Sunday, July 20, 2008

The 'Pirate' Party

I decided Andrew is still a little young for the traditional kiddy birthday party this year (yes, I'm aware, I'm a control freak). So we planned yet another fun family BBQ. I do love to plan a good party, but I wanted Andrew to help me out so we went on a shopping trip to Party City together. Of course he was immediately drawn to the cheesy character theme decor. But, like I said before, I'm a little controlling and maybe a bit obsessive, so together we decided on a pirate theme. Okay, I guided him to this decision. I thought that could work since we were having a swim party, and it's certainly better than Wall*E or Sponge Bob!! (Side note: why are children drawn to Sponge Bob? Andrew has never seen the show, but knows all about the...ugh!)
Anyhow, we got a volleyball net set up for the pool, and tossed in a few beach balls. We also rearranged a bit to provide as much shade as possible (not that it helped much it was another scorcher.) Everyone that couldn't or didn't want to swim stayed cool in the a/c playing Mario Kart on the Wii. It turned out to be a great party, with delicious food, thanks to my husband the grill master, and Fry’s grocery store for some fresh produce! Yum! I also spent plenty of time last week making homemade ice cream, like frozen custard...the real stuff! It was a huge hit, very tasty stuff and not very good for you at all! Andrew loves ice cream, so we just stuck candles right into the frozen treat...no cake required for this birthday party. That's enough to read, now look at the pictures...


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4 comments:

Teri said...

What a fun party! I liked looking at the past pics of Andrew...what a cute boy he is. He definitely was a cute newborn.

Anonymous said...

Wow, you really know how to through a party! I am so impressed! Thanks again for letting us use your pool to cool off! Remember, your house in the summer, mine in the winter! See you ar Bunko on Thursday!!

Teri said...

Ok, I thought this would be a safe place to tell you my predictions because you can just erase it after you read it. **Warning: if you haven't seen Hancock, don't read this comment!** There, now we are safe.hehe
The fist time I saw the wifey I leaned over to Justin and said, "She has powers too and they used to be together." Justin said "No she just thinks he's hot." me "No, they definitely have a major history together and he just doesn't remember." This was all said before they ate dinner at their house. I didn't know about the becoming mortal when they are together part, but I was definitely proud of myself when she (literally) threw him out of the house. :)

Matthew Palmer said...

Kristin,
I think it is time for a new post.