This year, Reagan chose to have a "Hawaiian" party. She counted down for a month and the big BIRTHDAY day FINALLY arrived. She had such a fun day and loved having all the friends over. Thanks to my little sis for coming and helping out with all the decor and party stuff. We (tried) to play hula hoops games (there were only 3 kids that even knew what it was!!), and limbo-ed under the noodle, opened gifts, and made candy leis. Then the blow up slide routine with the pool was the rest of the entertainment. That was the best investment for a summer birthday girl!!
They snacked on Beach Balls (cheese balls), Tiki Sticks (pretzels), Fruit skewers, Coconut Cake Pops, and Hawaiian punch. We worked on birthday etiquette prior to the big day. Going over the importance of making everyone feel special when you open their gift. She did great!! She didn't rush through everything and opened each gift and thanked the person. I'm sure that takes out some of the fun, but I just worry that kids are too greedy (mine included) and they don't really appreciate what it means to take time to buy a gift and be excited to see the person's reaction when they open it. So proud of her!
These were Coconut Cake pops made to look like a coconut drink. The girls were not about to eat them just as they were until they had no other "cake" option! Then they were gone but really, it's a cake on a stick chillins!
We then traveled to our parents on Friday and enjoyed a family party on Saturday. In the middle of a heat wave I was really nervous for everyone to be stuck out in the heat. Kids had time to enjoy the pool and slide and then a big wind storm heading in and caused us all to be stuck inside! We munched on Kahlua Pork, Tereyaki Chicken with coconut rice, lots of yummy side dishes, and Coconut Cream Cheese cake!! Then I had made a special Luau Pig for the birthday girl :)
With both parties she got great gifts. Barbies, barbie clothes, doll stuff, workbooks, games, sketch books, color books, fingernail polish, jewelry, and clothes.
She is always pushing our buttons, testing the waters, and sometimes talks back a little too much. But she also is very full of life, very funny, always wants to entertain, cares about others, loves to read, swim, and socialize, loves to listen to music, snuggle, and still loves her daddy. We love her and are so grateful for her.
We were all so exhausted after getting home last night!! Last birthday for the year. Now I need to figure out something else to celebrate :)
Here's a hundred picture we can enjoy over and over!
2 comments:
What a super fun way to celebrate turning 7!! Erin, you are the best party planner! :) Reagan, love you lots!
What a super fun way to celebrate turning 7!! Erin, you are the best party planner! :) Reagan, love you lots!
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