Henri turned 7 yesterday.
We gathered a few of his friends who were also holidaying down our way. With siblings this resulted in a casual treehouse party for 12.
The older boys organised a treasure hunt which led the children to the treehouse. Once there, a game of pass-the-parcel was orchestrated in the enclosed part of the treehouse on the second floor, again by the older boys.
After a main course of BBQ sausages and lamb chops, impromptu pyramids were constructed and wheelbarrow races run.
It makes me immensely happy to see children enjoying the great outdoors and creating their own fun.
Hide and seek took place, and Max hosted some running races for the assembled two year olds. Meanwhile we adults enjoyed a catch up and a glass of wine as the sun set.
Birthday cake was individual pavlovas. Notice how Adelaide has her eyes firmly on the prize.
This one loves her food. I'd go as far as to say she is a little glutton. She polished off this rather sizeable serve of pavlova with no second thoughts.
Lolly bags were given out a little early by enthusiastic Henri, so there was even more sugar consumed before the party came to an end. It was only the dropping temperatures that called an end to proceedings.
All in all, it was a very happy night, and the children had lots of fun.
What an amazing treehouse! It certainly puts the few straggly bits of wood masquerading as a platform in our tree to shame. Lucky Henri - it's the perfect theme for a 7 year old boy's party.
Posted by: Heidi B | Thursday, January 05, 2012 at 08:42 PM
How lovely! Happy Birthday to Henri. It looks like he celebrated well.
Posted by: Clare | Thursday, January 05, 2012 at 11:56 PM
What a beautiful site for a b-day party! It looks like they really had a great time! Happy birthday to Henri!
Posted by: Daniela | Friday, January 06, 2012 at 12:40 AM
I've just posted about my son's 7th birthday too. Looks like a wonderful day - what a spectacular treehouse!
Posted by: Amelia | Friday, January 06, 2012 at 11:13 PM
treehouse, sausage, pavlova! sounds like a perfect party for me, a 37 year old! xo amy
Posted by: Amy | Sunday, January 08, 2012 at 03:39 AM
Happy belated birthday to Henry. Looks like you had a great day!
Posted by: Sophie | Monday, January 09, 2012 at 07:14 PM
It makes me kind of wish I was 7 again. What a great day Kris. Happy Birthday Henri.
Posted by: Jen | Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 01:25 PM
Now that's a treehouse, with a capital T! What a lovely birthday party..Happy Birthday to Henri.
Posted by: Jenny M | Thursday, January 19, 2012 at 04:21 PM
Hello Kristine... just wanted to say hi and that I miss your lovely posts! I hope you're doing well... Daniela
Posted by: Daniela | Friday, February 24, 2012 at 04:16 AM
Hi Kristine,
I am missing your beautiful sewing and inspirational photos.
I hope all is well with your family.
Amellia
Posted by: Amellia Grosser | Friday, February 24, 2012 at 07:32 PM