You know those monkey cupcakes are cute. They actually don't taste that good. Something about the combination of mints and Nutter Butters.We invited two families from the neighborhood who are close friends of ours. Between our three families, we have a total of eleven children, and all of my kids have more than one cohort in the group who is in their same age/gender/activity/class at school/BFF of the day. Our children have become interchangeable with one another, and I am really thankful for it. These are the people I call when I have a dentist appointment, or when I need a haircut. They are the emergency contacts on my registration forms. They are huge blessings to me.
Anyway, back to the party. We cooked out burgers and hot dogs, and by we I mean Greg. I supplied the chips and various flavors of dip, and obligatory vegetable and fruit trays that no one wants to eat. Here's what they really wanted:
From the looks of it, I guess the mint and peanut butter combo didn't seem to gross her out too much.
This is Grace and her two little best friends.Katie was adorable opening her presents. She was genuinely thrilled with each one, and even held each gift aloft and did a little victory lap so everyone could see. It was really sweet.
We also had a non-violent pinata, because we are a peaceful people. Katie cracked it on the first try. 
Then the children were forced to forage through the mud for clearance Easter candy, which had been purchased for a mere 25% of the original price, because I'm cheap like that.
There was a rare sighting of my face without a camera in front of it.
I had planned some fun party games, but the kids ended up just playing together in the back yard while the adults sat around in lawn chairs and talked until it was time for bed, and party games can't improve on that. I thought it was a really good time.
I think Katie thought so too.
Fantastic! I love the monkey cake and cupcakes. They look great!
ReplyDeleteLooks like everyone had fun. :)
Oh wow! All if it sounds wonderful. The cakes. Happy Katie. Neighborhood friends. Parents sitting around in lawn chairs while children play happily. It sounds perfect Chrissy!
ReplyDeleteWhat great pictures! Looks like y'all had fun! Love you.
ReplyDeleteThat party looked like a blast! Looks like Katie had a great birthday. Lucky girl!
ReplyDeleteI love those cupcakes! So cute!
Katie looks SO happy! You did a great job with her party.
ReplyDeletelook how adorable you are. Katie is almost as adorable as you. OK, it's a tie.
ReplyDeleteI love those cupcakes! I love how they're all different expressions!
ReplyDeleteOh, great cake and cupcakes! Looks like it was a great day. Happy birthday to her. My son just had his 4th this past weekend. Fun times!
ReplyDeleteJust stumbled on your blog and wanted to say that I think those cupcakes are darling! And it looks like your little girl had a great birthday party. We just did the 4-year old birthday in our household too... isn't it fun?
ReplyDeleteThe cupcakes are very cute! Sounds like a good party to me!
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