Sunday night we hosted some of your friends at our house for a pirate themed pool party in honor of your 3rd birthday.
I tried to incorporate pirate things here and there and it all turned out nicely.
The food was basic and simple but only the "treasure map" was photographed. (Also on the menu were "cannon balls," "pirate's booty," "Polly's crackers," and "fish & chips.")
We tried a new-to-us bakery for your cake and it was as adorable as it was delicious! The bottom tier was tuxedo (chocolate and vanilla layered with oreo filling) and the top tier was lemon.
Guests started arriving right at 4:00 and all of the kids jumped in the pool right away. It was such a fun scene in the backyard!
We took a break from swimming around 5:30 to chow down.
And then I asked for a group picture before we cut the cake.
As everyone sang "Happy Birthday", you covered your mouth as if you were surprised : )
And, even after everyone else finished their cake and jumped back in the pool, you were the last one at the table going to town on your cake!
All the kids took a few swings at the pinata after the swimming was done. Turns out, it takes more than a plastic bat to break open those things! We ended up having each kid take a string. Everyone pulled at the same time and that finally released the treasures.
Last, but not least, we all went inside for gifts. Your friends got you so many neat things and then we said goodbye to our last guest a little after 7:00.
We took a few group shots to wrap things up.
Your brother suggested that he take the last picture of the day and we were all cracking up as he had the lens pointed in crazy directions. Yet, this was his final product. Such a great ending to a great day!
It's been a blessing having you in our lives for the past 3 years and I pray that you are blessed with at least 33 more!
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