Our Party Princess turns 5

Yesterday our Katie-boo turned the big FIVE.  We celebrated in true Trowbridge style, with a crazy amount of kids and adults invading our place.  Thank you God for turning the weather on this year, the pool and waterslide were well used, and my neighbour commented later how lovely it was listening to all the happy children play.  Our Kate got showered with a ridiculous number of presents, including the much desired and long awaited Unicorn Pillow Pet that she has carried everywhere she goes this weekend.  

Daddy did a great job behind the scenes, cooking the sausage rolls and cherrios and filming the important occasion to be watched over and over again for years to come, until mummy can't stand the sound of her voice telling kids not to jump into the small pool.  

Pass the Parcel was a grand success, once we reassured the girls over and over again that they would not miss out.  Things really got exciting though when we got down to the last rounds and mummy DIDN'T rig the game.  It's a tricky concept to learn when some get more then others.  Luke just had fun dancing to the music, sitting in the middle of a group of adoring fans.  Check out the headband he managed to sneak on while the owner swam...he really does love headbands!

 It was hot, and we had fans going OUTSIDE, but everyone seemed to have a good time, despite a few jealous tears from big sister when Kate got showered with presents!

 Kate adored her Strawberry Shortcake Cake - thank goodness for mummy, who gives all credit to Betty Crocker's Strawberry & Cream cake mix, with a smacking of fresh strawberries and whipped cream in the middle.  A few special flowers provided by the Cake Shop and a couple of dolls on top.  I am not that keen on spending hours and hours on a cake, and my girl loved it so whew.  Grandad had asked her a few days earlier to make sure he got a corner piece, and as soon as she had blown out the candles she yelled out to him "Grandad! Come and get your corner!".  He gave her a big kiss for remembering!

  

Another big party done and dusted.  The rule is that we have smaller parties once we pass 5, so I am looking forward to a couple of years grace before Luke turns 4 and has this many little friends to invite along to his!  

(Great) Nana with Kate, and three sets of adoring grandparents!