PARTY PARTY

It's always a good time for a party! Since Lotus' birthday in February, we had promised her a party to be scheduled sometime prior to Elijah's birthday in May. Time flies and so in the 11th hour  of the 11th day of May (day before Elijah's birthday) we threw a great birthday party for Lotus' 6+ birthday.


This cake turned out to be huge with a yummy hidden layer of chocolate marshmallow cream. Yes, I think it did glow in the dark.

Aila received plenty of attention from everyone.

Joe grilling in the background.

Taking a break from the festivities with her 'new nails'.

A few kids getting both a rest break and warming up on the concrete.

Can you tell the 'big' kids had fun too. Elijah plowing over his friend Maia.

The set up!

CAKE TIME!!! Lotus had tears as we all sang to her. Aila ready to dive in with her bowl.

Yes, and there were presents too. She did such a great job, carefully opening each gift and thanking each gift giver.

Beautiful Pacific in the background.

PINATA TIME!!! We made a great pinata 'local style' which provided the whole group with quite a challenge. Joe had to give some cuts to it and we progressed from a foam bat to a big wooden dowel and still they needed assistance getting to the goods.

Anticipation.......

MOSH PIT! There were candies, pencils, toys bought and recycled.

Talk about tired. The party began @ 12:30 and we arrived home @ 6:30....but her nails still look good.

Exhaustion!