Every Memorial Day weekend, my family gathers to celebrate Aubrey's birthday. Aubrey is my great niece, and I love her like one of my own children. I spent a lot of time with Aubrey during her baby/toddler years, and she spent a lot of time at our house last year. She is so beautiful and incredibly sweet, and I just adore her. We all do!
It was a beautiful day for a Luau!
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Even Liam dressed the part!
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The slip and slide kept the kids cool and occupied.
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There was delicious food and an ice cream cake!
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Aubrey eagerly opened all her gifts and seemed happy with each one!
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After cake and presents, it was time to bring out the pinata!
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After all the pinata fun, the boys invented a fun new use for the pinata rope! Thankfully, no visits to the ER occurred.
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We talked and played the day away.
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It was a perfect day, and Dylan, Lexie, Lily, and Liam's smiles said it all!
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The sun went down, and the party came to an end. Dylan went home with my sister and her family for a sleepover, and Lexie gathered her stuff for a sleepover with Aubrey. We had a great day with some of the people we love the most!
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Happy 8th Birthday, Aubrey! We love you so much!!!
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What a great party! I love that you can do a luau for a summer birthday! We've done it for my girls before and it's so much fun. I love that your niece is so special to your family. I have a few nieces and nephews like that too. They are just a part of us. Hope you enjoy the rest of your long weekend!
ReplyDeleteThank you! She is an awesome kid and we're so thankful she lives nearby again!
DeleteLooks like such a fantastic party and I love the luau theme - all of your kiddos looked adorable and happy as always!
ReplyDeleteThank you! They had a great time!
DeleteWhat a fabulous party idea!! Looks like everyone had a blast!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! We had a lot of fun!
DeleteSlip and Slides are WAY too much fun! We've had a few of them and they are always a hit with the neighborhood kids. Adorable pictures of the kiddos! Love Lily's outfit!
ReplyDeleteThank you! We buy one every year, too. The kids love them!
DeleteHappy birthday, Aubrey! What a fun party! The pictures are gorgeous, Stef!
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Thanks, Steph! XOXO
DeleteSo much fun!!!!! I love the theme...that pic of all the boys w. Liam!!! Melt my heart
ReplyDeleteThank you! They adore him!
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