Katie's 5th birthday party was wonderful! We were so excited to celebrate with her, her past five beautiful years.
At our house we have decided to celebrate every birthday with family, but not necessarily a large party. Then we throw a birthday bash, where the kids can plan the event themselves every few years. And this was Katie's first official birthday bash to invite her friends. She choose to invite 5 families since she was 5. :) And even though one family could not attend, another family has two kids Katie enjoys playing with so there were still five friends. :) The Lord worked it out perfectly.
It was a beautiful day out at the Hope Reins Pavilion topped with Mimi (my mom) who was able to make it out from KS to attend.
Soon, I will blog about all that Katie is becoming and has accomplished so far in her great life. But until then, here are the photos of her P A R T Y!
Katie's choice of dessert. Sno Cone Cupcakes! It was fun trying to pull these off. I found the paper cups at Trader Joes samples table and they graciously gave me some for free. I got the mini spoons from Harris Teeter and they graciously gave them to me for free. And I got the recipe and ideas from Food Network magazine and bakerella blog. I do think they look like Mini sno cones and Katie was thrilled that I could make them. I loved seeing her SO excited about all the details. :)
She was definitely blessed with lots of gifts this year.
Love this sweet hug! Love this sweet friend, Catie Beth!
Owen was JUST as excited for the party as Katie. It was wonderful to encourage him to be excited for Katie. I do think he thought at first it was a party for him too. Daddy had to talk to him about letting all the girls play together and Owen not jumping into the middle of a group of girls. If Owen could have he would have joined in on all the hand holding and tire swinging.
Thanks buddy for loving your sister so well!
"Okay, lets all hold hands and go see the horses!"
These are two of the cuties mini ponies out here at the ministry of Hope Reins. What a wonderfully neat organization. We are blessed we got to celebrate out there at the farm.
We made sponge flowers to throw for our water games!
Hi Mercy, thanks for coming! Love your colorful flower and love you!
Alexia, we were SUPER glad you came to celebrate! It's been great getting to know your family!
Yes, we did. It was a hoot!
Squirt gun fight, flower power and water balloon!
Mr. Hunter got in on the action too. Sorry Ms. Robin, I didn't get a photo of your great skills too. :) Thanks for being such a great sport and getting pretty wet.
Dished out more then he could handle....
Get him...get him....get him...
Back in the action!
filling more water balloons
keeping her stash large and in charage
Happy Birthday to you
Zoe, we are SOOOOO glad you are neighbors with us and could come. We loved it!!!
Rieka, Thanks for coming and sharing in the fun. Katie LOVES getting to play with you. It's been a treat-first your birthday and now hers!
We also ate turkey roll ups, watermelon, pretzels, pasta salad and juice boxes-all Katie's choice for yummy food!
So. much. fun.
Oh Mimi, we love that you came for the party and stayed for the past week! It. Was. Great.
Can't believe that our first born is now 5. But we wouldn't trade it for anything. Love you BIG girl! You did a great job helping us plan your 'water' party.
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