Sunday, October 25, 2009

The Party... In Pictures!

Ok so for all my complaining about not being able to throw a party, I'd say Moana's 1st turned out pretty darn well. Although that's only because my husband is so good at throwing parties. And because Tori and Greg have the best backyard ever and offered it up for our use. Yes, that's a giant treehouse.
Turns out, the slack-key guitar guys really were a hit!

Since Moana can't quite dance the hula (yet!), Jonie did it for her.

Moana did her own version of a dance though.

Kelley and sara enjoyed listening to the band. Sara really got into the dancing too at one point!

Sadie was all about the car. Obsessed, with the car. :)

But you didn't have to be a kid to enjoy this backyard. Check out Nalani relaxing in one of the tree swings...

The boys played soccer. Yep, this backyard had everything.
I know you're all waiting for the cake pictures... the good news is, there's video. The bad news is, our camera battery died so the video is on Jenny's camera... so you're going to have to wait until Jenny gets the video uploaded to You Tube. But I'll leave you with this. There was a meltdown.

And you can try to figure out what happened here...

14 comments:

N.D. said...

awwwww. great pics and awesome party! happy birthday Moana!

Big Daddy Diesel said...

HOW FUN!!!!

Jennifer Harrison said...

I LOVE birthday parties and this looks like a good one! I love the band outside! It is so fun to see a Hawaiian birthday party! Happy bday to Moana! Glad it was so much fun!

TriGirl Kate O said...

Looks like everyone had a great time. Happy Birthday Moana!

GetBackJoJo said...

That is one awesome back yard! Looks fun!
Did you take the cake away?
Bad Mom...:)

RunningMama said...

Awesome! Can't wait to see the video!

Regina said...

How could one not have fun in a backyard like and hosts like you? Hope Moana had a fun time!! Bring on the cake video.

Sara Cox Landolt said...

That treehouse is amazing!!! Happy birthday to your little one.

GoBigGreen said...

Ha! Did she not get a rose of frosting on her cake? My sister once THREW a rose at me point blank bc I was bugging her for it. We were very competitive for our frosting as kids...We still are..! Looks fun!

X-Country2 said...

What a fantastic party! Want to plan my birthday bash? :o)

Beth said...

She is like the cutest kid ever!! :) Glad it was such a hit. And by the way, I want that back yard!! :)

Rebecca DeWire said...

Looks like a fantastic party! Glad to hear that it went well.

Clare said...

any pictures of the pig??? looks like a fun party!

Angela and David said...

You guys went all out! Impressive work. I can't wait to see this video.