What do you do when you have six kids with birthdays in January, February, March, April, May, and July? (We may have to have another baby to fill in June hehe.) You can only invite friends over so many months in a row before they wave the white flag. Who do you choose to have the party that year? My kids haven’t had birthday parties in years except for our immediate family and any relatives who happened to be visiting that month.
This past winter, a friend and I were chatting about birthday party dilemas. She mentioned the idea of having one celebration in the summer for all three of her kids. A lightbulb went on. Why not host one big birthday bash for all the kids! It could be a yearly event!
My mind started ticking at the possibilities. We could have it in June since that month isn’t currently occupied by a birthday. It could be a potluck. Guests wouldn’t even need to bring gifts. We’d have it at the park. No need to limit how many guests to invite. Oh the possibilities…
This June, the first annual Silva Summer Birthday Bash was born. We had our first celebration on the 14th. Twenty-seven guests showed up! Not bad for the first year eh? Some guests brought gifts anyway, everyone pitched in with food, drinks, cups, plates, etc., and I bought a big cake.
(Notice the finger prints above the h and d in birthday? Hmmm – they seem to be the same size as Little Miss Princess’ fingers.)
We had some games, but the biggest draw were the waterguns.
(Bob decided to come after me, so I grabbed the Super Soaker and ran!)
(Don’t worry, I got him back).
Some of the guys played Frisbee Golf, the ladies chatted, and the kids played. The weather felt custom ordered with sunshine warm enough for water play, but cool enough for spectators sitting in the shade. It was a beautiful day and the kids loved every minute of it.
(Don’t worry, they weren’t burnt, just hot from playing hard.)
I’m thinking we need to have a theme next year. Maybe Hawaiian. Hula skirt anyone?
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Char says
It was a fun time too! Great idea!
Lindsey says
We had a blast at your party and can’t wait for the second annual birthday bash ❗ I think the water guns and the games you played made it a huge success. Everyone went home with full bellies, wearing wet clothes and a smile on their face. What more could you ask for 😀
And next year I will wear the hawaiian skirt if you wear the coconut shells, lol.
Trish @ Another Piece of the Puzzle says
What a great idea! I only have one son but his birthday is in March and I have thought about having a party at a warmer time of year so we can do something outside.
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Gina says
GREAT idea!!!
Do the kids still get a special birthday dinner or something on their own special day?
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Audra Marie says
Yup, we still have a regular family birthday party with gifts, etc. for their individual birthdays. 🙂 For the Big Bash – we just got one gift for the older kids and one for the younger ones to open. 🙂
Bev. says
My kids birthdays are Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Jan…and May. Thow in Harvest Pary, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Mine & DH’s anniversay and we are all burnt out by the time Valentine’s Day comes! Love the idea of a Birthday Bash. 😎
Audra Marie says
Well, here ya go – an idea passed from Lindsey to me to you! 🙂 It is a wonderful tradition to start. 🙂
Amanda says
This is perfect! Our family of 5 has birthdays all in December and January (13th, 14th, 15th, 18th and Jan 24th). I might just have to give this a try this year!
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Kim says
That’s a great idea! I have a friend who hosts one party for her kids too. It works great!
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