A few pictures

 

 I took a few pictures of the kids just before the party yesterday.  I made this frame to go around the pirate cut out, it made for a great frame for the kiddos.

A funny thing yesterday, when the girls woke up for school Russ could hear Jenna whispering to Jaida, "you don't have to make your bed, Mom will do it because it's your birthday.  She did it for me on my birthday."  I got a good laugh when Russ told me.  When we were getting ready for the party I asked the kids to pick up their toys, Jenna told me that Jaida didn't have to do any of it because it was her birthday.  What a sweet little sis looking out for her big sis on her birthday! 

Happy Birthday Jaida!

 Ahoy, me hearties!  We celebrated Jaida's 9th birthday yesterday with some friends.

 I'm not sure how Jaida came up with the pirate theme, but we went with it.  

The thank you bags.

 A shot of the birthday crew after their balloon fight.

 Russ came up with some clues to the treasure, I placed them appropriately around the house.  This was my favorite part of the party, watching them run all over the house trying to figure it out was hilarious.

 The dessert table.  I decided to make it easy on myself and do mini cupcakes with icing in the fondue pot, they could add whatever sprinkles they wanted. 

 

 

 The girls saying "happy birthday Jaida", then clinking their drinks...so funny!

What's a Jaida party without dancing?  

We borrowed this game from our friends (thank you, L!), and it was a hit!   

 Present time.

 The easiest cake I've ever made!  I loved it, and so did the girls...I think it may be a new favorite!

 Dig in!

We all had a great time, so grateful for my little girl!  Love you Jaida girl!