Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Nika's 4th Halloween Birthday Bash

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It is going to be an annual event.

Nika's birthday. 

Halloween.

The annual Halloween Birthday Bash ... friends, family, food, beer, bonfire, games, laughter ... there is nothing like everyone you love the most coming together for one big bash!

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And costumes are not an option. It is Halloween, right?!

Why hello Thanksgiving dinner table ...

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Seriously, could they be any cuter?

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The games we played with the kids were such a blast. Mummy wrapping ...

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Did I mention costumes are not optional? Ha.

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Now everyone line up over here!

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Donut on a string ...

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Me and my momma ...

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Haha ... the Oreo game. So freakin funny!

This is my sister-in-law, Shay. She found this game for me, so she was our lucky one that got to show the kids what they had to do. The object of the game is to stick an opened Oreo to your forehead and use your facial muscles to move it down your face and into your mouth.

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And her brother ... ahem, my husband ... apparently thought she was nuts. Well, she is a little nuts, but that is why she and I get along so well! Ha.

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And the kids were quite amused by her as well.

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Get it, Shay!

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And then it was their turn ...

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Nobody was successful, but Maddy came the closest!

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Many thanks to everyone for helping us celebrate Nika's birthday ... unfortunately she was largely M.I.A. from the pictures ... she moves fast like that. Ha. 

Actually, she probably was over standing by the food table all night. Home girl lurves her some food.

*Images © Haik Naltchayan -- thank you Haik for photographing our special day for us!

7 comments:

  1. Such an incredible celebration. Happy birthday Nika!!! I want to see more of her! If we were there Lana would be joining her at the food table. LOL!

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  2. What fun! I really need to throw more parties! But then I'd have to clean the house - or at least get the dog poop picked up out of the yard - haha :)
    Great pics - love the thanksgiving table costume!

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  3. WOW ~ The pictures and the costumes are awesome, what a fun day for you all! Love it!!!!

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  4. What a great time! And a great way to celebrate Miss Nika's B-day. Happy Birthday pretty girl!

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  5. what a FUN party - happy birthday nika :) i love the laderhosen and drindl (is that how you spell the words for the costumes you and kyle wore?) SO FUN!!!!!!

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  6. That look like so much fun! I love it...

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