Priya's 2nd Birthday Party

Before I get into the party details I just wanted to make sure and note that per tradition Aaron took a day off to spend with Priya for her birthday.  We took the kids to This Is The Place Park.  It was so much fun and the kids really love everything we did as a family. 

From the moment Priya got up she knew it was a day for her.  We kept the party simple and only invited family with the exception of one of Priya's best friends.  We did a Tinkerbell/fairy theme and she was very into it. 

Cousin Whitter came early to the party and Priya loved the gift Whitley brought her.

We served pancakes for Priya's dinner because pancakes are her favorite.  I had a picture but lost it when my phone broke down on me.  We cooked up with pancakes with Purple party sprinkles adding a little flare for the party.  She was crazy about them and so was everyone else.  It was a labor of love to make that kind of meal for everyone but I knew our guest were the most patient, easy going people that I wasn't concerned about it.  

Addison was also pretty excited about the fairy wings.  While Porter refused to wear his.  Porter went into hiding when our house go crowded.  He hates crowds so he parked his behind in front of the Tinkerbell movie and stayed put most of the night. 

Opening presents. 

The guests:

When she started to get clothes she had to try them all on.  It was not an option.  You'll notice by the end of this post she's in a completely different outfit. 

A soft fuzzy princess blanket that she now sleeps with every night.  She still snuggles her baby blanket but this one is actually big enough to cover her body.  I'm grateful my Mom knew this was something Priya would love and need.  It's been a big help with bedtime. 

All night long Priya begged for her cupcakes.  I kept telling her she had to wait after opening presents I asked, "Priya do you want a cupcake?" and I will forever remember the excitement as she threw he arms up in the air and ran from the front room to the kitchen with her arms in the air squealing with delight.  My girl loves her cake...like mother...like daughter. 

Friends 

While I was researching possible big gifts for Priya this Little People Disney Princess castle showed up #1 in multiple toy review for her age group so we decided it was the winner.  As you can see Grandma Judy thought so as well.  It has proved to be worth every penny.  It's such a cute toy! 

We had fun decorating and the canopy we put up in the kitchen is still up a month later.  Priya comes down each morning to say, "Beautiful star for me!" then she spins around dancing underneath it.  Melts my heart every time.  

The after party. 

Throwing this girl a party was the most fun I've had in a long time.  She loved every little bit of it!