Aug 16, 2007 5:09 AM

Summertime Fun: Water Balloons

It has become a tradition for our summer birthday parties that a water balloon free-for-all must be included in the fun. I like this kit from wishingfish.com that I saw on Uncrate. We’ll have to stock up for next year…

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It has become a tradition for our summer birthday parties that a water balloon free-for-all must be included in the fun. I like this kit from wishingfish.comthat I saw on Uncrate. We'll have to stock up for next year...

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