Well, it wasn’t the big tent circus that Olivia’s used to,
but they still had an amazing time! Her 3rd
birthday was held at Valleyview Little Animal Farm this year. Papa reluctantly agreed to having the party
outside the house this year. It was the best decision ever for everyone. In the days before the party, the weather was
forecasting rain for the whole weekend. Oh no not again. Every year when we had
Olivia’s party there was always a chance or rain and then miraculously the
weather was hot and beautiful. This year, well 90% chance of rain, we weren’t
too optimistic. But like in the years
past, the rain held off for Olivia’s party and the kids had a wonderful time
outside. It literally rained when we were getting to the farm, stopped while we
were there, and then rained when we left.
Someone up there was thinking of us.
:0)
Because of the gloomy forecast, we basically ended up having
the whole farm to ourselves. Typically on a sunny day, the place is packed and
chaotic, with kids running everywhere at this very vast farm. For Olivia’s day, there was no one at the giant
play area except for us! It was the
perfect situation. The children could run around and climb on all the play structures
freely, while the parents stood at the centre and chatted because all the kids
were visible. Martin called it “stress
free” playing.
They played outside for about an hour and feed the animals. Then
it was time to get ready for lunch.
While we prepared the party room and food, the children were able to
watch a chicken show of musical puppets that sang. The kids loved it. They were
just running around and dancing to familiar songs. It was the perfect activity
for us to transition for lunch.
After the show, the kids got into the party room and were
able to sit at a large table altogether to eat their pizza and chips. The food
I thought was fantastic. The great part…no
work for me. :0) While the kids ate, the parents ate the sandwiches and veggies
that we brought. It was a very relaxing atmosphere
in the perfect room.
When lunch seemed somewhat finished, the birthday cake or
should I say the BIRTHDAY CUPCAKES arrived in a beautiful arrangement. The
cupcakes were in the forms of sheep. Olivia’s
FLOCK OF SHEEP. Totally cute and totally
yummy!
As the party winded down and the sugar and exhaustion started to hit, it
was time to clean up and go home. The “barn
box” loot bags were handed out and the families made their way home in the
rain. It was a great party despite no
sun. I think the kids and parents had a
blast. When we got home, it was naptime
for EVERYONE. Nothing like a long nap on a rainy day. It was the perfect end to
a great party. A special thank you to
Tita Melissa who helped with everything when I was not able to. She was Mama #2 this weekend. :0)
