Share A Coke With Jack

Welcome to the birthday party of my tween son who...."did not want a theme, but wanted me too decorate and make it match".  Needless to say, they were several exhausting conversations leading up to this celebration.  After much debate, a lot of turn downs, and a few "I'm too cool for that" faces, Jack happily settled on a Coke party.

I was given strict instructions to "decorate, but not too much" and "don't act stupid".  I'd like to think I held up my end of the deal.

With that being said, Come Share A Coke With Jack at the lake house.

I can't deny I was about over the moon impressed with his cake when I picked it up from the bakery.  I asked for a Coke bottle, but never expected this artistry.  Impressive.

I went up to the lake a day early to get things set up.  I knew once I arrived with 7 boys there would be all hands on deck.

I had lots of red snacks available for the boys and went ahead and set up for our grill out at night.

We had a Coke float station with legitimate glass bottles.

A red candy bar that was a constant snack source...

I made the little cans so the boys at least had some candy to walk away with.

At the main table each guest had a place setting with their own personalized Coke bottle and socks.

As soon as we arrived, the boys wasted not time grabbing a bunk bed, changing into swim suits and heading for the dock.

While they tubed with Daddy on the boat, I stayed behind and set up dinner.  Per Jack's request, the dinner menu consisted of grilled hot dogs, Doritos, and watermelon.  I'm sure I threw a few other red options in there as well.

Happy Birthday Jack!

After a sleep over with lots of running around and giggles, the boys woke the next morning ready for more.

A foam party...

A fire {and what an entertainment this was}....

And of course, more boating....

Happy Birthday to my favorite tween on the whole lake! There is no one I'd rather Share A coke With.  xoxo mommy {yes, even with all that, I'm still Mommy, shhh...don't tell him any different}