We celebrated Ava’s ninth birthday a bit early this year—friends and family joined us in Kansas for a sweet little luau last weekend. Many thanks to those who joined us in person and those who sent kind greetings from afar! My photos are below; you can see Doug’s here.
The day included near-tropical temperatures, limbo, Hawaiian snacks and a piñata (held by one very brave dad after the ribbon broke).
Happy ninth, Ava Kate!
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Posted by Karyl on March 18, 2014 at 7:40 pm
Thank you Rebecca and Bryan for another wonderful birthday party, and your very generous hospitality! We had so much fun – and really cherish these family get-togethers!
Posted by Laura on March 20, 2014 at 7:32 am
Looks completely amazing! Wish we could have been there to celebrate! (And partake of all that delicious food!) Happy early birthday, sweet Ava!
Posted by Gramma Great on March 22, 2014 at 7:02 pm
The only thing the luau was lacking to make it really authentic was someone doing the hula! Beautiful party Have a happy birthday dear Ava! How can you be nine years old already??????