Only the Good Spy Young

Megan really, really wanted to have a birthday party this year. I really, really didn't want to have to plan one (because I am a lazy mom). But, I made a concession and just recycled the idea we used for Brooke's 10th birthday. It was a Spy party, and for the invitations I cut down a file folder so it was smaller. I stamped "TOP SECRET" on the outside, and on the inside I stapled this:

Everyone arrived in disguise. They were so funny! (Brea Johnston even had a fake mole.)


They did a fingerprinting activity, a memory game, and a "spot the missing object" game. Then I announced that we couldn't have cake, because an enemy agent had stolen it while I was at the store. I explained that I had called all of them to help solve the crime and recover the cake. I handed them an envelope with the first clue. They were so excited, and went running all over the house and neighborhood solving the clues.

Karli Farnes and Ally Megill

Once they discovered where the cake was hidden (the Hogge's house), they came back and we had cake and ice cream and Megan opened her presents. I hate making cakes, but Danika loves it, and helped by frosting it. It turned out really cute!

The whole gang

For treat bags we got some spy things from Oriental Trading--including fake mustaches!

Lindsee Fuhriman and Maddy Oyler

Karli and Emmalie Watson

Kennady Stettler and Ally

It turned out better than expected, and I think everyone had fun!