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Saying goodbye

We had some good friends move away. It’s sad. My heart is sad for these two little girls. Kaylee and Noelle are true little girl besties.

IMG_8998We got to watch Clara and Noelle one last time this last Tuesday. These four get along and play so well together. I’m going to miss that.

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IMG_9003Kaylee and Noelle wanted to make each other something “to remember each other forever, and ever.”

IMG_9005Kaylee knowing that yellow is one of Noelle’s favorite colors decided to make her a yellow and white bracelet. Noelle knowing that Kaylee loves all the colors requested supplies to make a rainbow bracelet. These two melt my heart with their sweet thoughtfulness.

IMG_9006They both did such a lovely job. I only helped with putting the fasteners on.

IMG_9007They hugged after exchanging the friendship bracelets and both at the same time said, “I love you.” Not going to lie, it brought a tear to my eyes.

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Kaylee party: part 2

Holey toledo! My baby is 5!!!!
IMG_7560Barry and Sam on the TV via SKYPE. They couldn’t miss their only nieces birthday!

IMG_7561Papa and Yaiyai surprised us! They said they weren’t going to make it for the party or wedding. Their pants were SO afire! Such a happy surprise.

IMG_7563The Children were just a BIT excited to see them.

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IMG_7567Let the party start!

IMG_7572Rebekah was our designated reader of the clues. They wanted to put pirate Stich in jail. Hahaha.

IMG_7573It took them longer than I thought to find the second clue.

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IMG_7583Pin the tail on Scooby to find another clue. It was on the door under the tails.

IMG_7588This clue told us to eat some cupcakes. The children were all over that idea!

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IMG_7593So she started off at the table, but then Barry on Skype couldn’t see so we moved to the coffee table so Barry could sing to her as well.

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IMG_7600Time to eat!

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IMG_7605Barry just chillin’.

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IMG_7614The egg and dairy free chocolate, chocolate chip cupcakes were YUMMY!

IMG_7619Another clue. Telling them it was pinata time.

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IMG_7623Me telling the children the rules. Birthday child goes first, then youngest to oldest. And EVERYONE has to stay back!

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IMG_7634Sharice helping me out by writing names on bags. She’s cute like that.

IMG_7647The oldest cracked the pinata, and the kiddos rushed forward. This is me trying to keep them back. Haha, good luck right?

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IMG_7651Tis done! 🙂

IMG_7657I had to add this photo of my friend Ting and my Mom on the swing set. I LOVE that my swing set is super tough, and adults can play too!

IMG_7659Reading the last clue.

IMG_7660Gifts are back!

IMG_7661Sam had to go off to work, but Barry hung around on the telly the whole party. He’s cool like that.

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This girl got spoiled. She loved everything she got.

IMG_7689She had a great party! We loved that she had some far away cousins able to attend since they were in town for Uncle Josh’s wedding. It made for a crazy weekend, but a super fun one.

It was SO crazy busy that I didn’t get her birthday photo shoot in until Monday. But since her party was on her actual Birthday this year I don’t feel TOO horrible about it. 😉

Five year old photos up next.

Regan’s PaRtY!

This is Party day.
This picture of Regan sums up nicely how excited he was and how much fun he had at his party.      
We did a Toy story theme this year. Regan was briefly Mr. Potato head.
Little Green men cupcakes.
He was also briefly Woody.
I think everyone had fun.
So I didn’t realize until downloading pictures that we didn’t get any pictures of all the other decorations. Bums me out. I found these really neat Andy’s drawing recreations that we printed and hung up. I have them hanging up in Regan’s bed nook. Maybe I’ll get a picture of them there….
Anyway we had a banner, streamers, and TONS of balloons.
We played pin the badge on Woody, and get the snake in the boot. Here I am explaining that they would each get three tosses.
First little guy got it in on his first toss. I panicked at that point as I had promised prizes to all who got the snake in the boot. I thought I was going to run out of prizes… He ended up being the only one to get it in.
Regan was THRILLED to wear his hat and blow out his number three candle.
“Regan, say cheese!”
He did NOT want to stop playing to open presents. Uncle Josh had to get Regan’s little bear to comfort him as he was forced inside.
He got over the trauma of it all quickly. And enjoyed opening (Watching Josh and then Jon) gifts.
He finally got his super cape. He LOVES it. He HAS to wear a cape when watching Super Why.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this one Jodi made for him. I LOVE that he has two. Meaning one to play with and one for back up when the played with one is in the wash. He has been enjoying both capes.
We got him Toy Story 3. He’s more excited about it than he looks.
He loved smashing his Emperor Zurg piñata. LOVED.
 
I reenforced the top, but the loop didn’t hold up to the pounding and Jon ended up holding Zurg by the horns and trying not to get hit.
It was a fun party and we really appreciate everyone who was able to come and celebrate our little man with us.
***I got all the cute ideas from people on pinterest. I just searched “Toy Story party.”