Paige had 7 friends over for her birthday. Three school friends and 4 non-school friends. I was a bit nervous as to what to expect as the school friends were being dropped off. All in all it was fine. We had a magician scheduled for a 45 minute show, a pizza and cupcake lunch, and present time. That mainly covered the 2 hour long party. The kids did go a bit crazy in downtimes (waiting for everyone to finish food, etc), but there were really a lot of kids! We had colouring sheets to work on as well. I realized what I remembered from my childhood--there is always one child who is difficult/pouting/crying at a birthday party. I also realized that present opening time is utter chaos with 5 year olds. They all want to physically help open the present, and if you try to move the birthday girl away with the gift, they all just get up and follow.
Paige loved her songs about rainbows at school so I decided to do a rainbow theme.
The friends (minus Clara and Ellery). Rebekah, Katie, Keianna, Amy, and Belle.
The magic show was hilarious. The kids really appreciated the humour that he threw into the show.
Paige preparing to take a bow at the beginning of the show (p.s. notice the lootbags in full view on the left side?--don't do this ever!!)
He wanted them to sit on the carpet, so they all sat in a line right at the edge.
Paige spinning plates
We have photos of all the kids as bunnies.
Paige made the bunny appear and then she was a bit scared.
Great photo op!
I really appreciated that the magician asked the kids to wash their hands before lunch! (They all petted the bunny--I wouldn't have even thought to do that).
Present mayhem.
I'm so happy that Paige had a great time, regardless of how crazy it felt at times. I would definitely recommend the magician--"Mr. Oh!"
She still claims she will want to go to Great Wolf Lodge with just her family for her 6th birthday. That would be a lot easier I think!
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