5th Birthday Party

We took a long time to figure out what kind of party we would have for Taeya's 5th birthday. Truthfully I wanted to skip the party this year, but Taeya and Gordon just wouldn't let me do it. We thought of having a Hello Kitty party, or a Pony Party, but in the end we decided on a "Mermaid Party." That way we could incorporate the water slide. There were a million ideas online and a million more things I wanted to do for her party, but I think it turned out good. The party wouldn't have come together without Heathers help, and Gigi came and helped too which was awesome!  Thank you, Thank you.

This was the little table decoration/set up.  I probably didn't need to make the cake but what's a birthday party without a cake??

The first game we played we called "kill the shark" (so the shark wouldn't get the mermaids).  We had blown up a bunch of balloons that Gordon had drawn sharks on, they had to pop the balloon in a pool of water.  I think the kids had fun, but it seriously lasted all of about 5 minutes tops!

Next we played "pin the crown on the mermaid."  This was fun but there were so many kids so by the end I think some of them were getting a little bored!

After the game we had a little treat - blue jello with whipped cream and a swedish fish. (This was totally unnecessary but it looked cute)!

To drink we had Mermaid Punch (aka blue gatorade).

Bela and Taeya - Bela had a Pony Party/Water Party earlier in the day, so these 2 girls had a fun day.  Aren't they beautiful?

After a little treat we sent the kids on a scavenger hunt around the neighborhood.  Gordon and came up with some little riddles.  There was a clue at the Bailey's, the Cooks, the Milligans, the park, they mailbox and then it ended in our basement when they finally saved the mermaid from the pirates - it was a mermaid pinata.  We then broke open the mermaid pinata filled with candy and prizes.  The pinata was a tough one and it seemed to go on and on and I was so nervous that someone was going to be hit by the bat.  Thankfully there were no casualties.

It was finally present time.  This was alot of fun and Taeya got some fun things.  A mermaid barbie, a "fur real" dog, some hamburger making play dough, some cute little piggies, lots of candy and some fingernail polish, and a cute ariel nightgown.

Lastly, it was time for cake and ice cream

After cake and ice cream we turned on the water slide and the kids played in the water til their parents came to get them.  I think it was a fun party and everyone seemed to enjoy themselves. I was glad it was over.:)

Anastyn had a great time during the whole party - she loved it too!