First things first, why in the world do I clean the house before these parties??  In honor of Cailey turning 10, she selected the theme of turning the house into a Hotel.  Guests were greeted at the front desk to check in and the bell was rung for the bellhop (Rylie -sometimes it stinks being the youngest) to take their luggage to the Super Special Suite.  While awaiting the rest of the guests to arrive, they chilled out in the Fun and Giggles Suite (the playroom).  After preparing a meal of Spaghetti and garlic bread, the girls were summoned to the Cucina Occhipinto Restaurant for a candle light dinner with the china and crystal (finally, a chance to use that stuff!!).  Next stop was the Jaybowl for bowling.  We returned home for presents, cookie cake (which was devoured in about 5 mins) and our craft.  Each girl had a pillow case to decorate and they took turns signing each others.  At midnight, we popped 4 bags of popcorn, put in a movie and prayed they'd go to sleep......no luck, at 1:30 a.m. I made the trip downstairs to tell them they were too loud and suggest they go to bed.  Either I was too tired or they were very quiet, but I fell asleep and they were proud to tell me this morning they did not got to bed until 3 a.m.  Oh well, you only turn 10 once!


Reservation Desk


watching Margaret's super slow mo roll.....

Cailey's new snuggle buddy...




Cameron, Rylie, Cailey, Sarah, Margaret, Isabel