Benson's Birthday Party

 Today we had an epic birthday party for our favorite Benson boy. I can hardly believe my baby is 8 years old. 

Benson helped me plan this party and we invited 7 little friends to join him in an awesome laser gun battle. We reserved the church gym and decorated it with obstacles and things to hide behind, then we dimmed the lights and let the kids go crazy. And they did go crazy, it was complete chaos but they loved it.  I made each kid a laser tag shirt and Benson helped me put together favor boxes for all his friends. It was pretty fun. 

For the food, Benson asked for a chocolate Bundt cake, root beer floats, white cheddar popcorn, Popsicles and Gatorade. We also had water bottles at everyone's table setting, along with a rock candy sucker. It was all very cute and I love how it turned out. 

Benson had a blast with all his friends. They played endless rounds of laser tag and they were pretty exhausted afterwards. I was grateful all the kids were obliging enough to put the shirts i made on for the party. 

 

 

We did take a break at one point to open presents, eat food and cut the cake and sing to Benson. Everyone enjoyed the cake- it's a favorite at our house, but not as much fun to decorate since it's not frosted. Honestly, Benson isn't a big cake fan, so I was surprised he even wanted cake. But he does like this chocolate Bundt cake.  We love our Benson Boy and we loved getting to celebrate him.