Last week I started telling Taylor that she was having a birthday party Saturday. She didn’t quite understand until we brought out the plates and napkins and then ‘I Elmo Party’ was a frequent statement from her. Come Saturday, she was so excited but had no clue what she was really supposed to be excited about. Let’s just say that she was thrilled when she got to Gymboree and saw what her Elmo party really was. This year we had a combined birthday party with Graham and Leili since all the kids are only 8 days apart.
Graham’s mom made these adorable Elmo and Cookie Monster cupcakes. Not only were they super cute, they were yummy too!
so excited she had no clue where to start ~ loving music time ~ walking up the birthday candle with Daddy
Ella’s turn on the candle ~ row boat with Elena
Leili, Graham, and Taylor ~ Yummy red frosting! ~ Ashley & Rebel
Daddy time – Chad & Ella, Chris & Taylor, and Whit & Carter
Bubble time was a BIG hit!
After Gymboree, we headed back to the house for dinner with friends and family. Thank goodness for a beautiful day because the kids barely stopped to eat they were having so much fun outside. Chris insisted We got Taylor a truck for her birthday, but Chris’ parents also brought over the Power Wheels tractor they got her. Taylor didn’t know which toy to go to first but the tractor won.(I don’t blame her, it’s pretty cool!) It didn’t take long for these vehicles to get moved to the grass and filled with kids.
choices ~ Taylor thinks you have to push on your foot to get it to move ~ finally giving it some gas
Taylor really got into the concept of reading cards and opening presents, but still has a hard time with not being able to play with each item right away. She got lots of fun new toys and we can’t wait for warmer weather to use some of her new sprinkler toys! We ended the night with a cookie cake(much appreciated by the adults). It was such a wonderful day that Taylor has been asking for ‘Elmo Party’ each day since.
Thank you to everyone who helped make her day so special!
ps. anyone want to come over and play princess dress up since Mommy doesn’t fit into the clothes too well????
1 comment:
That looks like a fun birthday! Those cupcakes were awesome! I am starting to feel the pressure of birthday party planning - and I'm on the very first one! I figure this one will be the easiest because Canaan will have no idea what is going on.
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