Ok, Abbey isn't quite 3 yet... her actual birthday isn't for another few days. We will be out of town on the actual day, so we celebrated early. It's a good thing we aren't German. According to their tradition, if you celebrate your birthday early, you won't have luck for the year. I think she'll be alright.
I gave Abbey three choices for her birthday party theme. I didn't even need to give her the choices, because I knew what she would pick. Dora. The funny thing is, she has actually only watched the TV show about 5 times. A few months ago we were at the library and she wandered over to the area that has TV show character books, and there is a large "Dora" selection. Since that day, we have read each of the "Dora" books, oh, say 7,000 times. Not that we don't love it. ;) (Sidenote... I said "no" to checking more out this past week... as Abbey told Daddy the other day, "We are taking a break from Dora books.") So we celebrated birthday #3 with Dora and Boots. Forgive me if you haven't watched the show... it was a theme party, so some of the captions might not make sense. And a HUGE thanks to my friend, Desiree for taking pictures for me.
"Backpack" and "Map:"
3!
My pink girls and me:
When we were in OK a few weeks ago, my mom asked Abbey what she liked to do... her response was "jump!" So this is what Grandpa, Grandma, Grandad and Grammy gave Abbey for her birthday:
I think she likes it.
Party guests arrive...
Getting ready to Explore:
"Who do we ask for help when we don't know which way to go? Map!"
I love that they are all looking at the map...
"Crossing" the Troll Bridge...
Love this pic of the littlest A... she was such a trooper the entire party.
Pin the Boot on "Boots:"
Go through Bubble Forest:
And we made it to Abbey's Party Snack Table! Lo Hicimos! We did it!
Oh, Miss Cynthia... you are forever a star in our book.
Ice cream cake... by far one of the easier cakes to make and decorate. Whipped cream is more forgiving than frosting! I confess that I tried to make a Dora face on the cake. I ended up with a flower.
She started blowing out the candles before we sang...
S-h-y...
It seems like such a short time ago we were celebrating her FIRST BIRTHDAY and SECOND BIRTHDAY. It's fun to look back and see the change.
Warming up with cupcakes while I cut the ice cream cake...
Happy (early) Birthday, Abbey! We love you!
2 comments:
So Cute! We had such a great time! You have to be the best party planner and decorator I know!
We love you too Abbey! Can't wait to see you soon! What a clever, inventive Mummy you have designing such an amazing party!
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