I am trying not to feel too much guilt about the fact that I threw a party together in two days for poor little Owen (complete with a last minute evite). I guess he doesn't really know the difference! Friends showed up (thank you SO much for coming last minute and saving mommy's butt), cake was eaten, presents were opened. It's all the same to him.
Our fanTABulous neighbors let us use their pool for the party. Owen had three friends from his 1st grade class there, plus the five neighborhood boys that I pretty much think of as my own children.
getting prepped for some serious swimming...
pimpin in the pool...
Martha (my neighbor) was bound and determined to make Hazel get comfortable with the floaties. She screamed and cried and clung to the ladder.
But once Summer got in the pool, she jumped right to her and, as you can see, the look of terror left her face and was quickly replaced by sheer joy. Man, she loves that girl.
And my poor little birthday boy got stung by a bee in the pool! It was SO sad. He was totally brave about it, though, and even pulled the stinger out himself. Impressive, huh? It's that "hole" on his pinky.
This picture makes me want to cry!
Despite the potentially fatal poison being injected into his body, Owen had such a great time. He got lots of fun presents- including fun pool toys and a GIANT Bakugan. I loved the genuinely thrilled look on his face after ripping open each gift.
Harry (a neighbor)'s response when I tried to get him to pose for a picture.
the group that gathers when it's time for gifts.
The whole crew (minus Brody)
blowing out the candle
licking the icing
Hazel said "This was the best party of my life!"
licking the icing
Hazel said "This was the best party of my life!"
6 comments:
Love all of it! It only would have been better if I had been there. For me anyway. i know Owen doesn't care. He's too big!! Oh my gosh. That picture of Hazel at the end is precious. Glad it was a hit.
Did you forget he was having a b-day? The only thing this leaves me wondering is...When are you going to have another kid??? :)
Happy Birthday Owen! Looks like they had a blast!
Rachel must be crazy.
I love those little munchkins. I can't believe Owen is 7....kinda makes me want to cry. I love him so much!!!
P.S. I didn't feel like signing out of my email, so that's why it says hairs to you.
Haze, glad you enjoyed the party. Cute pics. -claire
Like Meredith, I love seeing all of the kids' adventures, but I'm going to say it again, Lindsey, you are a terrific writer!!! I'm wracking my brain trying to think of a way you can go commercial with your blog and entertain a wider audience for $$$$.
xoxoxoauntoni
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