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we started esther's fourth birthday party by makling the kids stand in a line as if in detention. we had to assert the ground rules and a little fear never hurt anyone.
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There was a bit of a stampede when the Pin The Tail On The Donkey competition opened. (click photo for bigger version - everyone is in motion!)
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the excitement got a bit too much for one of the parents
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the girls were made to sit in line for afternoon tea. standards couldn't be dropped just because we had friends round.
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jane made the cake which took her ages. it was brilliant and a pile of pooh.
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the birthday girl with new hat, sunglasses and face tattoo (hopefully not permanent)
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