Sunday Snapshot: Backyardigan’s Bash
Yesterday, we celebrated our youngest teammate’s birthday. We’re a few days shy of her third birthday, but since her Aunt & Uncle and grandparents were visiting all the way from America, we figured there was a good reason for an early party. The theme was selected by the birthday girl herself.
I have never seen an episode of the Backyardigan’s, nor do I possess any knowledge of the characters, so there will be a void of show-themed comments. Sam’s apparently the “pink” character.
Will attempted to be the moose (I’m assuming based on the antlers that this is a moose), but a poorly designed mask meant we just couldn’t make it stay on his face correctly.
There were party favors all the way from America, which meant we didn’t have to create yet another version of our go-to team birthday game “pin-the-something-on-the-something.”
Said party favors soon gave way to the game “how many times can each kid get hit in the face before one kid cracks.”
Luckily, the dinner bell rang before any massive breakdowns commenced. If there’s one thing this team excels at, it’s eating!
Daddy spoke a blessing over Sam, and then…
…the birthday girl was served up the first plate, of course.
After stuffing our faces, it was time for presents.
The team got quite the kick out of one wrapping job in particular. Look closely at the figure. If you don’t know who it is, read up on your iconic figures in Chinese history (and no, I’m not referring to Hello Kitty).
Some presents, you can only find in China.
And some, only in America. (By the way, we discovered Sam has a previously undiscovered talent of displaying clothing to an audience.)
The present-opening offered a much needed nap break for some members of the team.
While others watched in rapt attention (and admitted jealousy over some of Sam’s newly acquired shirts; it’s safe to say she’s the best dressed around here).
No party, of course, is complete without the cake. Rach did an awesome rendition of Pablo.
The party was enlightening for the team, as we got direct evidence of where Sam (and Wu’s) spunk comes from.
After unabashedly hamming it up for the camera, Mr. Wu asked me, “These aren’t going to show up on your blog, are they?” To which I just let out an evil chuckle.
Happy Birthday, Sam! You are greatly loved…and the team just wouldn’t be the same without your sass, spunk, and infectious giggle!
You did a wonderful job on the party for a “non watcher”. Great pictures.
What an amazing birthday party and fabulous team!
Love your photos! And so glad I found your blog via Stefanie’s Sunday Snapshot. I plan to bookmark and check back in again 🙂
LOVE this one, Katherine! Looks like a fabulous party for an absolutely darling littlest team member 🙂
What camera and lens do you use? I just love all your pictures 🙂
Happy Sunday to you!!
Uniqua is the pink girl’s name. Tyrone is the moose. Pablo is the bird guy. I don’t remember the other one, I think she’s a hippo. Yes, I have children. We don’t watch Backyardigans, but they like playing the games on the computer. Sigh. This is what happens to you when you have children. You suddenly find yourself knowing all the words to Thomas and Friends, Diego, Dora, Backyardigans and the like. Don’t even ask me to name one top movie playing or song on the radio. Double sigh.
so adorable!
Stefanie, I shoot with a Rebel XTi–it’s the lens that makes these shots! It’s the 50mm 1.4; and it is my absolute FAVORITE lens. It rarely leaves my camera and is a great lens for portrait & indoor low light shooting.
Happy Birthday Sam!!
Looks like y’all had a splendid time!!
A Backyardigan’s themed party???? What a terrific idea!! My girls love that show!!
I love all the photos but I laughed out loud when I saw the Mao wrapping paper!! Oh my gosh…that is hysterical. Wish I could get some–although the joke would probably be lost on everyone here.