Frederick is 7

Here is Frederick hunting down presents. Emily organized all the clues and, with Thomas' help, hid them while Simon kept Frederick busy. According to Simon, Frederick knew very well that presents were being hidden as he was very excited to be locked away in his room while everyone else was racing about, setting things up. Frederick could hear all the noises and would giggle happily, obviously geeked about all the goods he was about to find littered about. (Thomas did the streamers pictured here.)
One clue told Frederick that he had to find a present hidden in bubbles. He managed without any trouble at all.
Apparently bubbles are for making beards. According to Frederick, he is Santa Claus.
Still Santa.
Thomas intently overseeing all present finding, opening and using. This is a box of LEGO that Thomas DOES NOT OWN. Thomas told me that he thought Frederick didn't "need" it.
Hmm. More LEGO that Thomas doesn't already have. Something is seriously wrong here.
Mid-Present Hunt, Frederick stops for a quick, much needed rest. Apparently Martha needs one, too.
More stuff to open--the party never stops.
Overall it was a good day (lots of cake, ice cream, fruit salad, nice weather, everyone happy) with only one near stabbing--you can't ask for much more than that from a kid's birthday party.