The Mario Kart Birthday Party

The Karts are lined up in preparation for our youngest grandson's first birthday party.

There had been much planning and creating for the great race.

Great Grandparents Evelyn and Augie and Grandma Denise had driven in from San Diego to celebrate with their boy.

Momma Mario had been planning it out in her mind for months.

Grandpa Glen had brought his bubble machine for atmosphere.

Oscar the birthday boy was in heaven.

Race #1 begins with the youngest guests.


Momma Mario gives last minute directions.

There were lots of directions for the race course included both front and back yards.

And there were also golden coins to collect.

They were to follow the orange cones.

On your mark, get set, and

Gooooooo!

Toby heads for the front after mastering the back.

Left or right? I don't know!

Now around the lemon tree.

Race #2, the older kids.

And they are off!

Grandpa Glen was not only the bubble/balloon man, he also manned the grill and had the hot dogs and burgers cooking even as they raced.

The older kids were fast!

And Heather finishes first!

Papa Luigi was also party photographer and helped hand out the trophies and prizes.

Oscar's cousins took turns giving him a ride.


Oscar opened his presents while Grandpa finished with the burgers.

The girls "circled" the carts while they ate dinner.

Oscar's beautiful 2nd cousin, Emma, enjoyed playing with one of the prizes.

Time for cake!

Oscar's own special cake was a giant mushroom.

And he dug right in!

Mmmmmmmm!

By the time he was finished, his face was red all over.

Great job Nichelle! What an amazing party! Oscar and the kids seemed to enjoy every minute!

Happy Birthday Oscar, my little man!

I can hardly believe that a year has already gone by. I also can't believe that your parents gave you a passport and visa for your birthday. I hope you are having a lovely "first birthday" in Rio de Janeiro! It will be a story to tell your grandchildren.