I think Marie knew I couldn’t pull off a big party this year… she didn’t seek one and was more than agreeable to a few friends and a pizza. And a fruit rainbow.

I (Mama) was sporting a massive headache… so Marie, Daddy, & the brothers executed some fun games that involved raw eggs.

Yes… raw eggs.

They played this fun sponge and bucket game.

And the favorite… spin the nail polish.  Marie went first and painted one nail, then picked a color, spun it, and whomever the handle pointed at would then have to paint a nail with that color.  This person then picked a color and spun the bottle, etc., etc.  Whomever filled their 10 nails first won.  This game took almost 30 minutes and in the end, Marie won. 

They enjoyed some cupcakes that Marie frosted.  SHE thanked ME for “letting” her frost them.  Actually, her words were, “I can’t believe I’m actually getting to do this.”