Sofia's Party

Sofia had a GREAT time at her party. We got up this morning and got ready to go. I picked up the cake and loaded up the stroller and headed into town. We got there a little early and had to wait for the play place to open but we waited inside at the coffee area of the restaurant while Jason went to his office and picked up more of the party supplies. My friend Joanna and her husband, Lukas showed up early with their daughter so that Lukas could help Jason get the supplies from his office and Joanna could watch the kids while I set up. It worked out great to have them there. It was nice not to have to worry about watching the girls while I was trying to set up and it was also very helpful to have Lukas there since he could translate for me. The woman who runs the play area doesn't speak English so it was nice to have Lukas there to translate. It would have worked out if he wasn't but it was easier and we appreciated his help. Anyway, we got everything set up and all of Sofia's friends started to show up. The location was perfect since the kids could all play in one room which made it easy to keep an eye on them. Sofia really liked her princess cake and when it was time to cut the cake all the kids had a request for which princess they wanted. Luckily, I cut the cake and my friend, Kirsty, just handed them out no questions asked. Once there was a piece of chocolate cake in front of them there were no complaints about not getting the requested princess. It was funny to watch present opening time. All the kids gathered around and "helped" open the presents. I was frantically trying to see who the presents were from so that we could write thank you notes. I think we managed to write down all the gifts and names. I feel like the party was a whirlwind and I didn't get to talk with anyone but I think everyone had a good time. Thankfully our friends, Phil and Shanna, gave Jason a ride home with all our stuff so we didn't have to worry about how we were going to get everything back home. We are home now and I have put everything away. (Well, not the toys b/c Sofia is playing with all of them right now.) I figured I would write this before I relaxed for the day. I'm exhausted and once I stop I'm not going to be doing anything for the remainder of the day! Thankyou to everyone for coming and making Sofia's party great!

Click here to see more photos from Sofia's big party and her quiet celebration at home.