is it ok to invite kids' friends over for their birthdays but to let them entertain themselves...they'll 11,10 and 9

[cutekids]

i did something similar last year although i did take em bowling first.just wondered if it's acceptable to invite their friends over and let them entertain themselves ie with WII,PLAYSTATION,etc.

obviously we'd be feeding them and doing a cake!!!

yes, definately.
my DS went to a friends for a "bayblade afternoon" and had great fun.

I'm doing exactly that on Sunday, they're bringing their bikes and I'm providing food and

NO PARTY BAGS

HOOORAY

(can you tell I hate doing party bags?)

I think at that age it's fine, though may be good idea to have something else to make it a bit 'different' to feel bday-ish

Well exactly...i mean what would you put in them anyway???!
I know I should do something birthdayish but can't think of anything....great imagination I have! I've never really been one for doing party games anyway...probably due to my own shyness in a way.Maybe if I just decorate house a bit disco ish...?

Primula, the fact that a dozen of them will be eating pizza, sausage, ice-cream and cake with be plenty birthday-ish for me. Am i a scrooge?

meltedmarsbars....how did it go?

Does anyone know if there's a WII party game that'll keep em occupied...and I could perhaps give prizes out?