So we had originally planned on renting an inflatable water slide for the party. And that was pretty much going to be it - didn't plan on spending much on anything else. Just some snacks, drinks, and goody bags. However, the morning of the party, the rental company called because there was an 80% chance of rain during our scheduled party time (2:30 to 5 pm). Even though the inflatable has water running through it, you cannot get the blower wet so it cannot be run in the rain. Even if it ended up not raining, if the rental company set up the inflatable, we'd be charged the entire $250. After a little deliberation, we decided to not risk it and cancel the inflatable waterslide. Then we spend the next few hours scrambling to come up with a few more activities for the kids (which I hated because that day was Rylan's actual birthday so pre-party wasn't much fun for him). We ended up adding making numchucks, a balloon pop, and a piñata.
And then, of course, we didn't get a single drop of rain in the afternoon (it did pour in the morning though).
Besides setting up all our water toys, we also got out our cornhole boards, sandboxes, balls, frisbees, and basketball goal. It was plenty to keep everyone entertained but the inflatable waterslide would have been more fun!
Our first guests were Christian and Campbell who didn't get to stay long since they had another birthday party to attend at the same time but it was good to catch up with them since we hadn't seen them since school ended.
We ended up with a total of 21 kids plus Rylan and Carter so it ended up being pretty crazy at times!
After everyone arrived we set up the white ninja balloons. Inside each balloon was a few pieces of candy. I thought it was going to be slightly difficult to pop the balloons but our grass is apparently very sharp! We popped several just putting them out!
"On your mark, get set, ..."
"GO!"
Rylan was having lots of fun!
Between my handful of planned activities, the kids had fun on the slip and slide and spraying each other with water guns.
Piñata time!
We switched to a piece of PVC after Carter which made it kind of last through a few more kids.
Luckily at least a couple of pieces of candy still fell out per kid until the end. We also didn't let anyone pick anything up until every kid got a hit.
(Rylan is very protective of getting to blow out his candle!)
Love that dimple!!!
The official party ended at 5 pm. But we had an "after-party" for anyone that could stay (which was almost everyone). We roasted hot dogs over the fire pit (and I also had some bbq chicken for the adults). A lot of my friends also brought along a side of some sort to share with the group. It ended up working out really well.
I think all the kids had a blast!
After everyone left (a little after 7 pm), we left Rylan open his presents from all his friends.
He got lots of cool things, including some fun Ninja Turtle stuff.
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