Back in December, I first asked Maggie what kind of birthday party she'd like to have when she turned four (I like to plan early!) I was anticipating "princess," or "fairy," or "ballet," or, heck, even "butterfly," but she answered "I want a pirate party, mom!" Huh? My little girl who puts on high heels to walk to the bathroom as soon as she wakes up in the morning? Pirate party? What?
Anyway- over the course of the folllowing few months, her response was unwavering...she was holding fast to a pirate party! Maggie's birthday fell on a Saturday this year, which meant we were lucky to celebrate with family and friends on her actual day!
After a great breakfast of "4" shaped pancakes (duh! I forgot to take a picture!) and opening presents from mom, dad, and Lucy (Lucy picked the BEST gift- and Ariel mermaid stuffed animal/doll!) the festivities began! Gramma showed up dressed as Captain Hook and lots of other friends came in their pirate clothes, too! The kids played in a pirate ship (it was supposed to be in the backyard- but it was raining), played "Pin the Patch on the Pirate," and even had a pirate ship pinata... all in all, it was an AWESOME day! :)
Maggie's invitations. We stuck 'em in bottles and hand delivered
to all of our guests! So fun!
Maggie answers the first of many birthday calls. Lucy gets jealous.
Maggie shows off her "pirate ship!"
Pirate ship cake and pirate cookies!
Captain Hook and Maggie
Our favorite babysitter, Kendra!
Our littlest "pirate" guest- Claire- and her mom, Julia
Maggie and Katelyn get ready for the pinata
Happy Birthday, Maggie!
Maggie and Katelyn and Madelyn
Papa the Pirate!
Lucy helps with presents....
New bike helmet!
What a great day!
