The Party
I was never more happy when Saturday dawned clear and warm. It meant that I had half a chance of fitting in 16 kids and 18 adults without having to play muscial chairs. With not enough chairs LOL. The day was BRILLIANT. Even when people starting arriving 15 minutes early (note to everyone - don't ever come 15 minutes early - those last 15 minutes are crucial!!)Linda was smart and jumped ship to meet up with Mary before the fraccas but I have to admit, it was a pretty fun party to hang around.
The kids ran and ran and ran some more in the soccer field we set up in the back garden and the plethora of soccer balls meant there were no fights. Everyone played games, the piniata was a hit (even though I made it so well that nothing fell out and I ended up having to rip it in half LOL).
The "Go For Goal" game I created drew lots of laughter and I got heaps for taking a photo of Darcy dressed in nothing but his undies and Wellington boots. I say if he wants to dress like Astro Boy, let him :) I try to make sure he is at least dressed when we leave the house LOL.After gorging on as much fairy bread, fruit, party pies and ice cream cake as they possibly could, the party broke up and the clean up started. It didn't take long and Linda timed her entrance perfectly (thanks for helping with the dishes). Marks parents were here for the party too and they had the best time. It was great seeing them interact with the boys as they don't see that much of them.
When the boys went for a lie down at half past four it gave me a chance to get ready for the bloggers dinner. I didn't know it then but found out later that the boys didn't wake up for the rest of the night. I hope Mark knows how lucky he is that the ONLY babysitting duty he has had to do involved doing nothing *mutter mutter mutter*
I am glad my little man had a wonderful day, and very happy that everyone who came seemed to have a great time too. Lots of laughing and playing and being silly. Just like life should be ;D
I hope there were three Toms at the party and not just one cheeky tyke who had multiple shots!
Darcy as Astro Boy = brilliant! I loved him when I was a kid and cried whenever he had his batteries taken out. Come to think of it, that's a very full-on thing to do in a kid's TV show.
Glad both the party and dinner went well.
Posted by
CaramelKitKat |
August 15, 2006 10:54 pm
Aww. I love kids parties!!
Posted by
philippa_moore |
August 16, 2006 8:47 am
Oh, what gorgeous photos of the boys!
It's great that they were no trouble for Mark though. Means you can go out more often?!
Posted by
Suzy |
August 16, 2006 8:54 am
Astroboy rocks, and so does fairy bread (although nowadays I'd be wanting to add sweet chilli sauce to it).
Glad you had a fun day!
Posted by
Daniel Hatadi |
August 16, 2006 10:19 am
Sounds like a great party!! Can't see the photo's at work - will have a peek when I get home:)
Posted by
Leighanne |
August 16, 2006 10:43 am
I had to laugh at the piniata not breaking!
Those photos are so cute and the one of Oscar in his underwear looks like a good one for his 21st birthday photo-board!
Posted by
Ails |
August 16, 2006 11:55 am
What a great day for a birthday party! I'm glad it was such a success and I love the photos :-)
I hope Linda didn't feel like she missed out after all by hanging out with us instead. It was great day to be out and about anyway.
LOL at the pinaita. I bet you made it so well because it's been in the planning and making for weeks now.
Posted by
Mary |
August 16, 2006 1:35 pm
That sounds awesome. Glad it turned out so well!!
Posted by
Anonymous |
August 16, 2006 8:46 pm
That photo is too cute! I'm glad the party was such a success, that you enjoyed yourself at the dinner, and a huge well done for doing the C2S!
Posted by
C |
August 19, 2006 9:07 am