Charity had her friend party on Saturday, March 7th, and what a fun party she had!! I really don't think I could have done better if I had planned it myself. It was, of course, mostly Charity's idea. She didn't think a "theme" was necessary. While I think a theme helps with coming up with ideas, I was sort of glad to not have to make it so detailed. She wanted to go somewhere so we let her pick a few friends/cousins to come to the Discovery museum at the Gateway (thanks again for the membership Stephanie!). She wanted to have her cousin Sydney, and since she lives in Eagle Mountain we consented to letting her invite her "old" friend Maya as well. She wanted Sierra to be there as well, of course Kelly, and her cousin Bryn who wasn't able to come. It was really fun to watch these five girls interact. They were really well-behaved and got along the whole time!! No girly little spats. So anyway- we started out with a lot of driving :) which I tried to make at least bearable by playing a few games. I totally forgot prizes, so we used up most of the gift bag toys as prizes (it worked, so whatever). But I thought we killed the time very nicely :)
First things first....we had to play in the store. This is one of the many areas that I thought they would think they were too old for.....nope! They played there for a LONG time. Sydney was the store clerk for most of the time, but it looks like Kelly did it too. They all had a good time in there.
Charity and Maya spent a lot of time on their towers.
Sierra just looked so cute in this one :) I had to put it on here....and check out the tower that she and Maya and Charity made!
Then all of the girls put on a play for us. Starring Charity and Directed by!
Our plans changed a little bit since the weather seemed nicer than we had expected, so we went to a park to have the pizza and cupcakes. It was a little cold, but not too bad. Then we just grabbed ice cream on the way home. It was a really laid back (and inexpensive I might add!)party, which I LOVED, and I think most everyone had a good time. You can see I didn't come prepared to eat on the birdie-pooped-on table, no table cloth, but OH WELL, we survived right?! So this picture is when Charity was being sung to. She is SO FUNNY to watch when we sing to her.....this is one of my favorite shots to get of her at all of her birthdays.
This was so cute. When she opened her present from Sierra, Maya leans over to me kind of laughing and says, "that's the same thing I got her!" She said it so funny. Just so easygoing about it, didn't really seem to bother her. And I don't know about you, but I hate it when I give someone the same thing as someone else and yours is the second gift they open.........maybe it's just me, but she was so cute about it!! Maya's a cutie! And just for the record, they aren't exactly the same! Charity wanted to keep both of them no matter what kind of receipts were attached :) Two people know her too well!
I love this shot too- Sierra is so stinkin' photogenic!!
I loved seeing Charity and Maya together again. They're such good friends. Never fight, just so carefree together! I loved that influence that Maya had on Charity.....and Charity of course just loves her!
Just a fun action photo of Nate chasing their shadows at the park after the food. Nate is such a cute Dad! I loved seeing him with all the girls....he's so fun! And can I just add that I LOVED that we decided to let the boys hang out with Grandma during this party. I was able to give Charity and the party all my attention, and Nate and I really got some nice US time. That was such a good idea of mine :)
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3 comments:
What a cute idea! I hope this isn't a sad reflection on my life but you made me wish I was at that party too!
Looks like a lot of fun. You are such a good blogger. I am such a slacker.
What fun!! Sierra was excited to tell me about her fun when she got home. I have to steal some of your pics. They are too cute! Thanks again for letting her come!!
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