Pinata for Papa

About a month before Papa Foley's birthday, Ava decided that he would really like it if we made him a pinata for his birthday. We decided on a big smiley face because papa likes to say "happy, happy" and I thought it would be easiest for our fist pinata to be made with one color.
After a coat of paper mache. . .

Dry and ready to decorate. . .

Decorating. . .

Filling with goodies. . .

Finished. . .

Giving to Papa. . .