It all worked out, in the end, but I felt VERY unprepared for Maggie's party today.
Been a pretty busy few weeks for me lately and I just haven't had time to sit down and plan out details for things. However, I have a very helpful and giving mother who, once again, made up for everything I wasn't able to do.
We had Maggie's party out at English Landing park this morning. It was absolutely beautiful outside, and we somehow sneaked the party in between periods of rain and severe weather. Good thing, too, cause I surely didn't have a back up plan...
Mom came in yesterday and we spent the evening working on the cake and cutting up food, while Brian went to the store to pick up some more stuff for the party.
It was a Hello Kitty theme, and Maggie had a blast.
The cake that somehow looked pretty good, there were some issues with the original idea, but it looked perfect to Maggie and that's all that matters!
some special Hello Kitty water (Brian put those labels on, what a good daddy!)
Decorating the shelter at the park
We got there an hour early to decorate, and Maggie was a bit confused because she kept asking me to take her to the party. She finally understood what was going on when her friends and family started arriving.
With her pinata that she picked out (the only thing she would pose for a picture with!)
Oh these two...love them so much!
Colin was a great big brother today, he really treated Maggie like a queen for her birthday party
Mags was pretty much attached on my hip all day today, but how can I get upset at such a sweet thing?!
Love this girl with all my heart!
Colin and Johnny had some fun playing in the park until all the guests arrived
Mags was hiding from her friends, what a stinker!
Two of her really close friends at school, Zoey and Jeanelle
Having fun playing at the park
Walking back to the shelter for some snacks
Maggie got some really thoughtful gifts and I know we will be busy playing with them for a while.
Love her cute little grin
Then it was pinata time, which was a lot of fun except there were a few tears...
Maggie got really embarrassed when everyone was clapping and cheering for her (she went first to hit it), so she started crying and refused to hit it again... but she had fun while it lasted.
Everyone got a few swings at the pinata and eventually the big boys busted it open. They loved it!
The candy, of course, was a big hit!
A finally just a few pics of Maggie with her cake
We headed home after the party to let Maggie have her rest. Tiff and Chad came over for a bit and we all got to spend some more time together with Memaw for Mother's Day.
Gordy just loves standing up, such a sweetie pie!
Oh, and I just HAD to hold him while he was sleeping, it's such a rough job!
Here's the Mother's Day gift Tiff and I gave Memaw.
Got the idea off of Pinterest, but it was pretty easy and Memaw just loved it!
Pictures of all her kids and grandkids
Beautiful ladies!
After church I snuck in one more picture with the kids (they only partly cooperated), but I'll take it!
What an exhausting, but fun day!
Now to rest up a little bit tomorrow - no plans but hanging out with the family, sounds good to me!
Happy Mother's Day to all of those special women in our lives, we love you!
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