Holly wanted to do something big for her 30th birthday—she just didn’t know what. We had talked a bit about doing a big beach trip, inviting a bunch of friends and renting a house. That wasn’t going to work though. Many of our friends have little babies and busy schedules. It makes organizing things like that tough.

More than anything, she wanted everyone together—babies and all. So we decided to host something at our place. We’d mix some beverages, set up cornhole and giant Jenga and hang out. I’d set up the TV for anyone interested in the Auburn game. For those who wanted to stay and party, once it got dark, we’d hang out around the fire pit.

There was just one other thing she really wanted—a giant 27-foot rainbow unicorn bounce house and slide.

I was skeptical about getting it at first. Holly was right though. The bounce house was a huge hit with both the kids and adults. Even though it was a weekend rental, Holly’s nephew still asks if we can set up the bounce house.

Here are a few photos from the day. Special thanks to Ramsay, who brought Five Daughter’s doughnuts and took several of these pictures.


Bed full of baloons.

We actually forgot about the balloons until we were ready to go to bed. That made for a good laugh.

Henry portrait.

Henry and Wyatt playing in the bounce house.

Molly holds Wyatt in the bounce house.

Henry and Wyatt having a blast in the bounce house.

Holly holding Henry.

Holly playing with Henry

Remi does not like being picked up. We’ll tolerate it for Lauren though.

Wide angle view of the party in our back yard.

Holly Holding Remi

Remi and Otto had a blast.

Wyatt with his serious face.

Theo on David's shoulders.

Baby Theo with his heart glasses.

Babies playing with a large bouncy ball.

Hanging out with David and Theo.

Happy 30th Holly! We’ve got a tough one to top next year!