10/24/2009

Here's the homemade Elmo Cupcake Cake that I made for Alexa's party! I dreamed this up in my head one night when I couldn't sleep. His pupils are Oreo cookies and for his mouth I frosted a Fruit Roll-Up. If I tried to frost over the red, I would have just smeared it. The Fruit Roll-Up allowed me to just lay the mouth where I wanted it and then I outlined it. Everyone liked it at the party, but nobody wanted to eat the cupcakes because they didn't want to ruin the cake!

It's Party Time! I drew and colored this poster for Alexa. She loved it!

We were trying to get a nice family picture, but I guess the balloons are too much of a distraction.

We had an Elmo themed birthday party since he is Alexa's favorite little monster.

Pat is one of Alexa's caregivers at daycare.

This is Ms. Tierra with baby Jayah. She is Gavin's teacher at daycare.

Alexa's friends, Colin and Patrick, are decorating pumpkins with their mom.

Our friends Elizabeth, Morgan, and Bella are having fun.

Jimmy looks so cute in his Elmo party hat!

We had such a good turnout for the party. I couldn't believe how many friends Alexa has for only being 2 years old! She is such a lucky girl!

We got small pumpkins for all the kids to decorate with stickers and markers. Then they got to take their pumpkin home with them after the party.

Bella is writing her name on the pumpkin.

Gavin with his good buddy, Truitt

Our friend Kristie

Here's Gavin's girlfriend, Keilan! Isn't she beautiful?

Gavin with Grandpa Calvin

Gavin was such a good (but tired) little boy during the whole birthday party.

We couldn't believe how many nice gifts that Alexa received for her birthday. She got so many wonderful toys, books, and clothes. She loves everything!

Our friends Amanda and Wyatt

Our friends Lauren and Truitt

Alexa liked it when everybody sang "Happy Birthday."

She did a great job blowing out the candle.

The Parker Family

Gavin liked the birthday cake!

Pat is reading a story to the children.

Jody and Andrea are Alexa's teachers from daycare.

Alexa's friend, Millie

Alexa is giving Millie a kiss goodbye.

Alexa is playing under the pool table with Andrea.

Today was Mommy's 28th birthday. Alexa is the best birthday present ever!

(My birthday is Oct 24th and Alexa's is Oct 25th)

This is at home after the party. Alexa had a great time but now she is enjoying relaxing on her new pillow and blanket that was made by Keilan's mom, Kristin.