Grace doesn't officially turn 2 until next Sunday, but today we had an Elmo birthday party with family and friends. We have been talking to Grace about her party for a couple weeks, so I think she was thrilled to realize that today was finally the 'big' day. Grace spent the day with my parents yesterday so I could clean and decorate the house. Later when Gracie came home she was sooo excited to see all the decorations. She went to each room and ohhed and ahhed at everything. This morning she came downstairs to see the balloons had arrived and that sent her into a dancing and jumping frenzy. It made us so happy and gitty to see our little girl so excited for her special day. And here she is....the BIRTHDAY GIRL!
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| "Say, Elmo!" |
And an Elmo birthday party isn't complete without an Elmo cake (made by a bakery shop in downtown Plainfield) and some Sesame Street decorations.
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| It was yummy! |
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| Elmo is made out of rice crispie treats :) |
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| Abby... |
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| Cookie Monster... |
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| and Ernie made an appearance! |
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| An Elmo lantern |
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| Birthday Banner! |
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| Favor bags with 'Monster' Cookies |
For lunch we had a Chili bar and Chili dogs. It was perfect on a rainy day like today. The kiddies enjoyed it at least!
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| Yum Yum |
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| Jeffrey! |
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| Joey! We missed you Taylor :( |
Grace is a very lucky girl with all of the gifts she received...a Bitty Baby, doll clothes, Bitty Baby highchair, winter coat, clothes, clothes, and more clothes, a dollhouse, and her big girl bedding! Wow! She is busy as a bee right now playing with all her new things. Gracie sat through most of the present opening and enjoyed each and every gift.
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| Gathering all her gifts together |
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| Sitting in her cool new chair |
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| Necklaces and Bracelets |
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| Loving her Bitty Baby |
Happy Happy 2nd Birthday to our Sweet Girl! Mommy and Daddy hope you enjoyed your special day. Next weekend we will be celebrating with you again! Thank you to our family and friends who came to celebrate with us today!
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| "Happy Birthday to Gracie!" |
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| Attempting to blow out her candles...daddy had to help |
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| Yummy cake :) |
