Keeping up with the jones'

I love our neighbors, particularly now that we are parents. They are friendly, helpful and quick to give hand-me-downs!

However, the more kid's parties I go to, the more afraid I become.

The first party we went to included a trampoline as part of the festivities. It kept the bigger kids busy, and wasn't too big...I took notes...you know, just in case.

A enjoying the simpler things at the first party

The second party we went to had a bouncy castle. Very large, basketball hoop inside...something like this. It took up half the backyard.

So, now I wonder...what do I have to do if A's party is next? Do I have to fill my entire yard with a bouncy house? Get a magician to do magic tricks in the bouncy house? Keeping up with the neighbors might not be for me :)

Maybe I'll stick to my plans to keep it simple (...or maybe I'll ask the neighbor to borrow the trampoline?)