Hayden's 3rd Birthday Party

We had a really fun birthday party for Hayden this year. It was just a family party again this year, but with how fast Colins family is growing there was a pretty big crowd. The theme was Dora the Explorer so we had the kids go on a little adventure. We started off by saying it was time to put the candles, but before we could get them on Swiper the Fox (aka Dean) ran in and swiped the candles. I dont have a picture of this, but I will post a video. Hayden was pretty much terrified of Swiper and was literally shaking. It was kind of sad, but she recovered quickly and now that is one of the main things she talks about!! So after Swiper swiped the candles we handed out little backpacks and a map. There first stop was Crocodile lake (kiddie swimming pool) where they had to save the rubber duckies by throwing rings around them. The next part was crossing the bridge. The Grumpy Old Troll made and appearance and make them solve a riddle and then they had to cut through the net to get to the other side. Finally they got to Sleeping Bear cave where they had to wake up the sleeping bear who was sleeping on the a treasure box full of candy and the candles.
After that we did a pinata and opened presents and ate cake.
I made one of these pom poms and hated it so Colin did the rest. His turned out so much better than mine!!

Aneika, Hayden, Gavin, Jack, Kyle and Drew. All cousins!!We gave her this Belle dress and she got Beauty and the Beast from my parents so here she is watching Belle dressed as Belle...heaven!!!