A few weeks before this date, I had gotten the idea to have a joint birthday with the Richards family for a couple of reasons. One of which, Tapanga and the Richards boys share the same birthday. Another reason is that we have the same friends, so why not have a joint birthday and help everyone out. The final reason was that with our schedule and the Richards schedule we wouldn't have been able to have a party any other time together. So, even though it was early we celebrated Levi and Landon's 5th birthday, Leila's 3rd birthday, and Tapanga's 2nd birthday together!
As for the location, why not have it at one of the daycares? The kids would have plenty to play on and with, I would also set up the slip and slide and water ring for the kids to play in also.
Tapanga, sporting her Birthday Girl shirt, is happy about her party day.
Tapanga drinking the water rather than playing in it.
Mrs. Joy made the kids some snow cones, which they really enjoyed!
Thomas, JT and Cindy (Lauras mom) spent time inside making balloon animals for the kids.
Which gave me the idea for the balloon makers to make enough swords for every kid to participate in a sword fight...congratulations to Bianca, the last remaining player!
Which gave me the idea for the balloon makers to make enough swords for every kid to participate in a sword fight...congratulations to Bianca, the last remaining player!
Afterwards, it is cake time. One benefit of a joint party sharing duties and thanks to Laura she made cupcake/cakes for the kids. Here is Tapangas Dora cake.
Here are all the kids with their special cakes.
We sang to each kid individually.
Mommy and her birthday girl!
Mommy and her birthday girl!
Yes, even I enjoyed some of the cake!
Pinata time! We ended up with two pinatas, the first one was a Transformer one, which the pull strings did not work!
So it was time to hit it!
CANDY!!!
Second pinata...thanks to Lauras mom.
Present time...
Pinata time! We ended up with two pinatas, the first one was a Transformer one, which the pull strings did not work!
So it was time to hit it!
CANDY!!!
Second pinata...thanks to Lauras mom.
Present time...
She looks so happy....
I love this face...such surprise!
I really enjoyed having the joint birthday for the kids, I think it worked out well. Thank you Laura for the cakes and sharing in the party with me! Happy Birthday to Levi, Landon, Leila and my baby girl Tapanga!
you're welcome! thank YOU for the idea, the location and all the work you did!
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