Party in the Park
It's my birthday!
The day started and ended with rain, but there was a whole lot of sunshine in the middle!
Webster's Fall's Mid-morning
Follow the Blue Ribbon
Pack and Pull
Arriving at the park early, with all our totes in tow and the birthday babe asleep in the car, gave us some time to reserve the gazebo and set-up for the festivities.
We did bring our trusty wagon, which Daddy made good use of!
...and almost ran over a lady exiting the Porta-Potty!
Sparring
When we had O's 'First time in Canada' party, we used the same park, but didn't take advantage of the great gazebo. The weather called for sun between 10 and 6, but we set up under the shelter anyways.
Carrying the Cat
Tree Hugger
Every year we do basically the same games.
Candy-Guess Jar
Pin-the-hat-on-the-Birthday Babe
This year we opted for a few new games too.
Most kids would pick and choose which games interested them, but every child was up for Clay Faces.
Pagan Clay Faces
I happened upon this activity while browsing the agenda for Enlands 2014 Just So Festival.
http://nurturestore.co.uk/clay-sculptures-at-the-just-so-festivalIt's completely simple using all-natural materials and 100% imagination. Daddy mentioned this is actually a Pagan ritual marking territory.
The total cost was $4 worth of clay.
O's Clay Baby
'Stinky Poo' by Max
Self Portrait by Ben
'Sugar Berry' by Sophia
'Optimus Prime' by David Jr.
Charlotte's Hands On
Instead of Bobbing for Donuts (hanging Donuts from the tree to see who can finish first), we subbed in dried apple rings.
Final Countdown
It was tricky to finish, so when kids walked away, O did the honours!
Time for Cake
Baby C had a prime front row seat for her song and cake.
...and her Big Sis blew out the candle.
Butterfly Face Paint
The lovely Miss A brought her talent and face paint!
We always opt for the 'Funny Foto Booth' and these pics always turn out to be the best of the bunch!
A simple backdrop and a few props.
Sibling Love!
Duke & Duchess of Cambridge
It was a sunny autumn afternoon of celebrations and only rained when we pulled into our house that evening!
Thanks to family and friends for a fantastic first birthday!
