Okay, so we realize that it's not actually Winnie's birthday until the 8th of September, but we had to jump the gun! Tish and the kids are going to Utah next week and we really wanted them to join the celebration. So we had Winnie's pre-birthday luau a week early!
I think the party was a success! We created our own kiddie water park in the back yard and nearly flooded the joint. We dug into a delicious volcano cake that actually erupted hot chocolate powder (thanks to dad's genius) and Winnie really enjoyed opening her presents this year. By the end, all the kids were crying because they didn't want to go home!
Sorry this video is sideways. I always forget that videos post only one direction. The older kids really had a blast on our make-shift water slide! Even the little guys gave it a try.
The kids spent most of their time at the cool oasis. Winnie is definitely not afraid of water. She already dunks under and holds her breath! I'm not sure where she learned how to do it. Maybe by watching the Olympics! June, on the other hand, hates even a drop of water in her face. She wears goggles in the tub!
This video is my favorite. I don't think any of these kids had ever seen a water balloon fight before. I'm not sure they got the idea. But it was a hoot to watch! Thanks to all the friends and cousins who came and made Winnie's birthday party so special! What a fun day!
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A birthday luau?! What a great idea for a birthday party for the kids, especially in the HOT summer. I'll have to use that for one of my girls' birthdays sometime. Looks like you guys had a blast! And that cake looked AMAZING!
What a great party! You made such a cool cake! Happy birthday Winnie! She is so cute! I love the pictures of her eating her cake! You can tell that she is really loving it!
Your family is so cute!!!!
Jill
That is the most AMAZING cake Ive ever seen!! GEEZE BETTY!! You are soo creative and GREAT JOB on the party! WAY FUN!! I want a luau!
You need to move back to Utah so you can be Caulder and Tukker's surrogate mom. They're never going to get a party this good if I'm in charge. Tell the girls Caulder said thanks for his birthday gift. And he loved the note on the blog and the card from June. (I can't believe how good she's doing on her letters - she's awesome!)
We had such a great time at the party. thanks for putting all that time and effort into it. Your cake really was amazing! And it tasted just a great as it looked. Your girls sure are lucky to have you as their mom and we sure are thrilled to have you in Oklahoma!
dang...now we have some competition. In fact I was just talking to darrin today about what we wanted to do for dewies 2 yr and the best we could come up with was chucky cheese or boondocks. Boy are we lame. And that is one of the sweetest cakes I have seen so if you can...make another just like it and ship it our way on Oct. 1st. Thanks Pal!
Thanks again for inviting us! Haley had a BLAST! That cake was amazing! You sure do know how to throw a great party! : )
I can't believe that your baby is 2. she still looks so little. You have the best birthday ideas.
I changed my mind...I don't want your cake recipe. I'm going to find one that's bigger and better then 'One Up Ya' on Dewies bday blog post. Just watch and wait sister!
Did you make that cake? It's amazing1 Your totally the cool mom, i can tell! I love birthday parties. Zucchini only grows out of control within the mormon bubbles, I think!
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