Birthday

 

I can't believe I let another two weeks go by. 

 

Oh, wait.  YES, I can. :-)  Lots and lots and lots of social things have taken place inside these walls over here. 

 

And outside the walls, too.

We started Eliza's 10th Birthday with cupcakes going to school.

Plus, a stripey dress. 

 

 

 

Family party in the evening.....

 

.....with drawing books from Uncle Eric :-).....

 

....and ROLLER SKATES from the sporty dad living in our house. 

Next day: 

 

Let the sports begin. 

Sporty Girl in her pink skates. :-)

The next week:

getting ready by coloring on the paper tablecloth

 

 

A birthday party with ten friends.  SCIENCE theme.  Very fun, very organized, very well thought out by the party planner. 

Touch, smell, taste boxes.  A giddy thrill of  wool & gummies, vanilla & limes, apples & chocolate.  

 

Giant bubbles.  Always a hit :-). 

 

Backyard Scavenger Hunt.   I've been saving this idea for about a year now on my Pinterest page. 

 

Then.....a pH testing experiment.....

 

.......which went COMPLETELY off-road with rogue  mixing, overflowing, bubbling, hysterical discovery. 

 

Which is why I only have these few photos. 

The party planner completely underestimated the enthusiastic reaction which would occur when cabbage juice changes color by the addition of lemon juice.  Or, vinegar.  Or, dish soap.....baking soda.  Or, ALL of them. 

 

But, there was only one spill on the carpet -- and the party planner is chastened and humbled.  She is also quite relieved that none of her guests were fumigated by an exotic combination. 

;-)

ten birthday cakes -- one for each child, with a candle. 

Birthday fun.  Whew.