Birthday Time

I’m so behind on blogging-every time I get on the computer it seems I’m making cards, birth announcements, etc… I just haven’t had time to update my personal blog.  So I’m making the time today to do it before I forget stuff. 

So  this year we decided to to join the girls parties together-I’m so glad we did-even though they are almost 2 months apart.  It was nice to get everything done and now I don’t have to worry about another party in October-which is crazy month for us anyway.  So a pool party was already planned, but the girls had two different themes.  Blakely had mermaids and Lilly had fairies-aka Tinker Bell.  Well of course it hasn’t rained in weeks or maybe months…who knows, but it decided to rain and storm 15 minutes before the party started and it continued to thunder for the next 30 minutes-so the rule is that you can’t swim until 30 minutes after the thunder has stopped….ughhh.  Well there was no swimming involved at the girls swim party.  So we moved on to plan b-there was actually no plan b but hey the kids didn’t know that.  We ate, did cupcakes, opened presents and then out of nowhere came the camp site person with his banjo to save the party.  He sang great kid songs and the kids danced and had the best time-Yeah for the mysterious banjo player-you were a life saver.  Then we decided to move the party to the play area and of course after being there 5 or so minutes another downpour comes-so party was over early, but I think everyone had a great time.  I know the girls had a wonderful time.  We did have a few melt downs over presents-aka Lilly, but it was great sharing their party since they are so young.  I think we might do it again next year.

Blakely and Her Jessie-from my mom and dad Lilly and her Buzz from my mom and dadBirthday GirlsRachel and Blakely Sweet Girls-Bella, Aubrey, Rachel, Blakely and Lilly  Bryzen and Aubrey Little LillyAnna Kate and Caroline A little shy with all the singing just to her  Making a wish Not sure want to think

She liked blowing it out thoughOur neighbors the Browns Julia, Tatum and Blakely Anna Kate, Olivia Grace, Caroline, Carlee and Aubrey Opening Presents Our Little Melt Down-over a present of course and more presents…I love this sweet little picture  The two Lilly’s-we call her big Lillie but her name is actually Lillian-look at her precious face.  The Life Saver of the Party-The Banjo PlayerAll the girls having fun  Enjoying the music  Some songs they knew and some they didn’t, but they didn’t seem to care.   Our little dancerThanks so much to Jennifer for taking pictures at the party it was so nice not having to worry about taking pictures!!!

Below are all the decoration pictures

Blakely’s Birthday InvitationThe Back of Blakely’s Card  Blakely’s Thank You Cards Lilly’s Birthday Invitation Lilly’s Thank You CardMy attempt at making a cupcake stand with the cupcake toppers Flower Bell Wand Favors Mermaid Bottle Cap Necklace Favors-Brown haired girls had brown hair-boys had pirates The Wands at the party Lilly’s Birthday Banner Blakely’s Birthday Banner