Ladoga Fish Fry, Part I

One of our neighboring small towns had their 75th annual Fish Fry this weekend.  Kevin and I were both up for some good fish (having grown up enjoying community fish frys); however, we were slightly disappointed in this one.  Live and learn.  However, they did have a great playground at the park and several rides for Camden to enjoy.  As you can tell by her face, it was a hot night...and she played hard.

She enjoyed the pony ride, but it was really two other attractions that brought her adventurous side out.  Kevin wasn't going to let her do the wall climb since the foot/hand holds were spaced so far apart for a mere 4 year old, but Camden was insistant.
 

The first hill was a breeze.  She was then hooked up to the big wall.

She took a while compared to the bigger kids, but she was steadily making her way to the top.

Well, almost.  She got to this point, heard a sound to the side and looked over/down.  She was done.  She had been concentrating so hard in making each step up, that she hadn't realized how high she had gotten.  Just one more step and she would have touched the hand, but she was done.

She made a good climb down and back over the hill.  We both had such a good time watching her push herself to meet this challenge.  And a good laugh watching her hit the "freak out" point.

Aaarrgggh...Playing Pirates

A great birthday gift from Aunt Carole to help her play pirates.  She had a whole story to go along with this picture and when I tried to move one item, she immediately corrected me.  It was exactly where it was supposed to be.  This will definitely be taken on our upcoming car trip!

Supergirl!

Fashionista!

Bling!

Last Olympic Event

The party officially ended at 5pm and most of the guests had to leave.  But another few friends came over and the remaining group headed for go-kart and pizza at Up the Creek.  It turned out to be a beautiful evening so we were able to enjoy being outside.

First race, Camden rode with her daddy.

Second race, she and ReeRee tore up the track.

Breadsticks and pennies in the pond were a great end to a great day.

Under the Sea Olympics

After cake, we headed outside for a brief game time...staying current, but keeping with the theme, we had Olympic Games with a sea theme.

We divided into teams and started things off with Camden Trivia.

You might think this team had an advantage with Camden on their bench.

But this team was slightly stacked with Camden expertise.

Next came field events. 

The Whale Toss:  One team member wears a shower cap covered in shaving cream.  Another member tosses "Whales" (generic goldfish crackers) one at a time.  After a minute, 100 points award for each whale that sticks.

Camden's team was award a 500 point handicap since ReeRee had a very short and moving target.

Mermaid Shot-Put:  Three rings with various size openings were placed at varying distances.  Mermaid dolls were tossed.  Every team member participated.  Everyone made the pool for 100 points, only Joseph and Ric made the swim ring for 300, and no competitor successful tossed a mermaid into the swim star.

We then moved on to the water events.

Water Balloon Volleyball.  Two team members held a towel with water ballon inside.  A third member stood at a distance and had to catch the balloon without popping.

Beach Ball Soccer.  A head-to-head competition between two teams.  A beach ball placed in the middle of the field, both players have a garden hose.  The first team to get the ball across the opponents goal line is awarded 200 points.  Only water could be used to advance the ball or defend the goal (or get your opponent wet).

Third place (yellow crab medal) was Team B-Cuda.  GaGa and Aunt Tammy were also on this team at various times until they each had to leave.  Bill stepped in for the final events.

Second place (blue crab medal) was Team Giant Squid.

First Place (purple crab medal) was Team Hammerhead.

Thanks to all the good sports who help make Camden's birthday party a lot more fun.