These invitations had many piratey words like "buried treasure, loot, ye, plunderin, sea dogs, and captain creed." (The kids wanted very badly to assist with the part where Berni burnt the edges).
Amazing! Thats what comes to mind when I look at the cake scene that Berni made.
She spent many hours on this beautiful masterpiece...and then I chopped it up with a knife...
Here's ole "mad maky", strikin' fear into the heart of many a brave folk...well, maybe if her sword were turned the right way...shiver me timbers.
Aye, whats a pirate party without "pin the patch on the pirate"?...
and a hunt for buried treasure...
Creeds presents along with other pirate bootie (chocolate coins, candy necklaces and ring pops) made for some jolly pirates mates...
Heres captain Creed, the ole sea dog himself, makin a secret birthday wish...Arrr matey...may ye delite in a wish come true. Many thanks to the fair maiden "Beautimus Berni" for a very satisfyin' and plentiful party!Okay, back to a normal voice now...
This is what happens when bored children use their imagination...well, our children anyway: The recycle bin replaces the dress up bin. (As for our parenting, Warning: to avoid danger and suffocation...hey we warned em.)
The kids have been surviving the recent heat wave by spending many an hour at the public pool...Don't worry, Creeds just practicing...
Beckham lookin all serious in his froggy goggles. He loves the water and enjoys falling over in it, now we just need to teach him how to get back up...
For the third of July (since 4th was on a sunday) we bought some sparklers and let the kids run wild before bedtime...yes it is light outside, a little lame, I know, but they still had fun. And no this isn't trick photography, Makay is actually sticking the sparkler up her nose. Please don't try this at home, she is a professional.
This last shot is of me being commissioned into the Air Force. a good friend from church who is a retired marine officer was able to swear me in. This photo came from our phone and is a little fuzzy but you get the picture...looks like lueitenant Button needs to work on his standing at attention...and on spelling leuitenant...yeah no idea. :)
7 comments:
Awesome, awesome, awesome! I have the coolest cousins and their families! What a great party, what creative kiddos and congratulations Lieutenant Button! (yes I had to look up the spelling and copy and paste it)
Wow, your family sure knows how to throw a party!
What a great post and that party looks awesome! So impressed with the cake!!
Lets try this again....
Berni, you now have a man in uniform to goo all over! You'll make a many of wives jealous!
And I have to agree with Ryan and your amazing cake "skills!"
Ryan, you're hilarious! Great cake, Berni! Love Makay's sparkler trick! Congratulations, Creed, on being 5! You're awesome!
What an anwesome party! I'm sure other kids die to be invited to a Button birthday party. They look like so much fun.
Ok, so I'm just getting around to looking at blogs, so, I'm a little slow! I love the commentary Ryan - especially of the plastic bag trick -WE WARNED EM!!! Too funny. So glad you have the one picture of being swarn in - a day you'll always remember. Am excited to have the cake maker live with me - yum yum Berni!
Can't wait to see ya in a week. KimC
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