We called it a backyard birthday bash, and a bash it was indeed. Alaina was looking forward to her birthday party for weeks, ever since we told her about it. She would say, "Birthday comin'" with a sneaky little look like she didn't know what it would be all about, but she was POSITIVE it would be FUN!
Bless her heart, Alaina had the most fun on her special day. I think her friends did too! Her BFF Aislynn is STILL talking about Alaina's birthday party. Her mama Kim tells me about how Aislynn still sings happy birthday to her and talks of her birthday party. This event seems to be the highlight of Aislynn's year! Haha :)
So the plan was to have the kids play outside in the backyard for the majority of the time. But the stinky weather decided to put a damper on our well made plans. It started POURING rain 3 hours before her party, while Adam & I were out getting the balloons. I stared out the window for about 2 hours, my blood pressure rising with each passing minute. Also worth mentioning, Adam had "staged" the backyard before the rain hit. He set up games, the mini-bounce house was blown up, lawn chairs were strategically placed, etc. All of this had to be frantically taken down and stuffed in the garage when it started raining. Luckily, we cleaned out our garage and rented tables/chairs to put in there so that people were able to congregate without getting wet. But don't you worry because even a monsoon couldn't have rained out Alaina's birthday party! It was ON like Donkey Kong (as Adam says). And thankfully, the rain stopped before the party started. We just had the mud to contend with. Nothing a little swiffer wet jet can't handle!
Here are some pics of Alaina's backyard birthday bash - mostly of the bounce house. Enjoy!
4 of the Fab 5 (Emma, Aislynn, Parker & Alaina - Nate couldn't make it, bummer)
Oh, and I guess you could say that we had a sweet, fruit-themed party. Her BD invitation said "Someone berry sweet is turning two..." We opted for this theme because, well, Alaina is as sweet as can be, and the kid LOVES fruit. For her party, we had sweets and fruit trays galore (which I neglected to photograph). Also making a brief appearance was a CFA nugget platter (Alaina's fave), along with 2 Publix sandwich platters. For dessert, our birthday girl enjoyed a big bowl of strawberry sorbet (another fave). Since she has dairy intolerances, cake was out. Her friends had ice cream sundae's, and I didn't hear anyone complaining!
Of course we sang "Happy birthday" to the birthday girl. It was a special moment because this year Alaina knew what was going on. We had been practicing the birthday song, and she recognized it as people started to belt out the tune. Alaina's big eyes lit up as all eyes were on her.
Not only did voices harmoniously sound to the tune of Happy Birthday, but out of the crowd came mama with a special treat! Could this day get any better?
Her boyfriend Ryder jumped at the chance to assist her in blowing out the candles :)
Alaina with her "Party Planners" ;)
After the party died down, it was gift-opening time. Alaina decided her task was so big that she needed an assistant. Aislynn to the rescue!
Alaina is one lucky duck. She was beyond blessed by her generous friends and family.
Just like her mama, she was thrilled to receive her very own...
"VA-TOMB-TEANER!!"
Lastly, it wouldn't be a birthday - or any day, for that matter - without squeezing Daisy's neck.
Only 10 months or so until Alaina's 3rd birthday!!!
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