Long lost post: Bug's Birthday Party

I have recently realized as I have gone through my posts that I never posted about Bug's birthday. Since my girls only get friend birthday parties on their even years I will never live it down if I don't post about it. After all this blog is my substitute for a scrapbook.

Not only does my Chadley love insects and had such big eyes when she was a baby, but she is also my social butterfly. This is why I call her bug. Her friendliness was also the cause of a dilemma for me as this was her year for a friend party. There is quite a large group of kids her age in the neighborhood that she plays with, not to mention her friends from daycare and her friends from school. I felt guilty about limiting her guest list to 10 plus her sisters. But a girl has to draw a line somewhere, or else she might as well go crazy. And NO ONE wants that. Lucky for me one of my friends introduced me to a perfect solution for my dilemma.

We went to a local gymnastics place. The kids loved it. They had relay races, bouncing competitions, and parachute activities. It was perfect for a bunch of energetic 5-6 year olds. I didn't have to clean my house, be in charge of activities or stress about carpools. The party host was so cute with the kids. It was fantastic. I'm going to have to remember this place when Boo gets older.
Here are the pictures.

 Some of the cute kids at the party. They were all so sweet, talented and so well behaved. Bug has some great friends.

The Gymnasium.

 Playing with the Parachute. They had a great time.

My princess, the birthday girl.

Blowing out her candle.

We had a great turnout. I was so glad so many could come. I am so grateful for our neighborhood and the great friends my girls have.

I love my Bug so much and the energy she brings to our home. I can't imagine life without her.

Monkey turns 8!

 Monkey turned 8 in April!

 For her birthday party we went to the Lion House. She and her friends got to dress up like pioneers, make taffy and play pioneer games. It was a lot of fun to be able to hang out with her and get to know her friends a little better.

 She chose to be baptized into the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints! She was baptized on her uncle's birthday April 14th 2012. She was so excited. Here she is before with Daddy.

 Here she is after with Michelangelo and I. All clean and glowing!

It was a beautiful day and we are so proud of her.

Spiderman Tea Party

 Here are the pictures of the promised Spiderman Tea Party. No, we didn't have any tea much to the relief of many of the party participants. I love 4 year olds. They were so cute and good naturedly went along with my antics. Bug has a large Sunbeam class, we invited all but knew that since it was Memorial day weekend not everyone would be able to make it. We did have a great turn out though. I was impressed. It probably wasn't the most exciting birthday party they have ever been too, but it sure made Bug happy to have them there.

We made masks, played duck, duck, goose and pin the spider on spiderman. Michelangelo drew caricatures of the characters that showed up for the party. We had cupcakes and kool-aid, and opened presents. Her friends were so kind and generous. It was so sweet.

The Spider heroes.

At times it got really hard to see what was going on.

Some of the guests decided to give Bug a hand with opening her presents.

 

It was a fun 4th birthday for Bug. Thanks to all that came.

Anniversary and a birthday

 

This is Lala waving hi or bye. It looks the same. She's so stinkin cute. 

Last week we celebrated our 9th anniversary!!

I received these beautiful flowers from my husband. I have a hard time believing it's been nine years, but it keeps on getting better. I'm excited to see what the future brings for us.

 

Michelangelo's birthday happens right after our anniversary. I married such a talented man, he can swallow swords on top of everything else he does! He makes me laugh and I love him.

My brother's birthday happens a few days after so we celebrated both birthdays with my family that Sunday.

 

Maybe next time Super M will move the pillow when I take his picture!

 

Lala's stealing the show as always.

 

We celebrated with Michelangelo's family on his birthday. Since my mom had already given Michelangelo a cake and gave us the leftovers I made some cupcakes. Lala was so excited when Daddy gave her a cupcake and had it all over before I realized she had one.

We love chocolate cupcakes! Notice Bug's hair in this picture.

Days later she decided she needed a haircut.

I don't know what I'm going to do with this kid. She seems pretty happy about it though.

A gathering of Princesses

We finally had Monkey's birthday party last Saturday. For the short notice we had a really good turnout. We had five show up and two more that came at the end. We had fun coloring, dancing, creating magic wands, decorating cupcakes and playing on our swing outside.

Princess Bug had to get in on the action as well!

We were so very lucky to have Snow White and Cinderella drop by and paint our nails for us!

Here are the Pretty Princesses. Aren't they so beautiful!A BIG thanks to Danielle, Annie, Corbie and the mom's that stayed to help. I couldn't have done all this without you!