Many weeks ago, my friend Lisa had this great idea to plan a Fall-themed party for the families in our playgroup, as well as the families of another playgroup we know! And, being the party-fan that I am, I couldn't say no when she asked if I would be interested in helping her put it together. So the two of us, along with another friend and craft extraordinaire, Prudence, decided to give it a go.
So, after weeks of planning, and positive RSVPs from every family we invited (so great!), we had our first "Fall Frenzy" this past Saturday...
We rented a cabin nearby, had lunch for all and crafts for the kids (22 children, ages 3 and under!).
Meredith loved coloring and worked very hard on her craft (with Mommy's help, of course!). Caleb was not at all interested in any of the crafts, but had a great time playing outside (thankfully, the weather was very nice). Unfortunately, I don't have any photos of their outside time, as I was inside while the kids played outside with Daddy.
It was a ton of work to put together, but a lot of fun!
Food (desserts not pictured!)...
Here are a few photos of the craft "stations" (obviously before any of the kids came!)
Coloring...
Tissue Paper Leaf craft...
Pumpkin Painting!
Prudence made these very cute take home gifts for each family...
Prior to the party, we made t-shirts for the kiddos...they are tie-dyed with our "official" Fall Frenzy 2010 logo ironed on....=)
Here is Caleb, modeling his cool new shirt, which he was so excited to wear...
And, Meredith modeling hers...
Coloring...
Working with Mommy to make her leaf...
After she finished, she loved carrying it around!
The finished product hanging up at home...
Caleb's friend Jack (and the rest of the Friend fam) came up for the day!
Trying to get a photo of all the little ones in our playgroup!
Our theme verse for this event was Ecclesiastes 3:11..."He has made everything beautiful in its time." While we hope to remember this truth throughout the year, there is something about Fall that reminds us of the beauty of His creation.
Hopefully, amidst the myriads of children, gobs of paint, and bowls of chili, we were all reminded this past weekend of His goodness to us in His blessings of creation, warm food, wonderful family, and treasured friends.
So, after weeks of planning, and positive RSVPs from every family we invited (so great!), we had our first "Fall Frenzy" this past Saturday...
We rented a cabin nearby, had lunch for all and crafts for the kids (22 children, ages 3 and under!).
Meredith loved coloring and worked very hard on her craft (with Mommy's help, of course!). Caleb was not at all interested in any of the crafts, but had a great time playing outside (thankfully, the weather was very nice). Unfortunately, I don't have any photos of their outside time, as I was inside while the kids played outside with Daddy.
It was a ton of work to put together, but a lot of fun!
Food (desserts not pictured!)...
Here are a few photos of the craft "stations" (obviously before any of the kids came!)
Coloring...
Tissue Paper Leaf craft...
Pumpkin Painting!
Prudence made these very cute take home gifts for each family...
Prior to the party, we made t-shirts for the kiddos...they are tie-dyed with our "official" Fall Frenzy 2010 logo ironed on....=)
Here is Caleb, modeling his cool new shirt, which he was so excited to wear...
And, Meredith modeling hers...
Coloring...
Working with Mommy to make her leaf...
After she finished, she loved carrying it around!
The finished product hanging up at home...
Caleb's friend Jack (and the rest of the Friend fam) came up for the day!
Trying to get a photo of all the little ones in our playgroup!
Our theme verse for this event was Ecclesiastes 3:11..."He has made everything beautiful in its time." While we hope to remember this truth throughout the year, there is something about Fall that reminds us of the beauty of His creation.
Hopefully, amidst the myriads of children, gobs of paint, and bowls of chili, we were all reminded this past weekend of His goodness to us in His blessings of creation, warm food, wonderful family, and treasured friends.
