Amelie’s 5th Birthday Party

Amelie's 5th Birthday Party
Amelie's 5th Birthday Party (click to see album)

This year we had Amelie’s birthday party at a skating rink called Rollerland, which worked out great because we could invite entire families and have air conditioning for Dani. It was nice to see the kids of all ages out on the rink having a good time. Several parents skated too, which was great to see. Rollerland has some cool walker type contraptions to help the kids who didn’t know how to skate.

Amelie and Jude using the skate-walkers.
Amelie and Jude using the skate-walkers.
Dani in her wagon playing with balloons.
Dani had fun with the balloons and Mike rolled her around on the rink too.

After lots of skating it was time to sing Happy Birthday to Amelie and then do the Hokey Pokey. I love how she covered her ears at the beginning of the video.

Doing the Hokey Pokey and trying to make Amelie laugh.
Doing the Hokey Pokey and trying to make Amelie laugh.
Nadia and Reagan - reunited at last!
Nadia and Reagan - reunited at last!
Time to blow out the candles.
Time to blow out the candles.
Amelie with her huge piece of cake.
Amelie could not believe I let her have such a giant piece of cake. She asked me to take a photo of her being excited.
Kids at the table.
I thought this photo with all the boys and purses on one end of the table was fun.
Amelie and Grammie
Amelie and Grammie
Dani and Aunt Paula
Dani and Aunt Paula
Playing "Dead Bug"
Playing "Dead Bug"

This game was called “Dead Bug” and when they stopped the music the kids had to lay on the rink and scream like a bug. The loudest one got a glow stick necklace. It was really fun to watch.

Amelie's 5th Birthday Party

Amelie with some of her gifts after the party.
Amelie with some of her gifts after the party.

We had a wonderful time at the roller-skating rink with so many friends. I forgot to try and get a group shot, but I am thankful for everyone that joined us for Amelie’s party.