Emma's 9th Birthday Party

For her birthday this year, Emma decided to have a much smaller than usual party.  She invited two of her dear friends and we took them bowling and out for lunch at a fun diner.  Emma said it might be her favorite party ever.  I could really get used to having such a small group, and wouldn't complain if she did it again this way.  We'll see though.  On a side note, I can't believe she's nine years old!

I just kept the invitations really simple this year since I only needed two of them,
and made this on the computer and printed it at Walgreen's as a photo.  So fast and easy.

These three had so much fun!  It was hilarious to watch them giggle together and cheer each other on.

Emma's form looked particularly good at the party.

At the diner.  We thought it would be more fun if the girls had their own table.  So Eric and I were sitting at the next table. I forgot to get a picture while they were eating lunch.  Since Emma's not a huge cake fan, we decided to just let the girls order dessert at the diner in lieu of the tradition birthday cake.  They all wanted ice cream.  Fine by me.

For the favors I just got a couple of those reusable plastic cups and filled them with candy.
I almost couldn't screw the lid on they were so full.  I had to strategically place the straw in so it would fit!

I put a few non-candy items in a little sheer bag that I tied to the straw.  In it there were some bubbles, a bracelet making kit, a smily face ball, eyeballs that are worn like a ring, and a sock coin purse.  The sock was the only nod to the bowling activity.  I didn't feel like trying to do a theme favor this year.
 I don't think the girls minded.  =)