8.19.2011

Minding the unruly: 8 year old party



I was excited to throw my little-now-big 8 year-old a party this year, since last year we had to forego (it turns out you don't get a birthday party in our family if you cut all of your little sister's hair off). It was so fun and I was so, so proud of her for having a scissor-free year.

(a blind-folded birthday girl)
Elements of a successful party in our household include a very very loose theme (in this case, color), lots of balloons, games (bobbing for donuts - hands tied behind backs; button button who has the button; smashing dyed eggs filled with glitter; freeze dance); and candy. What kid doesn't love candy?



(my daughter is a cheater! look at those hands.)


a toast to the birthday girl! thanks for being such a delight, little one.
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9 comments:

  1. chrisAugust 19, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    What a lovely party. I love that it was a casual, happy affair. Happy #8 sweet girl. What a momentous birthday!

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  2. melissaAugust 20, 2011 at 3:06 AM

    You are the master party planner Lynne. What are the glitter eggs? I've never seen that before.

    I wish we could have been at your party and the baptism.

    xoxo

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  3. UnknownAugust 21, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Lily got baptised?? Oh I am So very sad we missed it. There are going to be so many important events we will miss:( Please give her a big giant hug from us and tell her how much we love her!
    Jen

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  4. alexandraAugust 22, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Your kids are so lucky! Also, I need more info on the how-tos of this thing. Glitter eggs and all. Andrew and Will have birthdays coming up and I need some help.

    Also, Lily is beautiful. She looks like an enviously tanned Lynne.

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  5. AnonymousAugust 24, 2011 at 7:07 AM

    Nice photos! Happy 8 to the lovely young lady!

    Quelle superbe fête !

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  6. Lasso the MoonAugust 24, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    What a blast! And how cute is that blindfold picture!!
    Anna

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  7. joanna w.August 27, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    hello-
    i was wondering where the accordian balls were from?
    thanks!

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  8. UnknownAugust 30, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    hi joanna, i ordered them on amazon - they are made by martha stewart crafts. i think the set of 5 was $14 (and they are still hanging in our yard! i am getting my money's worth!)

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