Splash

As part of Elizabeth's 8th birthday celebrations in August, we went to see Splash, the water circus at Silverstar Casino.  The 3 little ladies with us loved the show.

Katy and Elizabeth 

The outdoor area at Silverstar - it's lovely

Boo and her mom Bridget joined us 

This was seriously the worst show that I have ever seen, and there were several boos from the audience instead of applause.  The lighting was terrible - it shone right in our eyes from floor level, our seats were changed at the last minute to terrible seats, they promised synchronized swimmers (one of the dancers falling into the pool does not qualify as synchronized swimming!) and there were no water acts.  It seems to be a bunch of ex-gymnasts who are trying to make a living.  There were a few good acts, but overall, it was terrible.

Bounce

Elizabeth's 8th birthday party was held at Bounce Fourways - a great venue for kids and adults.  I booked an hour of Clip 'n Climb, followed by an hour or trampolining.  The girls (and their dads!) were exhausted by the time we got the cupcakes out for a final happy birthday song.

 

Jamie, Elizabeth, Katy and our sweet friend Boo

Crazy kids! 

My beautiful nieces - Katy, Elizabeth, Jamie and Anna 

Little Anna was very nervous as everyone got into their harnesses, but she soon settled down and got climbing up the high walls

Boo is the only child in our group who has done this before, so she is really confident on the high walls - well done Boo!

Shaun and Jamie climb the mirror wall

Brave Anna - our littlest climber

Brave little Katy climbs a difficult wall

Anna

Jamie and Shaun

Elizabeth and Boo are exhausted

Elizabeth at the top of a wall - brave girl! 

Anna climbs the mirror wall with her dad Shaun

Elizabeth got all the way up to the second last tall tower - well done E! 

Jamie was so brave climbing the tall towers 

After Clip n Climb, it was on to the trampolines 

Elizabeth was exhausted after 2 hours at Bounce 

Cupcakes with sprinkles - everyone could add their own sprinkles; the parents said "that's enough", I encouraged them to add lots more!  Little girls loooove sprinkles.

Miss Boo with her granny Sue 

Katy, Boo, Elizabeth, Jamie and Anna 

Little girls love crazy photos  - sooo cute!

Shaun and I share the same father  

Robbie and I share the same mother 

I LOVE this photo - me with my 4 little nieces

Turning 8!

Elizabeth turned 8 in August - seriously!?  She is growing up waaay too fast.  We started the weekend celebrations with dinner followed by Krispy Kreme doughnuts instead of cake.  Elizabeth approves of the doughnuts.

 

Elizabeth's first taste of Krispy Kreme

Of course a gold mask is required when reading Keith the Cat

Comforters

My friend Anne has made comforters for Elizabeth and Katy

 

The comforters fold up into a pillow size.  When unfolded, Elizabeth and Katy can tuck their feet into the pillow pouch and wrap the comforter around them - perfect for watching TV on a cold night!  I hope they enjoy them.

Bounce

We recently met up with friends Bridget and Boo at Bounce in Fourways - the girls had a ton of fun.  Next time I also want to bounce! 

 

 

Robbie and I are going to try 'clip and climb' on our next visit - it's a whole section of climbing walls.