Very Belated Birthday Recap

My motto (seriously) is: Better Late Than Never! That being said, here is my waaay over due post about the kids birthday party!! In November 2011 we went to the Veteran's Day Parade (our favorite Tallahassee parade by far!), Connor was in awe of "the man on stilts." His interest continued as he went to a couple other parades and then the circus. Around that time Layla became obsessed with a big, soft, fuzzy elephant that we've had since Connor was a baby. She carried that elephant everywhere and even got 2 little baby elephants to go along with Mama elephant. And there it was, their birthday party theme was born...The CIRCUS!! We tried desperately to get "the man on stilts" but he was very busy with the FSU Circus, so we went with a face painting clown instead....just as big of a hit! Our friend, Malcolm Hosford did some amazing art work for the party (second year in a row we've been so fortunate), had a few games (that didn’t work out quite as I had planned...oh well:) and classic circus/carnival food! The kids had a blast, and it was a beautiful day...what more could we ask for!?! My Aunt Jan, Aunt Chrissy and friend, Jessica took so many amazing pics it's going to be hard to narrow them down. There are lots! Enjoy!!

First up.....my beautiful birthday girl and boy!!

The food!!!

Thank you, Nana, for these wonderful cupcakes and Auntie Jan for cutting out each and every cupcake wrapper! :)

Circus art by Malcolm (also doubled as one of the party activities: Feed the Elephant)!

Daddy and Joey workin the popcorn machine!

The amazing balloon arch my amazing husband spent 2 hours putting together!

Greeting guests and Layla gladly accepting gifts! ;)

All our wonderful family and friends who came out to share in the day!

One of my favorite photos from the day. My grandma (left), Charlie's grandma (right). Both 90 years old and both amazing!!

We miss you Katie and Colson!!!!

Sweet cousin Sophie

The face painting begins!!

Waiting and watching so patiently!!

Layla loved her balloon art wings....so did Nana! ;)












Hope everyone is enjoying their summer as much as we are! More on that soon (hopefully before winter time rolls around! ;)