Ladies and Gentlemen, our little Eliza has turned 5!

In honor of our little Hawaii lover Eliza, we had an Island themed party weekend extravaganza up with Mom and Dad in their little piece of tropical paradise.  It was awesome that Josie and Jimmy could bring their kids up for the weekend as well!

Here Kathryn is creating her Narwhal cake masterpiece.

Pool party and shaved ice!

These kids worked tirelessly crafting up a storm.  So many melty beads!

This is quite the cousin gang.

Ought oh.  One of these is not like the others.  What a grin!

Center of attention!  That boy is going to be a real heart breaker.

Hangin with Grandpa Gerald.

Aren’t grandpas the best!

Kathryn and I snuck away and saw Perrine Coulee falls.  I’ve driven right past it a number of times, but never realized it was there.  Definitely worth a quick stop.  It’s right on the way heading down the canyon behind Costco.

All the prep work is finished.  Let’s do this!

French toast with fresh fruit.

Lunch of salmon and rice per Eliza’s request.

Party time.  Shake it like a…Fujifilm Instant picture!?

The party was complete with concert.

Eliza squeeze!

Remember all those melty beads and crafting.  All the cousins were secretly working away making presents for Eliza.  She is one lucky girl!  Check out that haul.

Nothing teaches kids good etiquette like beating on a Flamingo piñata.

Group pic.  You guys are all so great.  Thanks for supporting our Eliza-boo.  You too Jimmy.

Back at our house for the birthday propper German pancakes and presents.  You ARE special Eliza!

We hope you had a great birthday!