As you know, we have just put in an above-ground pool. Well, my little girl is so happy with it, I decided to throw her a little party so she could celebrate the start of the summer with a few of her little friends. Of course what better theme for a pool party is there than a Hawaiian theme? Oh yes- all my favorite colours, grass skirts, pink fizzy drinks with little umbrellas in them, funny bathing caps...lots of fun things!!
We decided to serve some "nuggets 'n' fries" in some cute take-out containers from Michael's. They were a dollar a piece and made the food look all the better.
Lots of watermelon was eaten and we tried our hand at making snow cones with my new machine I purchased at Target. The girls loved cranking out their treat and I loved cleaning up the sticky syrup!! All in fun!!
Lots of watermelon was eaten and we tried our hand at making snow cones with my new machine I purchased at Target. The girls loved cranking out their treat and I loved cleaning up the sticky syrup!! All in fun!!
Sophie had drawn the sweetest picture of herself and her friends swimming in our pool a .jpg)
while back, so I thought, why not use it as her invitation? We photocopied it and when I told her we were going to go around delivering them, she declared it the "best day ever". To me, every day spent with my little girl is my "best day ever!", even if it does mean cleaning up sticky syrup from my deck!!
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while back, so I thought, why not use it as her invitation? We photocopied it and when I told her we were going to go around delivering them, she declared it the "best day ever". To me, every day spent with my little girl is my "best day ever!", even if it does mean cleaning up sticky syrup from my deck!!
***Next up for me, a surfing-themed "end of school party" for my youngest son and a "birthday party by the pool" for my eldest son. I'm going to be busy!!
9 comments:
This is just so cute.
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Robin
Love Sophie's drawing, it's really beautiful. :-) Please tell her I said so. Looks like everyone had great fun.
My kiddlywinks (2 girls) have flown the nest, and I do miss the sleepovers and parties. One of the best we had was based on Native Americans. We made feathers for head-dresses out of paper glued around garden sticks (the ones that are only thin and about 6-9" long) and then cut to make them feathery (if you see what I mean). And we made a wigwam out of beanpoles. It was fun doing the craft bit first, and the kids seemed to really enjoy it.
Best wishes from sopping wet Liverpool
Oh how sweet! What a cool mom you are!!!! That party looks like it was a blast!
Thanks so much for visiting me! I love your blog!!!! I hope it's okay to add you to my links list on my blog? :-)
Jenny
I'd be honoured!! I'm going back over to visit yours later...after mowing, and laundry, and painting my kitchen chairs...((shudder))
Linda
You make it look so easy...it looks amazing and fun! Your such a great mum!
Hi Linda
I have finally been able to catch up on all your wonderful posts. Words cannot express how very talented and creative you are!! Your blog is beautiful! I love looking and reading your posts.
Things are crazy here with house building but you are in my thoughts. Seeing the pictures of you and Sophie put a smile on my face today. (I was feeling a bit lonely :(
Looking forward to reading more and seeing you all soon.
Denise :)
Hi Denise,
I miss all of you so much, too!! I was thinking today how I can just picture us lounging by the pool having some RELAXATION which you so desperately need!! Been there, done that, and VERY sympathetic!!
Love you all,
Linda
My Anna, age 11, had a 4th of July party (early - July 1st) on Sunday. She invited 4 friends. She decorated the back glassed in porch just dripping in red, white & blue everything. She is quite the decorator. She had games and water balloon fights and we grilled hamburgers/hot dogs and served lots of watermelon. I enjoyed seeing your adorable daughter.
Amy
Wow Linda what a party - so many great ideas all the way down to the serving containers. You thought of everything and it shows in your daughter’s smile.
Heather
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