a simple birthday party {and a really great gift idea}

My No. 2 turned six this month. September is usually a beautiful month around here and so we decided to do a party at the park again this year {see last year’s here}.

But the day of the party was chilly and blustery, so we moved the party to our house.

Have you ever played cookie doodle? It is my boys’ current favorite ipad game. We based the birthday treats on the game and the kids decorated cookies.

There were a lot of kids! And I was a little worried it would be out-of-control, but it actually turned out to be a really fun project {and yummy too}.

{do you think my oldest has a sweet tooth?!}

{she does too}

If you are looking for a simple party idea, perhaps you could try a cookie decorating party. I bought the sugar cookies from walmart for $2 a dozen, a few jars of frosting and lots of sprinkles, mini candies and sour gummy worms {a big hit}. Easy, inexpensive and lots of fun.

At the party, one of #2’s best buddies gave him the most thoughtful homemade gift.

My friend Rae {www.armommy.com} comes up with the best ideas … I’m especially in love with this one … a build a fort kit.

For a family who builds forts daily, this is the perfect make-it-yourself gift.

The kids love it.

Rae has put together a tutorial with instructions for how to put together a fort kit of your own. You can learn how to make it at www.armommy.com