Right before the party-goers parted... or, the last batch of photos from Elsie Mae's birthday party!

Rapunzel was locked away in her tower. In the movie, she spent lots of time painting the walls of her tower to entertain herself... for Elsie Mae's party, the girls' loft became the tower and all participants had their turn to paint the walls. This was a highlight for several of the invitees... climbing the tower and painting designs on the wall. And the girls love the loft that much more, now!

While the girls were inside having their hair braided and their faces gently "painted," the big guys took the little guys on a treasure hunt... looking for the princess's lost crown.

They had to follow carefully constructed clues... and dig around in the sand quite a bit.

I don't think they minded!

Then it was time to open presents...

and EAT!

Pigs in a blanket, apple wedges and cukes... perfect kid party food!

...SOME FAVORITE SNAPSHOTS FROM THE MORNING...

in no particular order

Just before our guests left, they collected their party favors...

they'd cut out themselves.

And then there is my favorite photo of all!

Princess Elsie Mae watching her "prince" Jason search for the treasure... her crown!

Hee hee!

For all you Americans out there...

HAVE A BLESSED THANKSGIVING ~
MAY YOU NEVER STOP COUNTING
THE INFINITE BLESSINGS
GOD HAS ABUNDANTLY BESTOWED UPON YOU.

I NEVER PLAN TO...