Lydia's Ariel Birthday Party at Chasing Tales

Lydia was excited for her party. She helped set up the room yesterday and we hung our homemade jellyfish from the ceiling, and she even helped decorate the cake.

Lydia pulling Abigail around just before our guests arrived. When they did, she wanted to introduce everyone to everyone.

Abigail and Violet

Addison, Matthew H. and Lydia

 Lydia showing her friends the cake. She's a natural little leader. 

 Some two-on-two games went on with the grown ups. Lots of room to play!

From 11-11:30, the hosts organized games, starting with the parachute.

Playing popcorn!

 The kids went under the pillow parachute.

 What a cutie, Matthew is!

 Playing prince/princesses and dragons. The kids loved being the dragons and catching the grown ups.

Reaching high for the Under the Sea bubbles.
The kids were encouraged to catch them on their nose, belly, and toes.

They were the Bubble Ooodles from Gymboree, and might be the best bubbles.

 Pizza
The boys didn't fuss at all about the princess straws, princess place mats or everything pink. I did have regular party hats instead of mini tiaras, and distinctively boyish goodies bags for the two boys.

 Gifts
Addison is so sweet. She said a few times, "this is the best party ever!" And she was thrilled that Lydia gave her Skittles instead of M&Ms because she's allergic to peanuts.

Matthew H., Addison, Heather, Isabelle, Ethan, Aaliyah, Abigail, Ariel

 Cake
It was awkwardly brought to her because she wanted to sit the cute little birthday chair.

 More free play

Our party room time was 10:30 to 12:30, but we could clear the room and play as long as we wanted. The last of us played till 3. I think everyone had a fun time. The party wasn't at our house, but I'm still tired!