Cleopatra's birthday party

On Sunday, we had Reina's Cleopatra-themed birthday party.  It was exhausting and the kids blew threw all of my planned activities within the first 20 minute (of the 2 hour party - next year Glenn says we are putting 90 minutes on the invitations), but everyone had a great time.  

To fulfill the Cleopatra theme, we had to get a little creative.  I wasn't sure how to throw a party around the theme of a queen who may not have been the nicest person on the planet and certainly made a dramatic exit.  We ended up going more Egyptian than strictly Cleopatrian but when Reina becomes a world famous archaeologist, she can throw her own historically accurate birthday celebration.  

So here's what we did: 

One pyramid made out of rice krispies.  It had a rough-hewn look and leaned a little bit.  It's how I imagine the real pyramids must've looked when they were being constructed, except they weren't as delicious.

Cleopatra (notice the eyeliner and eye shadow?) blowing out six candles.

 We also had several mummies roaming around the house, thanks to Glenn and his toilet paper skills.

Glenn took his mummy duties very seriously.  Good thing TP is breathable.

Reina's BFF and his perfect mummy imitation.

The party guests made Egyptian collar necklaces thanks to some stick-on jewels and a bunch of gold poster board. My original plan involved bracelets made toilet paper rolls, jewels and a big can of gold spray paint. After an hour at the craft store, I psyched myself out and settled on something that didn't involve a big can of gold spray paint.  The new carpet thanks me. 

Besides the rice krispie pyramid, we also had a Lego pyramid courtesy of big brother.  Of course, no Egyptian era pyramid is complete without a couple of storm troopers to guard the entrance. 

So the party was a success.  The birthday girl was happy.  All of the party-goers went home wearing eye liner and talking about lots of toilet paper.  So far we haven't had any calls from confused parents.  Glenn took a nap before the last party guest left.  Will was a big help bother before and after the party.  The birthday girl enjoyed her day and already has big plans for next year.