Ava's Butterfly Party

We celebrated Ava's birthday with a family (many of which were missing!) party a couple of days after her birthday. She requested a butterfly-themed birthday this year. It's always fun to see what the kids want me to tackle each year. I had a lot of fun with this one. 

Ava and her guests (minus me, because I was in the kitchen) got the party started with a big splash. This might not have been appreciated by all of our guests, but the kids really enjoyed themselves. It was too hot to spend much time outside without water being involved. Once the water balloons were all thrown, the party headed inside to get a little dried off and enjoy some food. We opened presents and then moved onto Ava's favorite party, the cake! This girl loves her sweets. And we love her sweetness. We can't imagine our world without this little girl. What a special six years it has been. Can't wait to see how she accomplishes in the year ahead!

 

The party guests enjoyed some water balloons...though it is safe to say the kids enjoyed these the most!

By the time I made it outside, the balloons were mostly gone!

This photo is blurry, but it gives you a good idea of the craziness that was going on in the backyard!

You are going to hit your sister on her birthday?!

     

Everyone was trying to get daddy, so daddy had to fight back.

The water balloon crew

They got ambushed by the onlookers.

This girlie was having a blast!

opening presents

Cake time!