Such fun to have a birthday party for everyone! Auntie Martha was creative in thinking up this activity. Since the weather was yucky she planned some indoor fun. The cousins were each assigned a fellow cousin by drawing of names. Then we split up and went to various dollar stores to find their assigned person a birthday present. We came back to the church and decorated, wrapped presents, and got the treats set up. Even though it was wild, crazy, and noisy..for the moms :)..the children loved it!
During present time each child gave 3 clues to the group about the person they were giving their gift to. It was fun to hear what they came up with. 
The moms concluded that the unbirthday party should become an annual tradition. What a great idea Martha! I love any opportunity to teach my children to put time into thinking of others.
8 comments:
Looks super fun, Mel! Glad you are having a great time...we sure miss you down here! Won't be long and you can tell us all your fun stories in person! Love ya!
Cute idea. Looks like you guys are having so much fun! Our weather is yucky too...just in the melt your brains kind of way. We miss you guys!
Glad you guys are having so much fun! What a fun idea, especially with a big group of cousins. We might have to try that with the Robison chaos sometime.
Truly, what a fun idea for all of those cute kids!! It looks like you are having a wonderful time for sure. But we miss you so come home, ok?! One more week, can't wait. :)
We really miss you guys! WHEN ARE YOU COMING HOME :( For real, we are happy that you are getting so much time in with family! We'll have to tell you about our ordeal on our blog as soon as I get a spare second! Love you guys!
Annette
That was a fantastic idea, Martha! All of my children have said that was one of their favorites this year. I agree, Mel, a great opportunity to teach our children the importance of thinking of others. We will have to make that a yearly tradition. Next year I will bring my whistle, so they can all hear my instructions! Love the chaos!
It was so much fun and I agree that it should be an annual tradition!
Such a great idea Martha had. My kids just loved it. You got so many great pictures!! Thanks for posting them. I hardly took any pictures.
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