Regan's Luau!

Regan began planning her Hawaiian themed birthday party for turning 5 almost as soon as her 4th birthday was over. I, however, hadn't planned on being 37 weeks pregnant at the time. I didn't want to disappoint her, but I wanted something very easy. We started off making candy leis.
Next, we had a hula lesson. Each girl got to dress up in a grass skirt, flowered lei, with a flower in their hair. A girl from church with a Hawaiian heritage was home from college and knows how to hula. Her mom volunteered her services, but Kelsey was gracious enough to come and teach 11 little girls. They were very quiet, all watching intently and taking it very seriously! She taught them several moves and then taught them the dance to "The Bird Song" (I think that was the name of it).

For lunch we had pigs in a blanket, watermelon, and Cheetos. Instead of a cake, we did ice cream sandwiches. (I was thinking easy!)

And then we just let the girls play in the backyard. They loved the pool, slip 'n slide, swing set, and especially the water balloons. We spent over an hour filling them up the night before and I am pretty sure they were gone within 5 minutes!

Regan loved having all her friends over and has already started planning next year's party!