For Big Brother's 5th birthday, we decided to have a Fiesta de Agua theme. Since his cumpleaños is in July, it was just the right weather for such a party. As the pictures show, there were various pools, sprinklers, tunnels, and even a Kid Wash (think Car Wash, but for the yard) that originated from a Family Fun issue we read this summer. 
Kid Wash Made by Mi Esposo (idea from Family Fun Magazine issue)
Click the foto for detailed instructions from their website. We made various deviations from the original plans based on what was available in our local hardware store. The kids had so much fun in it!
Notice the piñagua near the tree and truck. (We were too busy to get a better shot of it!)
Piñagua
The Family Fun issue also had what they called a Piñaqua, (think piñata, but this kind the dentist likes because there is no sugary candy, instead only water when it is burst) but I referred to it as a Piñagua during our party. (Again click the foto or the above link to see how Family Fun describes it!) The kids had such a good time hoping they would be the one to make a hole in the trashbag filled with water that was hanging from a tree. It took about 5 children hitting it and then they each got wet from from the piñagua. Finally it was time for water balloons.
We had the typical American hamburgers and hotdogs, but I did not get a picture of the chicken and rice and steaks that my husband had marinated and then grilled to make everyone's mouths water too! He is such a good cook and everyone enjoyed eating the non-typical South-of-the-border fare as well.We combined, as we usually do, a bit of this and a bit of that, a bit of his and a bit of mine, to have a memorable birthday party. There was English here, Spanish there, and of course some Spanglish heard too, just for good measure!
Summer birthdays can be so much fun. A lot of effort, but definitely worth it for the fellowship that was enjoyed by all.
So what should the 6th birthday bring? I am glad we have a while to plan that one! :)
Loved this post because it gave me great ideas for my girls 4th birthday in 3 weeks! I know..I should have a plan already but all I know is that she wants a mermaids and pirates theme. I was definitely going to do the water games and pool themes. Love the piñagua!!
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked it Ana! You will have plenty of time to prepare for the celebrations even starting now. Summer birthdays are the best! :) I'd love to hear about how yours goes too.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea! Love it. Makes me wish my younger son's birthday wasn't in cold November. LOL. (Older son has a summer birthday but he's getting too old for themes.)
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