Splish, Splash! Ella's Birthday Bash

Ella decided she wanted a pool party for her ninth birthday.  Pool parties in February require an indoor pool so we headed to the Activity and Recreating Center here in Columbia.  They have a large pool with a lazy river, a slide, and party rooms.  While the weather was actually warm that day the pool was packed.  I think the girls all had a good time swimming and were excited about getting back into the water after not being able to go to the pool for months.  They also enjoyed pizza and cake and just time laughing together.  Ella chose a beach theme to go along with the pool party idea and the girls loved the leis and other decorations.  It was a great way to celebrate Ella turning nine. 

Ella coming around the lazy river with her friends. 

Thanks to Sam for entertaining the girls during lunch.

Ella and her friends!

I had to promise to take a silly photo so I could get the serious one.  Such a fun group of girls.