Parties Galore

The month of June was full of gatherings and parties.  Some of the time was spent with family and other times were spent with friends.  What was most noteworthy was that Samantha was invited to TWO different birthday parties for two different friends that month.  She was so excited to receive invitations in the mail (the first of many to come throughout her school years, I am sure).  And she was even more excited to be able to choose birthday gifts for her friends -- although, the first time resulted in a small breakdown upon realizing that her birthday is months away and she would have to wait for her own gifts.

The first birthday party was for her friend, Aleah.  Samantha and Aleah were in preschool together, and Aleah's mom and I were the "room moms" for the classroom this last year.  Steve took Samantha to the party and I stayed home with Sophia and Jack.  It was right during nap time and Jack was only a couple of weeks old. 

It was a pool party!

There was a Cinderella piñata, and the kids took turns pulling the string until the candy came out.

Then, they enjoyed snacks with cake and ice cream on the deck.  What a nice way to spend a warm Sunday afternoon!

Most of the kids at the party:

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Later in the month, Samantha was invited to a birthday party for her friend, Hayden.  Not only was Hayden in Samantha's preschool class this last year, she was also in her dance class.

The party was held at a Jumpin' Jax facility where the kids could spend most of the party jumping on blown-up inflatables.  There was also pizza and cupcakes for the kids.

Needless to say, Sam had a great time!

 

 

 

The guests at the party:

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