I decided to organize two games for the little ones. We were anticipating an age group of about 1 to 11, so I knew I had to make it basic. A lot of people suggested pin the tail on the donkey...but I just could not bring myself to do that one. To me it felt dated...but after reading about a different version of it {with a princess spin on it for my princess-loving girls}, I was sold.
Kiss-the-Frog:
Kids were blindfolded and spun three times. Addison went first and was waaaay off course. Delilah was second and you can see above what a great shot she had. Then some big kids got smart and used their hands to feel around. (Note to self: a rule to not feel around is needed). Then Nilo, our youngest guest at one year and ten days old, had a turn (w/o blindfold) and directed his dad just where to go (after observing he knew just what to do). We had a tie...Delilah and one of the older girls...so both winners received some gummy worms as a prize.
Donut On a String:
I wasn't sure about this one. I anticipated biting on and gobbling it down. Not the case. This was hilarious for all...participants and observers. The main idea: eat the donut without using your hands. They couldn't get the donuts to stop bouncing around. And they were all so intent on trying. Even Nilo wanted it (of course it was a sugary, yummy donut that he just wanted to grab)! It couldn't really be a race. Some finished, some didn't until I gave the okay to use hands. Then we passed out popsicles to help wash them down.
Playtime:
This was really what the kids wanted. Just to play and run around. And that let the adults just chat and visit.
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