Madalyn’s Tangled Party- 7 years old!!

(from the movie)  Honey made these for me and can I just say I could NOT have pulled this party off in the least without her tremendous help the days before!!!  THANK YOU, Mom!

Making their slumber party tent

 

Friends since babyhood.

Painting Rapunzel

Only for some unknown reason Madalyn decided to rebel and paint Ariel.  Okay…

But it was a nice Ariel.

 

In the end I think she regretted it and had to use a piece of paper to paint Rapunzel.  I thought Aubrey’s Rapunzel turned out cute with the hair and dress details, too.

Evan painted Tommy from Rugrats… only got impatient about letting the layers dry and had a puddled mess for the mouth.  Jack painted a magnificent Piranha plant from Mario… I had no idea he’d come so far with his fine motor skills.  I think his is my favorite of the night!

  

We also made lanterns like in the movie.  I got these clear “paint cans” (they were called) at Joann’s and we put push-lights from Target in the bottom and yellow tissue paper… I wasn’t sure it would work but they turned out great- the girls loved them.  Madalyn said that was her favorite thing.

 

Dinner served by the pool while they swam… (sign from the movie, and junk food upon Madalyn’s request- easy enough for me!)

 

We had an incident where a strange girl rang the door bell and tried to sneak into the party.  All the girls shouted “Camille is here!”  Thinking it was the guest we were waiting on who had to come late.  Unfortunately, it was this pitiful girl who was a BIG laughing hit. 

 

Seven trick candles.

Took all four of them to get ‘em out.

 

Hand-made birthday cards by Aubrey and Shannon Bates.

Watching “Tangled.”

  

They then, by their own planning, rehearsed and put on their own production of the movie, directed by Camille.  We heard her shouting ACTION!  And CUT!  And feeding them lines.  Shaun recorded it.  Hilarious.

 

“Midnight snack.”  Which was actually more like 10:30

Followed by more sugar in the morning… donuts made by Evan.  And then 4 hours of swimming before calling it a wrap.  It was a good birthday for the birthday princess who is spunky and compassionate and reminds me of Disney’s Rapunzel.  Happy Birthday, my flower!  xo

Ready, Set, SUMMER!

 

So hi.  Lots to catch up on.  I better start editing and posting pictures faster than I take them. 

 

Man, I overwhelm myself.

  

As you can see, Charlotte’s growing like a weed.  She’s just finished weaning and is eating babyfood and Gerber finger foods.

  

Usually when I quit breastfeeding the baby inflates and I shrink.  I’m not sure if this rule applies after number five.  We shall see… but it’s weird to realize those precious newborn days are gone forever.  However… I’ve gone five rounds and am not so sorry to say goodbye.  On to other good stuff…

Like Summer Fun!  Saw this idea of making a checklist on what is my new addiction, Pinterest.  Not yet addicted?  Give me your email and I’ll invite you to join.  It’s free.  It’s addictive.  Be forewarned!  Anyway, I thought this would be a good way for the kids- particularly Jack- to know we will have a lot of fun even if we have some slow “down” days.

 

They all noticed it on the fridge when they woke up and were thrilled to read it (and not hesitant to add to it and remind me of things forgotten.)

The summer spirit is catching, freeing.  Even Charlie felt inspired and free.  (Or maybe that was because I finally cut the mats of hair off from behind his ears.)  Either way.