Family Party

After a very fun late-over and sleepover, we threw Hayley a family party the next day.  It was fun to get all the cousins together to play, and all the adults together to talk.  Or play as well, as that suited some of them.

Aunt Anke has the kids hooked on having a pinata at each of their birthdays.  The only problem was the one this year was so heavy, it was hard to hang it anywhere.  That didn't stop the kids though.  We just put it on the floor and let them beat on it.  Jackson was in heaven with that much paper to rip. 

Hayley got so many fun gifts.  Apparently, she is one very loved little girl.

(Please notice the very fake "blowing out the candles" picture.  I wasn't quick enough with the camera to catch the real thing.)

Aunt Whitney had to work, but she brought Hayley over a special gift the night before:

And really, what's a family party without my family reminding me that my seven-year-old is a more experienced crafter than myself? :)

It's all in good fun, and it was a really fun birthday.  Here's to another great year, with another great girl!