Last year, we decided to do one birthday party at my mom and dad's house for all eight of the kids. So, we celebrate Christmas in winter and birthdays in summer, and it's all good! My mom picks a theme, and really goes all out making it a great day and event. We have good food (of course!), and good company. The kids just run around, play together, and just generally have a good time. This year's theme was jungle... with all eight kids, it's certainly a jungle out there!
Here's the good food. Well, it's interesting food at least. A meat and cheese bouquet and platter.
I gave Abby my phone and made her take pictures all around. Here's the Hippo Hut. There were lots of crazy concoctions... crocodile punch or swamp water or lots of other kid and grown up drinks. Ava was one of the bartenders, and I think all the kids took a turn. Through tips they made $16! Not sure where that came from!
All the PRESENTS!!!
A photo backdrop, of course. Ava the monkey!
Tiger tails in these cute little cups. Otherwise known as Cheetos.
One of the many games was a scavenger hunt... boys vs girls!
Good company and conversation... and weather!
Fake moustache and tiara... one of the many gifts the kids won from the games.
Ummm, Max?
Plus 2!
Ava loved her Barbie bag... and all the Barbie gifts!
Cute Max.
EWWWWWWW!!! But very funny.
In the water wars, Kate and Ava get the "wettest" and the "sticks with it longest" awards. Both were funny. They just kept going back, squirting each other in the face, laughing, and refilling. They were so busy with this!
Night night! Avay got a seatbelt pal, and it clearly worked well on the way home.
Next year half of the kids will be in double digits. How crazy is that!?! The kids are already talking about what the theme should be... I don't think you can ever go wrong with Wild Ones!
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