2nd Annual Harry Potter Party

Well, Harry is now apparently 36 years old. :)

I was a little hesitant to throw our Harry Potter party this year because 1.) I'm still in move recovery mode in some ways, and 2.) Because nothing says, "What a creepy new move in..." like getting a balloon owl on your door step from someone you hardly know inviting you to dress like a wizard and come eat cake in honor of a fictional character's fictional birthday.

But I just couldn't help myself. So glad too, because we had a lot of fun and it didn't require much effort because most of the stuff we had from last year. None of our guests had read all of the books, but they played along pretty well!

The games required a little more thought this year because we made it a family party instead of just an adult party. The kids seemed to think it was great, so we'll use these again next year along with a couple additions! 

They had a race to see who could "put the socks on Dobby" the fastest. The kids put as many socks as they could on their Dad's feet.





 And the kids tried to see who could keep their balloons in the air the longest by tapping them with a wand and saying, "wingardium leviosa!" Although, the best part about the balloons was watching little Austin's talons come out! I don't know about you, but when I was a kid popping balloons was kind of scary. This little three-year-old hunted down every single one with a crazy smile on his face and he dug those little nails in until each of them were good and popped. We'd all be talking and here a loud "Pop!" and say, "Well...we know where Austin is..." It was hysterical.


Cake, pumpkin pasties, and chocolate frogs. Mmm...



These cute girls requested a photo with Spencer. :)


 That face!



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