Last year I saw an ad for a Dora the Explorer themed party at a children's gym in Corvallis (The Little Gym) and I mentioned to Hooma that Sophie had seen the ad as well. This year, Hooma's birthday gift to Sophie was to have that seriously awesome party! We had the whole gym to ourselves to fill with friends, presents and cake and there were three young workers who were happy to race around with the kids on a pre-recorded adventure for about two hours. Best part of all--Sophie's face. Second---no clean up!
Eloise was probably the most enthusiastic guest on the list. She tried four different outfits before deciding she was ready for "Sah-feeah's" party.
The party hasn't even begun here--we've only just arrived.
Getting some instructions. Claire says "Wait, there are going to be rules?!"
The workers told silly jokes to get to know the children and they really learned everyone's name.
Friends Amalyn and Kalia
They lowered the bar for Eloise so she could reach without the step.
Running like crazy people was popular, although Eloise requested a ride from Helper Julia.
This is an identical pose to a picture of me at a similar age.
Walking around the "sleeping turtles" on Big Log Bridge.
Climbing the Candy Mountain.
Fritz has only two expressions--this non-plussed one...
And this totally joyful one.
High speed Weeza.
Claire invents her own obstacle course.
A genuine smile!
Magic straws to swim through the Stinky Swamp.
Claire has an awesome leap style.
Twirling--ever twirling!
Note Daddy sitting with parents in the lobby. He was watching joke videos with his friend (another dad).
Look at Sophie's face.
"Touch your nose if you can hear me."
Inflating the floor--Eloise wanted to ride with Julia again.
Then we ran a circuit with the bouncy floor.
Eloise doesn't mind being landed on if she's being included.
Claire is so awesome!
Riding the floor back down.
They gave her a special hat and matchy plates and cups.
Claire made the cupcakes for Sophie as her gift. The eyes are made of sugar.
Helper Tyler lit the candles while Helper Rose got everyone to sing.
Black frosting...
Amalyn
Kalia
Zoa
Sophie
Kjersten
Gaius
Tristan (Adam's friend from earlier)
Claire
Fritz and Mom
Opening gifts before going home for enchiladas and Women's Conference streamed online. It was SO AMAZING--thank you Hooma!
