Another birthday (and party) in the books!! This year was a big one...Abby turned 5 meaning its off to kindergarten. I keep thinking Abby will want to do a fun little kid party with all her friends from daycare and school but when I tried to schedule her a chocolate making party in downtown Huntley she let me know that she had other plans.
In fact, she had very specific plans. She told me all she wanted for her birthday this year was "to have all her friends and family at our house for a pool party, and for Auntie to make her a cake with her WHOLE name on it....and to have a pinata".
So, basically she wanted to repeat every party we've ever done for her with a few minor tweaks...specifically cake related. Last year Erin went to a cake decorating class the morning of Abby's party so she decided to decorate the practice cake she made with an "A" for Abby's party. Well, I'm sorry to say it Erin, but I think you've started a 'thing" now. Get those cake making skills ready for a yearly birthday cake.
The theme this year was Ninja Turtles which was actually a strong contender for LAST years party but Dory won last year. I was pretty sure Trolls would win the theme for this year but those turtles have staying power. Ellyn got Abby her birthday cupcake (another tradition that Abby loves) and it was decorated with a cute ninja turtle to match the theme. I didn't get a good picture of it unfortunately, but you can sort of see it in the cake pictures above.
The kids loved the pinata and Kayden and Parker were the big hitters this year (we weren't surprised!). I think Parker was the one to actually crack it open, though a few of the kids got some good swings in to help.
Abby's favorite part of the entire party is the Birthday song. It's not even presents...though that's probably a pretty close second. She just loves looking around at everyone there while they sign and takes it all in. She's the sweetest little girl!
All in all, we had another successful party! Somehow we always luck out with great weather for these family parties. I'm sure I just jinx'd it for next year. Thanks to everyone who made the drive, we know Marengo isn't close for most of you...but Abby loves seeing everyone and we're so thankful for all the love you show our kiddos!
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