Kar begged for a birthday party this year. We hadn't thrown her a friend party for a couple years. To be honest I was a little burnt out . It can be so stressful to throw your kids parties. I wondered if it was worth all the effort. It's not like our kids need the gifts. I had to remind myself that it's not about the presents or the stress of it all.... it's about the memories the kids will create. Sooooo...... after going back and forth we decided to surprise Kar this year.
Her friends were so cute about hiding all over the house so they could pop out when she walked in the door. Karly seemed surprised. She said she had no idea. :)
We had a cake/prize walk.
The girls and Spence played Mummy.
I found this idea online under "easy girl party games" to do tin foil makeovers. Not all the girls got into it, but Karly definitely did. Can you see her wings behind her?
We played "spin the bottle" to open gifts. No, it wasn't the traditional "spin the bottle". Everyone grabs their gifts and sits in a circle. Then you spin the bottle to see which present to open. I loved this one. Present opening has always seemed a little chaotic during past parties. This cut back on the craziness. It was great.
I hope it was a memorable day for Kar. It was fun to be a part of. I can't believe our baby is growing up so fast.
8 comments:
that is so fun. I love the look on her face walking in the door. she is so cute. I like the spin the bottle idea. The tin foil makeovers are cute too. looks like everyone had fun.
Happy Birthday Karly!
I keep thinking I should call you all every time Ember mentions you, but then you'd be hearing from us multiple times a day.
Our girls sure love you.
Glad you found another camera! I am glad that we got to share in Kars birthday!
Happy Birthday Karly. I sure love you and Miss you like crazy. I can't wait to see you again soon.
Party Hard Girl you're 9 years old. Life is about to get very exciting.
PS and give your Mom and Dad big hugs. They are great parents.
Oh how fun Jen...good call. And I love the spin the bottle thing too. We will have to do this next birthday. Love it. Happy birthday K! Can you believe she's 9! I remember our girls trying to sit up and drooling on my apartment floor while we were suppose to be scrapbooking. HA HA HA
that is soooo cute. I can't believe how old she is. So cute. You are the best mom ever!! :)
What fun! Happy birthday Kar! What a fun idea for her party too...I am starting to think about a 3rd bday party for Preston. We have never thrown him a party before. His first 2 birthdays were very low key with just family. But this year he is starting to understand what birthdays are more. He's been to a few birthday parties andec so I think we're going to do a party this year for him with just a couple of friends. I'm already stressing! LOL
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