Arrrr Matey!

Ethan's pirate party finally came...and then went very quickly. It's amazing how much time and preparation goes into just 4 hours of fun. The festivities started with various water activities (sprinkler, water balloons, slip 'n slide, and baby pool) and then continued on with pizza and watermelon. After chowing down on food, the kids were sent on a picture scavenger hunt than eventually led to the treasure chest pinata. Then, we opened presents and had birthday cake. Normally, this would be the perfect time for a slide show but I opted to post each one separately since I am printing my blog to journal. Anyway, it was a total success. Thanks to all those who came to celebrate Ethan's birthday with us!


Anastasia and Alex...what a cute couple!



Ethan refused to go down the slip 'n slide head first until right before we put it away


Ethan with his best buds


This is Hayley's face in almost every picture she knows I'm going to take. This is the face she makes when she says "cheese". Cheese is an understatement!


Terri helping Hayley and Kelsey eat chocolate dipped strawberries under the table. She is the best!


The gang right before the treasure hunt. They all got mustaches drawn on their faces to help get into character.


Hayley's cute even with a mustache


This is the infamous pinata that actually broke in our trial run the night before because I filled it with too much candy. Jeff added a little duct tape and shoe laces and we were good to go. Thanks hun.


The candy frenzie once Brandon broke the pinata open. Let's just say it only took about 30 seconds to pick up about 10 lbs worth of candy. (If only I could get them to pick up their toys with such ambition!)


Showing off their treasure


Ethan opening his gifts...he's so intense!


The pirate cake...this cake was so yummy. It was an ice cream cake from DQ and Ethan and I used what creativity we had to turn it into a pirate.


What's a pirate party without a sword fight!