On May 30 Nicholas turned eight. He was so excited and me well I was excited too but really I was feeling old. Turning eight is one of those lanmark ages makes the mom feel old like, holy crap how is it possible I have kid that old, and in my case two.
Nicholas decided to have a "carnival" party. I love, love, love throwing parties,and I knew as soon as we decided what kind it would be that I would have a blast planning it, just imagine, cotton candy, popcorn, bounce houses games ooohh the possibilities are endless.
About two weeks before his party, Nick informed me that he was inviting 100 kid...really? I asked him if he knew 100 kids and he said "yeah the whole second grade". Well we were able to compromise and I let him invite 35 figuring that the "usual half" would show up.
On the morning of his party we got everything ready, and waited for his friends to arrive. They soon started trickling in and by the time we got the activities underway there was a total of 28 kids. Yep that's right, 28 seven and eight year olds.
The kids had a blast getting their faces painted, bouncing in the bounce houses, plaing games and winning prizes. This actually turned out to be ne of the easiest parties because the kids were entertained the entire time.
The party was a huge success thanks to my friends and family who were the man power behind each game, you guys are all awesome.
4 comments:
Nicki- That looks so freaking awesome- I should of came- darn planatarium anyways- Happy b-day Nick!!
Looks like a fun party! My daughter just turned 8 on May 20, and we had a pirate party (she wanted a treasure hunt mostly), invited 27, hoped for 14, and 21 showed. I know how you feel!
Nicki you did a great job, it was so fun for all the kids.
Congrats on the Baptism. That party looks so much fun. I hear your the party planner! It shows.
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