Makenna's 5th Birthday Party

A week after having Hudson's birthday party, we had a birthday party for Makenna's 5th birthday. We decided on a Wizard of Oz themed party for her; an obvious choice, since she has been obsessed with it for over a year now. It also gave her a good excuse to wear her Dorothy dress again. Makenna was SO excited to have her party, and was involved in every process of the preparations, including finding the invitations and supplies online, (she loved looking at Wizard of Oz items on amazon, and would beg me to do so almost everyday for the few weeks leading up to her party), making the decorations, making the cupcakes, and getting the activities ready. It was fun to have her so involved.

The cupcakes we made, with 'Rubby Red' sprinkles on top

We also painted a yellow brick road on our sidewalk leading up to the front door, hung balloons in a rainbow pattern in our entry way, and made signs for Munchkin Land, and Emerald City. We were ready to party!

One of our signs that Makenna colored

 A group shot of all her party guests

Our first activity was making lollipops in "Munchkin Land"

Our second activity was making beaded necklaces in "Emerald City"

We also played a few games, and let the girls get their finger nails painted 'Rubby Red'.

Opening presents

Blowing out the candles on her cupcake  

It ended up being a really fun birthday party, and Makenna loved it!!

We had her party on a Saturday, the day before her actual birthday. On her birthday, she took some treats to church for her primary class, and then my parents came over to have cake and ice cream with us. (We didn't invite any of the aunts, uncles, or cousins over, because all of her girl cousins had come over to the party the day before.)

A few facts about our 5 year old: Makenna LOVES to color, draw, and do crafts. I have a pile of cards and pictures that she has colored for me. She likes making pictures for other people, and often wants to send cards in the mail to extended family members who live out of state. She also loves going to preschool. She goes 3 days a week, but would happily go all day, everyday if she could. Makenna tries really hard to be good, and doesn't like when she gets in trouble. She is great with playing with Hudson, and loves helping to take care of Clara. She also loves going to dance. She is a very social, active, happy little girl, and we are so blessed to have her in our family!!