She is always there to offer advice, she's the best wedding reception planner ever, she's dependable, she's fun (lots of fun!), she's very smart, and she is always there when any of her family members need her in good times and bad. She is truly one-of-a-kind GREAT!
Another really marvelous thing about Aunt Sharon is that she really knows how to throw a fun party. Every year she throws a 4th of July party, a Harvest party, and a Christmas party for the family. We always have a wonderful time. She even lets the kids bring a friend to the harvest party. Well, this year, I thought that I would share some of the pictures from her Harvest party. The pictures are not in the best order, but....oh well...maybe I will organize them and re post them in order later....
This little fellow was one of Ave's guest-he's playing a carnival game. Aunt Sharon sets up carnival games for all the nieces and nephews and their guests to play--tickets and prizes included (the best prizes that I have ever saw at a carnival). Every one wins!!!!!!!
The cotton candy maker whirls and the kids get their fill of sugary stuff! Well even the adults do, too.
The space walk 
Putt Putt Golf Anyone?
How about a train ride?
Badminton?
Pin the tail on Hanna? Hanna is one of Aunt Sharon's dogs. This game was made in her honor.
Even the older nieces and nephews are allowed (required) to play.....believe it or not, I think they have just as much fun as the younger ones.
Just a little bit of her party decor...
A pinata. This one game creates lots of elbowing, fusses, and scrambling for candy, but of course it's all in fun. The big kids think that they didn't act like this when they were little. How quickly we forget. Ha!
Yummy Cupcakes...made by Aunt Debbie
Caramel apples...made by Aunt Tammie
Popcorn balls...made by Aunt Toni
and loads of this yummy stuff.
If the activity just gets to be too much, take a stroll to the pond and relax in the swing.
Snoopy just loves going to Aunt Sharon's. He starts whimpering and trying to get out of the car as soon as we get to her gate. It's so funny!
A close up of the top of the carousel. It lights up at night and lovely carousel music plays. The little ones love this.
Another picture of the carousel.
Ave peering out the mouth of the clown the bean bags are tossed in.
A view of Aunt Sharon's driveway.
These little boogers get so jealous when they see Snoopy running around. Unfortunately, they have to go into their play yard when company comes over.
Some of Aunt Sharon's pets.
Bebee-they can't wait to get the left over apples from the apple game.
Yes, Aunt Sharon even has rabbits.
As soon as the sun goes down, the bonfire is started, and it's time for hot dog roasting, marshmallow toasting, smores, hot tamale pie, and all that good stuff. When it is finally time to go home, everyone reluctantly piles into their cars with their loot, and usually there is a few tears from the younger ones, and lots of grumbling from the older ones. No one wants the fun to end. Thanks to Aunt Sharon for the time and care that she takes to make these wonderful memories for our children. We really appreciate
Aunt Sharon is such a giver, and she loves deeply. She is a wonderful person.
ReplyDeleteNow that is a par-tay! Looks like fun.
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Do you think Aunt Sharon rents out to Chalmette? That train would be awesome to have for Dylan's bday party!
ReplyDeleteI will ask her Anna. She just might do it for yo-if she has it available. I'll ask on Thanksgiving Day.
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