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Folks are more significant than anything else in all our lives, and our families

and buddies absolutely the most significant. It seems natural that they should have an

important part in the work of any photographer. For me they have been the

starting point for an investigation of photography that has led me out in many and

varied directions.

We're not overlooking the fact that boys also enjoy

slumber parties (between us we have raised three

Lads who all enjoy sleep-overs). You can make the proper replacements for

Lads: favourite car or truck instead of stuffed animal or Barbie doll, prizes and

Sendoff goodies suitable for lads, etc. Otherwise, it's pretty much the

same-except you may get less sleep if the guests are lads, as they tend to remain

up after and likely will eat more munchies. You may also wish to read the

article we ran on November, 1998 on Super Sleep Overs.

A great slumber party starts with good planning. Over the years, our children

have had several parties so here's what we've learned to do (and not do). First

Determine how many guests and then check to be sure there is enough floor space

Don't invite too many guests;

Not all pre teens are prepared for slumber parties. It's better to check with

saving you a phone call to the parents at the center of the night and probable

embarrassment of the kid. Also check to see if any child has any special

health needs such as diabetes and ensure you're conscious of any medicines and

insulin shots that will be desired. Find out if the kid gives their own

injection or will want more than just your observance. Also find out if there

Is the child a vegetarian?

The invitations should include a list of what the kid is really to bring-sleeping

bag, pillow, pajamas, robe, slippers, a stuffed animal or their favourite Barbie,

Private things, and a torch (have a supply of extra batteries on hand). Be

view to include the pickup time for the next morning. Don't hand out the

invitations in front of girls that are not being invited to the party.

Remove all clutter from the party area, removing all breakable items. Subsequently

transform your sleeping space into a party area. Attach several brightly colored

streamers to the ceiling in the center of the place, then stretch the streamers

out to the side, twisting as you go, for form a teepee shape. Create a

Comfy area to lounge and discuss by piling pillows in all shapes, sizes, and

Shades from throughout the house into a enormous squishy mound. Place a nightlight in the

Toilet and keep halls lit.

It is also

Great to clarify the "rules of the house" - no screaming, jumping on the

furniture, no television after the video, only one individual in the toilet at a

Reassure the girls that if

they want you (the parent), you will be nearby. If they desire you (the parent) to

go away, forget it-you will be nearby."

You'll must plan on some late-night munchies.

child ahead of time just how much they may eat. Also request the parents of any

other kid with diabetes to instruct their kid. Great assortments are miniature,

quartered sandwiches, mini-bagels spread with low fat cream cheese, cherry

tomatoes, baby carrots, popcorn, pretzels, small plastic bottles of spring

water, etc.

Plan on several games for example a stuffed animal (or Barbie) race-line the creatures

(or dolls) upwards at the "starting line," then place pieces of coloured paper to mark

off 15 to 20 spaces on the flooring. Shuffle a deck of cards.

Man, then have them transfer their creature the number of spaces shown on the card.

An ace counts as 1; king, queen, or jack need to start at the start line or go

back to the start line until the next turn. The owner of the first creature or

Face painting is always entertaining. Face paints are available at most costume or avocation

Stores. Have a teenaged sister or neighbor hired to help create hearts, flowers,

Be sure to provide a mirror consequently

They're able to see what's being done. When it's time for lights out, tissues and cold

cream will easily wipe off the paints so they don't stain their sleeping

Flashlight limbo will get lots of laughs. Turn off the lights and have someone

shine a torch straight out, about 3 feet off the floor. Turn on some

"Amazing" music and have the girls take turns "limboing" under the beam without

If any part of

her body touches the beam of light, she is out.