Since we will be in Texas when Emmett turns one, we celebrated a little early with an underwater themed party. I have been insanely busy with work and although I promised myself I would actually take a lunch each day to run errands for his party I failed and ended up going in early and staying late instead. So not a whole lot of planning went into the party...I figured A) he's a boy and won't care and B) he's one and has no clue. Luckily Tia made some awesome chalkboards and a banner for him! Clara and I made "jellyfish" (aka Chinese lanterns with streamer tentacles) the day of the party while Emmett took a nap (somehow I didn't get a picture of those). Clarita was a super helper and also put together all of the favors (pails with beach balls, bath toys, and lollipops) and even carried a bunch outside!
We had a nice laid back party. There was lots of swimming, and we had a slip 'n slide. I figure his birthdays will always revolve around water activities or indoor activities since it is so hot at the end of July! The slip 'n slide was a huge hit with the kids and it was hilarious to watch them. They all had different tactics.
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Reedcito on his knees |
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Teegee on her hands and knees |
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Ryland's army crawl |
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Kierito kicking a ball |
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Tristan on his butt |
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Filling up buckets |
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Bailey running through |
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Emmett taking a stroll |
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Bailey and Autumn |
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The grill masters |
We kept it simple and had chicken, hot dogs, salad, potato salad, fruit salad, and chips and goldfish for dinner. I got some delicious cupcakes from Bella Rose Bakery (seriously, they are to die for) and Clarita picked out a red velvet one for Emmett. Unfortunately Buggle was not in the best mood. I had to wake both him and Clarita up from their naps (Bayleaf refused to take a nap) and he was kind of fussy. He only wanted me to hold him and wouldn't even touch his cupcake or eat anything aside from goldfish. I think he may have been a little overheated. He was red and as soon as the soon went down and it started to cool off he perked up and started playing happily.
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Presents are good for climbing |
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And playing |
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The best family photo we could get |
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Fafa snuggles |
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