After throwing annual parties for every kid, I started feeling the time and money spent on these parties was just too much. So I told them all last year that we would only have birthdays on certain "special" years. Well, Ellie wanted a party so badly this year she begged and even offered her birthday money from her grandparents to help pay for it. Well, if it really means having a good birthday or not, David and I relented and she had ANOTHER party--but, it was actually one of the easier parties we've thrown and the kids had a great time. I'm starting to understand what was stressing me out so much in the past--the darn goody bags. I decided not to worry about goody bags this year and what a relief. So, here are some pics of Ellie's crazy party! Also, David and I told Ellie that if she wanted a party, that would be her gift--no other presents. Well, that was just too mean, of course. So, David and I re-painted Ellie's bedroom furniture from white to her new favorite "black", and then we surprised her with some other stuff for her room. So, also included are some pictures of her new "grown-up" bedroom. I have to admit, I sort of miss the pink and white...but it turned out very cute!
They had a competition of making the cutest out-fit from aluminum foil. They got pretty creative!
One of the games was called "blind make-over". The girls took turns trying to put make-up on each other while blind folded. It was making me laugh so hard--mostly at how hard all of them were laughing!
One of the games was called "blind make-over". The girls took turns trying to put make-up on each other while blind folded. It was making me laugh so hard--mostly at how hard all of them were laughing!
How fun, and her bed is so cute. Madelyn is pretty jealous about that. I guess I'll have to get busy on her room!
ReplyDeleteHomemade birthday parties are the best! Keep it simple. Great games, great friends, and darling room make-over. Way to go, Mom!
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