In mid-September our friend invited us to a surprise party for their two daughters. It was also a surprise for our kids because we did not told them that we were attending a birthday party of their friends. We have done this before and they were completely surprised that we pulled a trick on them. This time, we said that we will see if the girls would like to come and play tennis with us and they were excited about it. When we got there, they saw some kids in their classes getting off their car and they immediately got the message.
I admire their Mom for getting this surprise party a secret because I am sure could not pull it off if I were her lol. They created a diversion for the girls, they were at their friend's house until the party is ready to start with all their friends there waiting for them. It was funny seeing their reaction.
It's awesome when you have a swimming pool in your backyard because it is a great entertainment for the kids. My kids didn't know that I packed them their swimsuits but they were delighted when I handed them the beach bag containing what they need to join the fun.
It was really a fun surprise for everybody. Even the adults have enjoyed the party. Thanks to the Mascio family for inviting us over to their new home.
I also want to share this great book that Wisdom Tales have sent me for my kids to read and reflect on. It is called Talking to God, it is about the list of prayers for children from the world's religion.
An award winning author and illustrator, Demi, shows in this book how Jews, Christians, and Muslims pray. Also included are prayers for Hindus, Buddhists, Taoists, and Shintoists. There is also prayers from African and American Indians.
I love the fact that Demi also included an appendix with notes on the the prayers and illustrations. She described clearly what the prayer is about and also the illustrations.
My son's favorite prayer are the Taoism and Shintoism. They are short but precise, direct to the point and very easy to understand for little kids.
Taoism Prayer:" In dealing with others, know how to be gentle and kind" (Lao Tzu)
Shintoism Prayer :O spirits, wash away my sins from me" (Traditional Prayer)
Disclosure: The owner of this blog was NOT financially compensated to write this review. I was provided with the complimentary product/s mentioned for testing purposes and to help me facilitate this review but opinions are my own.
It looks like they had a great time! That looks like a great book, too.
ReplyDeleteThese photos bring back so many memories of my youth and swimming parties with friends. What a wonderful event for them!
ReplyDeleteThe book - I LOVE that it is inclusive of all religions!
As a spiritualist, I believe we all should embrace each other's beliefs!
Great review and the pool party looks like it was fun! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteI love that this book discusses various religions. We can all coexist while loving our differences and each other.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like an amazing party! I'm sure you all had a great time. Surprise parties are always so nice. That book is really awesome, it would be a nice gift for the kids.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a lot of fun. I'm sure everyone had a great time too. I wish I had a pool at my home. I know the kids would use it a lot.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing and fun surprise! I am going to have to check out this book, it looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like they are having a blast. I love seeing them enjoying swimming.
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