The Ariel (Little Mermaid) Party

Jordan had her long-awaited 4th birthday party tonight. The suspense was almost unbearable as she saw her Ariel cake with pink roses and balloon bouquet. Her friends Paige, Tate, David and Johnny came over for dinner. Their little siblings came along, so there were a total of 8 kids, not counting Spencer. "Sister" gamely oversaw the kids table which was very loud, even before chocolate cake was served. I felt like Dad, yelling hoarsely over the commotion, "Could we keep it down a little?" The kids watched "The Emperor's New Groove" while the adults finished up dinner. The group from bottom around clockwise is Paige, Jordan, Johnny, Tate, and David. We had a treasure hunt in our unfinished basement, which was a big hit with the kids. Jordan got a new outfit (pink, of course) and a magnetic "paper" doll set. She could hardly sleep after everyone left.

Here she is blowing out her candles, with little brother standing behind.

We sure missed our family though. Can't wait to see you all at Thanksgiving and/or Christmas.