Birthday with friends

Yesterday, we had a party at church to celebrate Claire's birthday with her friends. I know it seems a little late, but this was the first available Saturday since before her birthday (the church play area was closed two weeks for Christmas). It was a carnival theme party, and it was SOOOOOO much fun! You've got to love a good theme! Here are a few pictures from our fun-filled day!

The invitation....

The birthday girl before everyone arrived!


The kids spent the first hour playing in the indoor play area. Claire had a ball (as you can see from the red face)!


Claire and her buddies right before going into the party room for snacks!


We had a "big top" cake and ice cream as well as pigs in a blanket, popcorn and cotton candy!

We did face painting and the kids all got balloon animals.

We also had a clown make an appearance, a part played by none other than Chris Goggin! Yes, he did it, and I still can't believe it! What a great daddy, huh? Claire loved it so much - it was priceless to see her face!

We had carnival themed treat boxes for the kids, which included a clown nose, animal cookies, carnival tattoos and cracker jacks.

And little sister Ava was there, hanging out in her carrier most of the time. By next year, she'll be mobile and right in the mix with everyone!