8th birthdays are a big deal. It is the year you are old enough to choose to be baptized as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and you become a big kid. When I grew up we got big parties on our 8th, 12th and 16th birthdays and we feel like that is a good tradition to continue. So, I wanted to do something that Alana wanted and would love. It was actually Auntie Amber that talked me into doing a "dog party." (thank you!) And wow did she just LOVE it! 
We started out with the invitations telling the kiddos to bring their favorite stuffed dog from home to be groomed and be a part of our dog show. Then they got to our church building (plenty of room for the dogs and kids to run around) and they bathed, combed, cut fur, and gave medicine to their pups. Next was the collar and tag making station where they made a collar out of felt, buttons and jewels. Then we had the kids sit into a circle and each kid presented and told about their dog in the middle of the circle. Then we played pass the dog to "How much is that doggie in the window?"
Then We played pin the tail on the dog.
We had some interesting placements of tails.
We started out with the invitations telling the kiddos to bring their favorite stuffed dog from home to be groomed and be a part of our dog show. Then they got to our church building (plenty of room for the dogs and kids to run around) and they bathed, combed, cut fur, and gave medicine to their pups. Next was the collar and tag making station where they made a collar out of felt, buttons and jewels. Then we had the kids sit into a circle and each kid presented and told about their dog in the middle of the circle. Then we played pass the dog to "How much is that doggie in the window?"Then We played pin the tail on the dog.We had some interesting placements of tails. (outfit from Aunt Amber, Thank you! Sooo cute!)
Time for Birthday cake,
Presents and..
Then the dog catcher showed up!!!
Happy birthday sister!
For dessert Alana wanted donuts.
Then it was time for the BIG surprise!!! 
Time to ride off into the sunset! Happy Birthday Alana!~ We love you so much. you are such an amazing girl. You bring our family so much happiness. You are such a good big sister. You sure know how to get everyone excited and hyper. You are so smart and talented and we love you more than the universe!
Time for Birthday cake,Presents and..Then the dog catcher showed up!!!Happy birthday sister!For dessert Alana wanted donuts.
Then it was time for the BIG surprise!!! Time to ride off into the sunset! Happy Birthday Alana!~ We love you so much. you are such an amazing girl. You bring our family so much happiness. You are such a good big sister. You sure know how to get everyone excited and hyper. You are so smart and talented and we love you more than the universe!
8 comments:
Yeah! Happy Birthday, what a cute birthday party!
Love you all. Cousins send birthday kisses and hugs to cousin Alana on her big 8!!
Happy Birthday Alana!!!! Wow Liza- I can hardly believe you have an EIGHT year old!!!! What a special year for Alana! Looks like it was a fabulous celebration!
Happy Birthday! My kids would have LOVED that party and it was such a doggone cute idea and fun games! You are amazing Eliza! I wish we lived closer!
Jenna
Cutest idea Eh-ver! I love how perfect this is for Alana! I bet she had so much fun! You are such a cool mom.
8 YEARS!!! My goodness! What a cute, cute bday party for a sweet girl. Great idea to do it at the church too...I may have to remember that one!
What an adorable idea for a birthday party! And just perfect for Alana. I cannot believe she's EIGHT!!!
You go girl! Both Lani and Mama for the awesome party. But the winner is Alana on that huge bike! Come back little girl!!!
Eight is GREAT!
No bones about it, that was a great party!
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