Finlay's 5TH Birthday

Finlay's Birthday was a fun Bar-b-q at the local Quarry lake. The weather was perfect and we were so lucky because the day before was a bit cool and the day after his birthday poured with rain, so the Gods were looking down on us especially as we had organised an outdoor party with fun games.
Everybody arrived and were greeted with a super soaker and had fun having a water fight in the lake.

Next up was one of our kids favorite camping games at the moment, ducking for donuts where they have to eat the donuts hanging on the string, no hands allowed. The entertainment value from an adult perspective is worth it.

Now we have special elves here in Canmore and we often see them performing at pre- Christmas events, Canada Day and other special community events. Heather and Finlay are their biggest fans and have actually recognised them walking around Canmore in their regular clothes. It seems that my kids actually believe that he is an Elf and believe that he lives here during the year to keep an eye on all the girls and boys for Santa and his name is Peter the Elf. In actual fact he is Peter the retired cardiologist from Canmore hospital. A wee birdy had told them about Finlay's birthday party and they would normally decline commercial aspects of the birthday scene, but could not decline the request to surprise Heather and Finlay, their little groupies.

It made Finlay's day.

and captured all the kids attention and amazement.



After some smokies, hot dogs and snacks it was time for the real fun to begin, James was the good sport to be the target for the kids who all politely stood in line to have a throw each, that was great for a while until I had a few turns and then subsequently it became a free for all...He He He!!!


The party was completed with some cake decorating and a wee Happy Birthday tune!!