Happy Birthday Hailee!

A couple of years ago, Elizabeth and I met a darling family through a Gymboree class. Hailee and her mom, Melissa are the sweetest girls you will ever meet. We have become good friends throughout the years, and even though we don't see each other as often any more, we were so excited to be able to attend Hailee's Birthday Party!

Hailee had her party at the Living Planet Aquarium, in the Sunken Ship room. Of course, Hailee and her mom planned the cutest pirate-themed party with a treasure hunt around the aquarium. The kids received pink bandannas, pink eye patches, spyglasses, maps and a sword when they arrived. They were so stinkin' cute walking around the aquarium in their pirate gear!

Once the treasure hunt was over, we headed back to the Sunken Ship for the entertainment. The aquarium brought in a African Grey Parrot and taught us about where parrots live, and what they like to eat. The parrot, named Dusty, performed a few tricks for us. It was awesome! It was cute to hear the questions that the kids asked to Dusty's handler...but it was even more fun to hear the things that the kids asked Dusty to say!

Next, we were off to create our own little pirate. Elizabeth loved gluing together and decorating her own little paper doll. Too Cute!

If all that wasn't enough, we got to eat some yummy cupcakes and watch Hailee open all of her gifts. Just as we were about to leave, Hailee and her parents opened a huge treasure box and surprised each of the kids with their own bag of treasure! Inside was filled with gold coins, rings, necklaces, Jake and the Pirate fruit snacks, a ring pop, a stuffed animal Skully the parrot, and a cute Disney activity pack called "The Never Land Guide to Being a Pirate". So cute!

Hailee and her parents, Melissa and Jason, are the sweetest people I have ever met. We are so grateful to be able to call them friends. Happy Birthday Hailee!