Jocelyn birthday party
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Jocelyn's birthday was at the end of January, but this post is only a couple months past due because her party didn't happen until mid-March. It was party, take 4. (Take 1: snowed out. Take 2: almost all guests were too sick to attend due to nasty norovirus. Take 3: Robbie was in the ER with croup.) Or, as we more aptly named it mid-party, "the Eat-and-Beat Dora party." Because, well, we ate her.
And beat her.
We'll get to more pinata pictures later; first some party candids!
J's best bud, Carly, was sporting her party hat and eating from her party plate. Jocelyn LOVED all the Dora stuff (and I loved that I got it on sale AND with a coupon on top of that - woohoo!).
As usual, Leaina enjoyed the museum of toys (aka our house)...
and then rocked the hat in her own unique style.
I'm not sure if Robbie was more bothered by the Dora hat or by the too-short nature of his overalls. But ain't he cute?
Sutherland seems ready for the pinata in this picture, don't you think?
Lee explained theDora-beating pinata-hitting rules.
Don't they look sobored um, I mean, anxious to start orderly? Pay attention to the line in the background of the following pictures; the spectators will often be as entertaining as the child swinging at the pinata (or more so!).
Methinks Lizzie doesn't want to wait any longer!
I think Lizzie and her siblings have been groomed by their MWAC (mom with a camera) to smile for the camera no matter what activity is taking place. Look at her smile as she whacks the poor explorer!
CE doesn't have as much of a smile, but it's still there.
And HK smiles as well! Funny, ain't it?
Leiana thinks about it...
...considers it up close...
...and promptly expresses her interest (er, disinterest) in it.
But the birthday girl comes back for another attempt!
And, yes, she is wearing snow boots with her shorts.
Sutherland has nice form, don't you think?
See Lizzie swing. See her older siblings talk in the background.
See Lizzie hit the pinata. See her brother threaten her sister.
See her brother doing a wee bit more than merely threatening Dora.
I enjoy Derek's response as CE smacks Dora.
And HK is still cheesing...
...and keeps on smiling. (Though Dora's face is starting to be a bit concave.)
Leiana reconsiders...
...and walks away from the pole once again.
CE cheers for Jocelyn - how sweet!
Finally, in an effort to put Dora out of her misery, Lee swings Jocelyn and the pole.
See Dora's head. See Dora's body. We have a successful beheading. (And anyone else notice Lee's smile? Perhaps he's related to Heather too...)
What you don't see in any picture is this: Lee swings. Pole hits Dora and slows down as the impact breaks the pinata. Jocelyn's face smashes into the pole. Candy falls. Children collect candy. Jocelyn lives out, "It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to. You would cry too if it happened to you,"
But she got over it. And then announced with her friends that it's cupcake-eatin' time!
And, shortly after that, we noticed that a spade had shown up in the pizza box. Yummy.
And here's a shot just for Dana...
...who will forever be haunted by the headless Dora.
Oh, and did I mention that the cupcakes were rainbows?
Hmm, perhaps this picture is more palatable.
It was a wonderful birthday party, well worth the wait! I am so happy that God blessed me three years ago with the best job ever: being her mommy. I love her so much!
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And beat her.
We'll get to more pinata pictures later; first some party candids!
J's best bud, Carly, was sporting her party hat and eating from her party plate. Jocelyn LOVED all the Dora stuff (and I loved that I got it on sale AND with a coupon on top of that - woohoo!).
As usual, Leaina enjoyed the museum of toys (aka our house)...
and then rocked the hat in her own unique style.
I'm not sure if Robbie was more bothered by the Dora hat or by the too-short nature of his overalls. But ain't he cute?
Sutherland seems ready for the pinata in this picture, don't you think?
Lee explained the
Don't they look so
Methinks Lizzie doesn't want to wait any longer!
I think Lizzie and her siblings have been groomed by their MWAC (mom with a camera) to smile for the camera no matter what activity is taking place. Look at her smile as she whacks the poor explorer!
CE doesn't have as much of a smile, but it's still there.
And HK smiles as well! Funny, ain't it?
Leiana thinks about it...
...considers it up close...
...and promptly expresses her interest (er, disinterest) in it.
But the birthday girl comes back for another attempt!
And, yes, she is wearing snow boots with her shorts.
Sutherland has nice form, don't you think?
See Lizzie swing. See her older siblings talk in the background.
See Lizzie hit the pinata. See her brother threaten her sister.
See her brother doing a wee bit more than merely threatening Dora.
I enjoy Derek's response as CE smacks Dora.
And HK is still cheesing...
...and keeps on smiling. (Though Dora's face is starting to be a bit concave.)
Leiana reconsiders...
...and walks away from the pole once again.
CE cheers for Jocelyn - how sweet!
Finally, in an effort to put Dora out of her misery, Lee swings Jocelyn and the pole.
See Dora's head. See Dora's body. We have a successful beheading. (And anyone else notice Lee's smile? Perhaps he's related to Heather too...)
What you don't see in any picture is this: Lee swings. Pole hits Dora and slows down as the impact breaks the pinata. Jocelyn's face smashes into the pole. Candy falls. Children collect candy. Jocelyn lives out, "It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to. You would cry too if it happened to you,"
But she got over it. And then announced with her friends that it's cupcake-eatin' time!
And, shortly after that, we noticed that a spade had shown up in the pizza box. Yummy.
And here's a shot just for Dana...
...who will forever be haunted by the headless Dora.
Oh, and did I mention that the cupcakes were rainbows?
Hmm, perhaps this picture is more palatable.
It was a wonderful birthday party, well worth the wait! I am so happy that God blessed me three years ago with the best job ever: being her mommy. I love her so much!