Kyralyn got to celebrate her 5th birthday with many of her friends: Katelyn, Addie, Kaleigh, Maloree, Colby, Mikeala, Kiaya, Hannah, Heidi, Samuel, Spencer, Gavin & baby Tate (not pictured: Alex, Harley, Andrew, Ryan, David & Lillie).
In our family, 5 is the first year the kids get to have a friend birthday party. Kyralyn's is our only summer birthday & we were excited to have a water party (of course it worked out great that that was what she wanted too). Everyone came in their swimsuits with towels. We divided up into groups and played Squash the Sharks, Water Balloon Toss, London Bridges (with the hose), and a Fill the Bucket Relay. We also had a big game of Duck Duck Goose. Kyralyn's favorites were the games of Musical Towels & Squash the Sharks.
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| Musical Towels: Running to the music of Kyralyn's favorite children's rendition of the William Tell Overture |
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| Squashing the sharks with Katelyn & Andrew |
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| 7/4/11 |
After we played our water games the kids all gave their gifts to Kyralyn. She got some fun toys, clothes & makeup. Thank you friends for your gifts!
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| With a new baby from Maloree (now you have your own big baby!) You named her Flower (or Hana, in Japanese) |
After presents, all of the kids were ready for a treat. What's better than ice cream on a nice hot & cloudy July day? "I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!" Afterward there was lots of playtime to really get wet! The kids all got along well. There were a couple of tears when Harley got bumped during London Bridges but a quick hug from Paul and all was well. Tate got to be a part of the celebration for a little while. Kiaya didn't really want to get wet so she became the designated babysitter. I took the pictures & Paul fielded the games & presents. Kyralyn had a great time & loved that so many of her friends could celebrate her birthday together.
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| "Screaming" for ice cream 7/4/11 |
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