Well, after going back and forth a few times, Sage's decision was final for what she wanted her birthday party to be this year: another pool party. She said, "I just love to swim, and I think everyone would love to swim now because it's cold." How right she was. Last year we did it at the YMCA, but I'd heard of a gym that had a nice pool and how nice it was to have a party there. So we ended up going with that, and it was perfect. Everything was set up IN the gym, unlike the Y, where we had to go upstairs after 1 1/2 hrs. The kids had an absolute blast. Well, all of the kids except Jaggar had a blast. He wasn't feeling his best. All together we had 32 people in attendance, so I had JUST enough cake. When I was tying balloons around the chairs, Sage looked at me and said, "Thank you, Mommy." It was so sweet because if you've ever done a birthday party, then you know how much work they are. It's all worth it for my kids though. Happy 5th Birthday, Sage!
She wanted a Hello Kitty cake. It was really good too.
This was before anyone got there, and I had just tied balloons on all of the chairs. After this, Travis took the pictures because I was in the pool.
Travis's dad was one of the many people that tried to console Jaggar while he cried off and on for me. I thought about putting him in the pool, but it was pretty chilly when getting out, so I decided against it.
the birthday girl and her cake
blowing out the candles
isacah
Harrison jumping off of the diving board. I did this many times too, but Travis videoed instead of taking a picture. It felt SO good to swim for the first time in 2 years (for me).
Some of the kids flocking to my friend, Jill. All kids love Jill.
Renea and Jaggar
This was right after I discovered that Kylie LOVED going underwater. She'd have a surprised look, and then she'd squeal and clap her hands. So funny.
Mom
Harrison
The birthday girl having a blast. I let the kids swim for an hour, get out, sing and eat cake, and then swim for the rest of the time. We actually took the presents home and opened them with a few friends and family. SO much easier that way. That left more time for swimming and less time for losing things. It was an awesome party. Everyone had such a wonderful time...and I'm thrilled I don't have to do it again until next year.
She wanted a Hello Kitty cake. It was really good too.
This was before anyone got there, and I had just tied balloons on all of the chairs. After this, Travis took the pictures because I was in the pool.
Travis's dad was one of the many people that tried to console Jaggar while he cried off and on for me. I thought about putting him in the pool, but it was pretty chilly when getting out, so I decided against it.
the birthday girl and her cake
blowing out the candles
isacah
Harrison jumping off of the diving board. I did this many times too, but Travis videoed instead of taking a picture. It felt SO good to swim for the first time in 2 years (for me).
Some of the kids flocking to my friend, Jill. All kids love Jill.
Renea and Jaggar
This was right after I discovered that Kylie LOVED going underwater. She'd have a surprised look, and then she'd squeal and clap her hands. So funny.
Mom
Harrison
The birthday girl having a blast. I let the kids swim for an hour, get out, sing and eat cake, and then swim for the rest of the time. We actually took the presents home and opened them with a few friends and family. SO much easier that way. That left more time for swimming and less time for losing things. It was an awesome party. Everyone had such a wonderful time...and I'm thrilled I don't have to do it again until next year.
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