The "Favourite People" Party

Although Catherine doesn't have too many friends her age, she does have her "favourite people." We decided to invite everyone (not including family), whom with Catherine enjoys jumping, cuddling and playing. I must thank Devon (who couldn't make it) for the take home gifts for the kiddos. The girls loved dressing up in their cat tails & head bands.

As an activity, everyone had to make a cookie for the person next to them. The girls (Catherine & Rosa) made their own cookies. Catherine's M & M's kept disappearing off the plate. Hmmm...

Catherine & Ameli working away

Alberta's introduction to the magic swinging chair

Glen working hard on the burgers

Alex, Raul & Catherine enjoying their burgers

Ameli, Hilary, Loni & Rosa

*Poof* - The magic of the swinging chair at its best

Sonya sampling the spread

James, Luis & Glen enjoying the sun

Catherine appearing as: "The Black Cat"

Sonya appearing as: "The White Cat"

Rosa & Catherine starting the present opening

A cool Dora night light from Luis (& Ulerike who is in Columbia....we missed you!)

Luis, Daddy & Catherine checking out projected Dora on the ceiling. That night, Catherine slept with the light and started to cry when Dora went away (it has a timer). Daddy had to run upstairs to explain things and bring Dora back

Happily opening the gift from Raul & Ameli

Yay! Another SpongeBob ball! (Hence: no more fights over the ball when we go down to the river.)

Raul & Ameli also got her a computer.

Alex helping Catherine open her tent tunnel

The men working to set it up. The girls couldn't wait for it to be put together, so it was quite difficult to attach the tube. Though large....the girls absolutely adore it. Thanks Alex!

Sonya having a good time in the larger tent

Sonya playing in the tube (and hiding from the older girls)

Catherine saying "Hi"!

Ameli appearing as: "The White Cat"

Mommy & Sonya

The cookies are done!

Raul sharing his cookie with Catherine

The Cake!

Daddy & Mommy reading the forgotten card

And for those who like to take advantage of sleeping 5 month old babies.....

Hilary & Sonya

Raul with a bright eyed, and finally awake, Alberta

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We'd like to thank everyone for coming to the party and for bringing such nice gifts. All are appreciated and well used!