Alexa's 6th Birthday

For Alexa's 6th birthday we had a big party (as usual).  There were kids galore, from her school, the Fil-Am, and family friends.  We had it a little late this year but it was nice, the weather cooperated and I think everyone had a great time.  Julius made his famous burgers, mom made potato salad, and ofcourse there was cake!  Alexa wanted Minnie Mouse this year, so although I couldn't find a mouse cake, Alexa picked out this polka dot one that I thought was close enough!

Julius wanted the kids to play some games, although I was not for it because I didn't want to have to set everything up or think any more than necessary (as the party is alot of work without any additional tasks!)  But Julius, the ever creative guy that he is, re-made the 'planting rice' game from the July 4 picnic that we went to.  It's a relay race where the first person "plants" the rice, we planted skewers into water bottles, then runs around the person at the end and "harvests" the rise, by picking up the skewers, then they pass the skewers onto the next person.  The kids had an awesome time playing, and everyone was laughing at Adrianne because she was so fast and competitive, she really wanted to win (although there was no prize).  In fact, she ended up crying on the last game because she accidentally knocked one bottle over and she thought she lost...

And you can't have a party without a pinata!  This cupcake shaped one was a good time for the kiddos, they each pulled a string and Alexa was able to pull the opener (on her second time around).  There was candies, and goodies and all the kids got to scoop up a bag full.  I'm glad it was a hit because I always try to find activities that are a.) gender neutral and b.) not likely to ensue a fight/argument/crying.

These are two of Alexa's friends from Kindergarten, she requested that they both join her for her party and I was able to look them up online and find their addresses (yay for online white pages!)  Don't they look so cute all together, I'm so proud of Alexa for making such awesome friends!

And ofcourse we cannot go without this cute photo of Adrianne, asking "Pleeeeeease, can I ate this candy?!"  She is such a little candy monster.  :)

And here is one last shot of the birthday girl opening her cards, this is the first year that she was able to read her own cards, I'm so happy she loves reading!