Party Under the Sea

Last year was Lilly's first birthday not being in Hawaii. Such a sad, deprived childhood - I know. She's already had 3 ocean-themed birthday parties, but mermaids are what she's all about, so we went ahead and had her 4th under the sea themed party for her 5th birthday.

Lilly dressed up in her mermaid costume and we had a visit from a pirate girl who twisted balloons, told ocean stories, performed magic tricks, and painted faces. We decorated for the party all morning, and Lilly kept hugging me and saying, "you are making my birthday so special," which makes it all worth it in my book. It turned out great, considering we had a house full of 4/5 year-old kids on a cold rainy day.

For now, I have to keep reminding Lilly that she's still 4 - her birthday isn't until tomorrow.