Saturday, August 23, 2008

The birthday party

Today was the big party day! It really couldn't have gone any better. Everyone had a blast! Eleanor went to bed still talking about the candles and the singing and, of course, the CAKE!

Robin was awesome enough to take pictures for us, so I didn't have to stress about it. She even took some family photos for us, which was something I've been dying to have done. Thanks so much, Robin!!

Eleanor's friend, Ava.


Daddy helping with craft time.

The cake, which I bought at Costco, and decorated with my sister yesterday.

Blowing out the candles. I was there too, but, unfortunately, I made a pretty poor shirt choice, and we got some awesome shots of my breasts. Oops.

Okay, there were a lot of other kids there, I promise. But I have to cut the pictures off somewhere! :)

11 comments:

Kimberly said...

Happy Birthday Eleanor!! That last shot of her is gorgeous! And good job on the cake!

Robin said...

You're welcome! It's easy to take good pictures when you have cute subjects.

I love Eleanor's face in the one of her eating the cake.

I think moms always like the picture better than the person who takes them, don't you agree?

GG said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ELEANOR!!!!! Sure looks like a great party! I love the party dress and the photo of the BIG cake bite!! How precious!! Did you have the party at your home or somewhere else?

Lisa said...

Happy Birthday Miss Eleanor!  I love the cake!  Great job mom.Oh and I LOVE the picture of you guys kissing Eleanor (b&w one)... blow that one up and frame it!!  I love it!ps...I'm sure you don't want to be reminded of Jared leaving, but Adam wanted to know (and me too!) if you once you guys are down here if you would like to come to stay at our house for a weekend...maybe a little get away for you and Eleanor??  Anyway, I know we will be heading to g-town for the yam fest... so at least maybe we will see you in October?! 

Lisa said...

Happy Birthday Miss Eleanor!  I love the cake!  Great job mom.Oh and I LOVE the picture of you guys kissing Eleanor (b&w one)... blow that one up and frame it!!  I love it!ps...I'm sure you don't want to be reminded of Jared leaving, but Adam wanted to know (and me too!) if you once you guys are down here if you would like to come to stay at our house for a weekend...maybe a little get away for you and Eleanor??  Anyway, I know we will be heading to g-town for the yam fest... so at least maybe we will see you in October?! 

Angela said...

beautiful pics! sorry we were unable to come. :( Happy Birthday Eleanor!

starfitch said...

Great party! I love the family pictures, Robin did a great job. The cake looks so yummy! That's a great tip for future photo ops...bend over in front of mirror before final wardrobe choice. :-)

Shana-Lynn said...

Happy Birthday Eleanor! Her party looks amazing and Robin did a great job on the pictures. I absolutely love the last one...you need to blow that one UP!!

And the cake looks yummy!!

Vicki said...

What great pictures!! I wish I could have been there. It looks like it was a lot of fun. You did a good job on the cake too. It looks yummy. :)
Happy Birthday Eleanon, Big #2!!

Janice said...

What a great birthday celebration!! Your family photos are beautiful! And the cake is awesome!

Wendy said...

Am I the only one who laughed out loud about the pic of your boobs? I mean really... don't we all have a few of those pics that we have to cut ourselves out of?
Seriously- love all of the pics. THey are great, and I am sure you will keep them close to you!