As I mentioned last week, Hope had a birthday. We had been having unseasonably GORGEOUS weather for the last couple of weeks, so she decided she'd like to have a party at the park. It warmed back up just in time for the party, but that didn't stop us from having a good time anyway! ;)
(Some people weren't quite ready to party yet.)
We had a piñata, a large parachute, bubbles, jumprope, lawn darts (the kid kind), sidewalk chalk, and those long tube things that make noise when you swing them around. The goal was to keep everyone happy and occupied without having a lot of structured games. We had a pretty broad age range and that seemed to work really well for all the kiddos. (A huge "thank you" goes out to my dear, sweet friend
Janae for snapping so many good photos during the piñata!)
We borrowed the
giant jenga set from Emma for the grownups, though I didn't really get to play as much as I wanted. I was a little busy... the whole time. ;)
Everyone took a break for hotdogs and watermelon... and then we got back to party stuff.
Her big present was a balance beam, thanks to mom, dad, and the grandparents. She was ecstatic!
It was so nice to celebrate with such a large group of people we adore. After the party I kept telling Johnny how special it is to have such amazing friends.
**You can see Hope's birthday post from last year
right here. (Poesy was so tiny!)
you got some great shots of what looked like a really fun day. esp love the one with all the kids and the pinata - the little boy's expressions are too cute! happy birthday to your daughter!=)
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Such a great idea to have it in the park! She looks like she's having the best time! Such a fun day! :)
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Looks like a great day! I love the photos. I was wondering, do the mothers of the other children know you're a blogger? Do you usually check with them ahead of time or have them sign photo releases or something before posting photos of their kids on your blog? I'm genuinely curious because I know some parents are uncomfortable with stuff like that, especially since your readership is probably huuuuuuge!
ReplyDeleteYep! They all know and are okay with it. I had one little girl who isn't pictured in any of these photos because I know her parents aren't comfortable with it. :)
DeleteThis looks like a really sweet party -Hanna Lei
ReplyDeleteooh looks like a looot of fun :)
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Looks super fun! A pinata always makes any party better. Even as an adult I get excited whenever an pinata's involved!
ReplyDeleteElyse @ Cuddly as a Cactus
Looks like a wonderful time! Hope looks very happy in all the picture.
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are great!! So colorful and fun! It looks like a blast; I'm sure this will be a birthday to remember for her. My 11th birthday is one of my favorites to look back on. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks like it was a blast! Great birthday party idea. Love the pictures, you got some really great shots.
ReplyDeleteThis gives me so many great ideas for my son's party in May. He'll be 8. I love this so much! I hope that Hope had a lovely time.
ReplyDeleteMana
Fashion and Happy Things
Happy birthday to Hope! Looks like a great party:) Cheers!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a great day, happy birthday to Hope!
ReplyDeleteAmia
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Hope's got such an 'OMG' stance when she opened the balance beam! :) Looks like a lot of fun!
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Yay! Pinatas are the best! We got one for my husbands surprise 30th, it was definitely a hit! I also wanted to commend you on putting your family before your blog, I love that this is totally the party that Hope wanted, that the cake was store bought, and that it wasn't essentially a blog-party-- if that makes any sense. I think you have a good balance between real life and blog life, annnnd it also makes me feel so much better that even you do not hand-make everything for every occasion!
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ahh happy belated birthday Hope!! she's really growing up! looking more and more like mama :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks so fun! Everyone looks like they had an amazing time. I love that Hope's cake was gymnastics themed and her face after seeing the balance beam is priceless! So cute.
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What a lovely party! Sounds like she had a blast and the pictures make the weather look amazing.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute party! Wish I had something like this as a child :)
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We had Elle's birthday there, too! It was back when the nice weather was still here. ;) We saw you setting up on Thursday. I didn't even realize it was you guys, but I saw those balloons. :) Looks like it was a fun party!
ReplyDeleteVery fun party and what a wonderful birthday cake!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet! They really look like they're having so much fun! Happy Birthday again to this lovely princess of yours!
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Melodie
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Looks like you had a fantastic day! She's getting so big!
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Laura
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What a sweet post, Katie. And happy birthday hope!! Looks like you put together such a lovely evening in the park, and there's nothing more special than sharing it with friends!!
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