Ashlyn wanted a Backyardigans party this year and that is what she got...barely. I went to the party store about a week before her birthday and was lucky to find all Backyardigan supplies on clearance. Everything was a steal! When I went back the day before her birthday to get a few more things, it was all gone. Luckily we already had what we needed. Talk about good timing.
For dinner we had spaghetti with meatballs, sourdough bread, ceasar salad, a cheese and olive tray, and juice boxes for the kids. After filling our bellies, the kids played pin the bow tie on Pablo and then went on a treasure hunt to find their treasures.
The treasure hunt ended in an obstacle course - past the goobly goo, down the super slide, across the river, and through the ring of fire. Once they passed the test, they earned their reward.
Then Ashlyn got spoiled with presents. She got lots of new spring-time clothes, fun toys, books, movies, and hand-made gifts. Thanks to everyone!
After presents came the cupcakes and spumoni ice cream from The Spaghetti Factory. YUM!
It was a very easy party. I have never spent so little time planning and preparing for a party. With all that is going on right now with our new home, I just didn't have much time. But, the kids had fun, the food was good, and Ashlyn felt special. So I guess it was a success :o)
8 comments:
How sweet. What a darling girl you have. Looks like a very successful birthday party!
It looks like so much fun as always! Do kids even like Spumoni ice cream? Lol (I love it!) I can't believe she is 4, that is just crazy. Miss you guys!
Yes Stacey, kids love Spumoni. At least Ashlyn does. The last time we went to The Spaghetti Factory, Ashlyn gobbled hers up, that is why we got it for her party :o) Hey, maybe that is the kind of icecream I should use for the next dog food test!
What a cutie! Happy Birthday Ashlyn!
Looks like it was a fun party...though I was hoping to read about another Dog Food Test :) I do hope you will be posting about that when it happens.
You are once again..AMAZING! Your new house looks like a lot of work, but you and Brian are so creative and talented, and have such great vision...its going to be wonderful! Happy birthday to Ashlyn! I ♥ 4 year olds :)
'Twas a great party, as usual! Dinner was delicious and dessert was pretty fantastic too. I love Ashlyn and feel pretty lucky to get to be her aunt!
It's amazing just how awesome you are! You can still pull off an amazing party without any work! She's such a darling girl - Happy (late) birthday to her!
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