The party was a huge success. So much so, in fact, that I had a teacher email me and ask me why I didn't invite him. Apparently, according to the kids that attended, it was fun, and it was the topic of the day on Monday. Chickie was happy about it, and that is all that matters to me.

[sidenote] It doesn't hurt me at all to hear that. I'm just saying. The funny thing is, it was fairly simple, and didn't cost us alot of money. You can always find a plus side to economical. I do the website for the owners of the "bouncey stuff" so I get them for free.[/sidenote]

We had a Waterslide, a Slip 'n Slide (back in the day, a Slip 'n Slide was just a long piece of tarp that you squirted water on, or sometimes added soap so that you would go faster - NOT. ANY. MORE.) We also had a snow cone machine, which was a big hit, as well as a hellium tank (thrown in). We had about 50 balloons, some outside, but most inside. And I'm still picking up all of the little pieces of balloon all over the house.

We had 14 children for the party, and seven of them spent the night. Yeah..me too. Believe it or not, it all worked out well, the kids were well behaved, AND, my house wasn't too trashed after all was said and done. Of course, I didn't have much food left after it was over, but that is expected.

Here are some pictures of the actual party (not slumber party, because, you know, the kids were in their PJs and they totally threatened my life if I even so much as THOUGHT of taking a picture (because MOM, get real, you know that you will so put the pictures up on your blog and that wouldn't even be funny). Serious. And some of them were taller than me so I figured it would be in my best interest if I behaved. That means I can't show you how I totally rocked at the new Twister Dance Chickie got as one of her presents at the family party. You'll just have to take my word for it. I'll tell you more about it after I stop laughing.

First off, here are some pictures of the waterslide.

Next we have the Slip 'N Slide. We didn't get too many good shots of this one. It was harder to capture on camera. The kids really had a blast with this one. I'm almost sorry I didn't try it.

And what party would be complete without a snowcone machine? Dad was the snowcone chef. I still think he would have looked better with a funny hat. I couldn't get very close for the picture because all the kids were mobbing him.

Here are some shots of her opening gifts. I guess at this age, money is a HUGE deal. She sure did get alot of that and didn't seem to mind in the slightest. I think it would have been different if it were from her family, but since it was from her friends, she was pretty excited.

No birthday party is complete without the cake. By now, I'm sure you can guess the theme.

This next picture is fairly blurred. Can you guess what is happening. Let me preface this by saying I nearly said no. But she was so happy, and having a good time, I thought I would give it a shot. Turns out, it was a good thing. Ok, here is the clue. What is your guess? Make your decision before you go to the extended entry.

And here, is the answer. I honestly don't ever remember her laughing so hard. The funny thing was? There was only one piece of cake left after they all finished demolishing it.