Anna's Mermaid Extravaganza

While in Oregon we had a 3rd birthday party for Anna.  Anna's birthday isn't until August, but she REALLY wanted a big birthday party so I thought it would be fun to have a family one while we were in Oregon.  In retrospect maybe it wasn't the greatest idea 'cause I spent a lot of time stressed about the party when I should have been sitting around like a slug relaxing.  I guess I wouldn't have been sitting around too much anyway what with the three kids and all the excitement, but still.  Anyway, the party is done and we had fun.  It was even sunny and warm that day for our party.  Amazing and yea!

Here's Anna's mermaid cake

Scott designed the number 3 out of gummy sea creatures!

And her cupcakes with fish shaped ring pops on top

There was a lot of outdoor fun.  Scott grilled hot dogs and hamburgers for us (thanks Scott).  And we played a few games.  We played "Don't get stung by the jellyfish" (hot potato) and did a quick search for sea creatures around the driveway.  We also did a treasure hunt to find a treasure chest, which was really a pinata.  And of course the opening of the pinata.  Special thanks to Jaron who finally got it open for us.  I had a few other games that we never got to 'cause I was in and out with Grant so much! 

Here's Jaron with some of the sea creatures.  I think they are eating each other.

Here is Anna blowing out her candles!  She did a good job with that!

And here she is opening some presents.  I think she had a chocolate cake mustache.

My sister and brother (and families) were able to come from Washington, Ruth from Vancouver and Will from Cheney (farther away!).  From L to R, Will with Whitney (almost 17 months), Ruth with Magnus (almost 3 months) and me with Grant (almost 4 months).  It was so fun to hang out with them and see their cute kids!

Here is Whitney again!  She liked going in the water.  I think she was sad when it was time to be done.

Grant pooped out at the party.

And so did a few others...

Magnus...

And, ok, a lot of people.  Best party ever.

Matthew actually felt pretty sick that day. :(

But I think Anna had fun!

She keeps telling people she is three now, even though her real birthday isn't for a few more weeks.  The shirt may gave contributed to that confusion.  Thanks everyone for helping and coming and making it fun!!
See more party pictures from my sister's blog HERE.