April 2007 - Post 4 - Birthday Party on Saturday, April 28th

On Saturday, April 28th, we threw a "knights and princess" birthday party for Ethan and Kaylin. Ethan invited his preschool class and Kaylin invited 3 of her friends (conveniently daughters of 2 of my friends. In total there were 12 kids ages 3-5 :) Fortunately my Mom was out for a visit and I have a very helpful husband - as well as very helpful friends.

Anyway, we rented a castle jump house, played foam-sword joust, and pin the crown on the princess. Of course, the afternoon was topped off with cake and opening presents. The kids had a blast and we did too - well, at least speaking for myself. I think Dan and Grandma got most of clean up duty while I jumped with the kids. Below are a few pics of our family testing the jumphouse prior to the party.

Kaylin and her party guests..... or, as she exclaimed as they were arriving: "My guestES are here! My guestES are here!"

Ethan and his friends. It was a nice turn out with 7 of his 11 classmates attending.

Krystin woke up from her nap towards the end of the party. Even though she is not shy, having an extra 15 people in your backyard is a bit intimidating after a nap - fortunately Dad was a secure perch until fully waking up :)

More jumping after the guests left

I finally convinced Grandma to take a bounce :)

Kaylin kept taking Grandma "around and around"...

God blessed us with GREAT weather - low 80's. But with all that jumping we got pretty thirsty! Ethan loved the water jug operation.

Look at those red cheeks!

Of course - with water and toddlers there are bound to be spills - both accidental and otherwise :) Thanks to Mom (Penni) for these great feet shots! (first 2 Kaylin - last 2 Krystin)