Birthday pics - last

Then they escorted the girls to the cake room. Notice all the fancy table decorations that I didn't have to provide? I love this place.

Parker chose a rainbow cake from Costco. An odd choice since she doesn't LIKE cake. She probably would have like a chocolate one, but she was adamant that she did NOT want a chocolate cake. Whatever. Costco has DELICIOUS cakes. Inbetween the layers is cheesecake mousse!

And finally, we sing and she blows out her candles. Right before this picture was taken, the girl on the left leaned over and strongly admonished her sister, the girl in the purple, to NOT blow out Parker's candles. She managed to refrain.

Parker was very pleased with her party. This has been a big deal, turning 5. She's been counting the days for months now, and she's thrilled to finally be 5. I don't remember all the fuss about the number last year at 4, but I do at 3. I guess it's an every-other year thing. Good thing, because next year's party is going to be considerably more low key. I hope.

Birthday party part 3

Next activity was a 'fashion show' where they walked on the runway, and then did a pose at the end. Notice all the Hannah details in the background. They re-decorate for each type of party. (better them than me)

Next the girls taught them the dance that is in the Hannah Montana movie. A movie that Parker hasn't seen yet. Whoops. She caught on to the dance just fine though. They all did.

And then they wrapped up the games with a little karaoke. Sort of tricky since most of them can't read. Luckily they all know every word to every song.

Next up.....cake.

Birthday part 2

For phase..what...3? we had a party with all her friends at a party place. They offer many different themes, and she chose Hannah Montana. When everyone arrived, the girls were escorted to the dressup stash and chose a costume.

Blue glitter top and gold jacket. Oh yeah.

The best part....they have high school girls that act as hostesses, and they lead them through several games. This one was sort of like Musical Chairs and Follow the Leader. All set to Hannah Montana music of course.

Group picture. She had 11 friends attend...I think 100% of who we invited. Oddly enough, she doesn't really remember who was there. She keeps asking "was X at my birthday?". Good thing I took lots of pictures.

More pics tomorrow.....