the big 6

Willy Wonka

That is where we took Keaton this morning for his 6th birthday.  We had always heard about a candy store on the far side of Boise that everyone told us would be worth the 45 minute drive into their.  Sure enough we did it!  I piled the boys in the car this morning and we made it in one piece and everyone did so well on the ride into town. I was so happy.  We sang songs, told stories and saw new places.  I don't think I have ever taken my boys into downtown Boise.  Not that there is much to see but all the really tall buildings and the hussle and bussle of city life.  They were pretty interested in all of it.  Andrew kept asking me, "Mom, where do all the kids ride their bikes and run through the sprinklers down here?"  I told him that there was no place for little kids to do that where we were.  He then said, "I would never want to live down here then. I love my bike and our grass."  Nice to know that son!

We arrived at Powell's.  That is what the candy store is called, but everyone calls it Willy Wonka's mini factory. I was interested to see just how fun this place was supposed to be.  Sure enough we parked right out in front and the boys started screaming "CANDY, CANDY!!!" I couldn't get them out of the car fast enough and Owen is at that stage where he is understanding what that means.  So he was just as excited.

Inside was amazing! The walls were covered in candy, the ceilings had candy hanging from them and the boys went crazy.  They all took off in different direction.  Luckily Owen's eye was caught by the first sucker in sight by the front door so I knew where he was at.  They literally had every kind of candy you could possibly think of and more.

There was a soda pop stand with old fashioned bar stools and you could sit and have a drink.

 Candy, candy everywhere

There was a corner tucked away with all the Willy Wonka candy in stock.  Another bonus, you could sit and watch the movie Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory. A classic and one of my very favorites too. My kids love the movie also.

The boys watching the movie

Owen found his most favoirte treat of all.  He would not let go of it so we bought it. I hope it tastes as good as it looks to him. My guess, probably not, but then again this boy suprises me all the time.



Bounce

That is where we spent the rest of the afternoon with Keaton's little friends.  It is a big warehouse in Meridian full of fun inflatables that kids can play on.  My boys loved it and I think all of his friends enjoyed it too.  He had quite the turn out too and since we didn't rent out a party room, which was way too much if you ask us, we decided to open up gifts outside on the lawn. How ghetto is that? Oh well, he was excited and he had a great time and that is all that matters, right?  Owen found the funnest play pal of all, his dad.  Since I can't really get in there and play around, dad became his new best friend.

 After a fun afternoon at Bounce, we went to Applebee's for dinner. Grandma and Grandpa treated the family to birthday dinner.  Then it was back to our home afterwards for cake and ice cream with just our family. It was so nice! Thanks mom and dad for doing that! Keaton loved it!

Since I knew that Andrew would have a hard time with all the present opening and such, we got him his own set of gifts too. That might confuse him now. I think he thinks he has two birthdays now. We bought the boys some bunk beds and we get to pick them up tomorrow so we got them new Spiderman and Mario and Lugi sheets for their beds.  I know, I know, ghetto too, but that is what they wanted and it made them so happy.  We also got them some new updated Boise State Bronco shirts to wear this coming season. They were pretty excited about that too.

 After cake and ice cream disaster, we put all the kids in the bath for a good wash and then we came back out for some more gifts.  Then the rest of the evening was spent outside enjoying the cooler weather.  The kids had fun chasing bubbles around the yard.

Keaton, I can't believe  you are 6 years old now!  Where did the time go? Why did you have to grow up? Why can't all my babies stay little? It is so much fun to watch you grow!

 Seems just like yesterday we were rushing to the hospital to have you.  You made it so easy. You were so big too.  You weighed 9 lbs. 9 oz. and you were almost 22 inches long.  You were the biggest baby born in that hospital that day.  You were so sweet, full of chubby rolls and just cutest face.  I fell in love with you the moment I saw you.  You have been such a great helper!  I love having you around.  I will be sad when school starts up because that means you will be gone all day long.  You are so incredibly smart for your age.  You constantly amaze us. We love you and can't wait for the next year ahead of you.  We love you so much sweet boy!

Happy 6th birthday Keaton R. Snyder