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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

I Can Make the Bad Guys Good for the Weekend


Quinn wanted a villains themed birthday party this year.  I loved the idea, but quickly found this wasn't a birthday party theme that was often picked by five year old girls.  So, I spent a lot of hours on Pinterest and Etsy and pieced together a pretty awesome villains party for Quinn.  I ended up finding lots of fun games and ideas, as well as, a cute skirt and hair bows for Quinn.





The only downside was the weather.  We invited 16 kids counting Quinn (11 came), and planned most of the activities to take place in our yard, but a rainy, rainy day forced us inside. 





The guests had to walk the plank when they arrived, and we played Captain Hook ring toss while we waiting for everyone to arrive.  Dalan made both the plank and the ring toss and did an incredible job.  They looked awesome and were a big hit.




Next we got snacks, Captain Hook stole all the forks. so the kids has to stab their food with mini-cocktail swords.  We also had "poisoned" apple juice, and Ursula cookies. 





Then it was time for more games.  We played Bad Guy Bowling with more poisoned apples, and toilet paper rolls with all the villains on them.  The kids each got a goodie bag to collect their fun prizes (the apples for this game) as we went.  Next we played Megamort's Shrink Rays and squirted more of the toilet paper rolls with water guns (which they kept), then was Maleficent's Dragon Pinata. And in the style of Ralunzel, we wacked the piƱata with a frying pan. We then had a Mirror, Mirror...on the Wall Scavenger Hunt. 












It was then time for the Cruella's Cupcakes and to open presents.  Her friends were way too generous, and Quinn got lots of fun new toys and activities. 





Finally, it was time for the special guest to arrive.  The Mistress of Evil herself- MALEFICENT!  The dark fairy came and read a story to the kids.  She was incredible.  The kids were captivated by her the entire time.  They loved her story, and the fun activities.  She was just the right amount of wickedness without being scary.  It was incredible!















Whew!  Another birthday party in the books!  We had a blast!  

Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Playground

If you have been around Quinn lately, you have heard her beg to go to the playground repeatedly (or to watch Monsters) (or the wedding special- to go to the swimmin' pool). 

We go like 4-7 times a week. She loves it. It keeps her busy and happy. It teaches her gross motor skills as well as problem solving. So, most of the time we are happy to take her. Although the begging gets tiresome. 

She loves the slides, climbing, and getting under "animals" on the swings. Under dogs are ok, but under chickens are the best.