just have to hope for nice weather and plan out the menu.  kids eat pizza, soft pretzels and cake right?  easy enough.  of course i also invited family and friends so i have to have adult food as well.  what are some good party foods to have on hand for the adults? 

i typically do a pepperoni and cheese tray, macaroni salad, vegetables and dip, maybe tomato pie.  i would like to keep it simple, and cheaper if possible so i am open to suggestions. 

check out this pinata:

$100 Bill Pinata

we are doing a dance theme party, so i am not sure how well the activities he chose will go, but who cares?  not a bunch of 9 year olds, thats for sure.