Dahin's Birthday Photos--Friends Party

Dahin had six of her girlfriends from school come over for pizza and cake.  I prepared a jewelry-making activity for the girls as well and it was a good thing I did.  It kept the girls concentrated in one spot, interacting, and quiet (as a whole).  They made some great pieces of jewelry using the shaping clay and hair pins and hairbands (see below).

After some pizza, the girls sat down and painted each others nails while I prepared for the cake and icecream.  We ordered 3 pizzas and it was just enough--whew!

One of the girls brought her little sister and it was perfect since she is in Ronan and Oliver's preschool.  The boys had a lot of fun playing with their friend.

The girls really liked the cake, which was a relief.  Korean cakes are a lot lighter--like angel food cake with whipped cream frosting.  American-style cakes are a bit heavier, but the girls loved it--the cake was gone by the end of the evening!

After present opening the girls gathered for a group photo.  Everyone seemed to have a great time and the girls all wanted to stay later.  I was able to meet some of the girls' parents for the first time, which was good.

Above are some of the pieces the girls made.  Oliver made the sparkly star pin on the bottom.  He made it for me, so guess who's wearing it on her sweaters now (per Oliver's orders).  Tashi, below, spent most of the evening in his crate with his stuffy.  He came out occasionally, but some of the girls were a little skiddish around him so it was better to keep him safe and sound in his crate.

 Once the girls all went home, Oliver and Ronan played with the clay a bit and made some more pieces.

Dahin had a wonderful time with her friends, so I was glad we were able to do the party.  Happy B-Day!