For Ariel's second birthday, "we" decided to attempt a friend toddler party this year. The theme was Elmo meets The Balloon Tree; the first being Ariel's favourite character and the latter one of her favourite books. The afternoon event went surprisingly well! No squabbles, fuss and barely any mess. I think we hosted some of the most well-behaved toddlers I have ever seen, if I dare say so myself. Ariel was overjoyed and a good time was had by all!
After the afternoon event, my brother the photographer (check out his website: http://www.bradmcfarlane.ca ), his family and my parents came over for dinner to celebrate. Let the photo slideshow begin:
Parent table, wine included
toddler snack table
Elmo and Cookie Monster made an appearance
The scene is set
Enter guests
Kyla, in true toddler fashion, scarfing down all the vegetables her mom swears she won't eat at home
Ariel, hoarding balloons (luckily, there were lots!)
Grandma & Grandpa McFarlane
A Meeting of the Minds: concerned for the dogs outside
Jacob got the stripe memo
Juice break
Three sister/cousins, soon to be four! (woah, woah, Alexis is pregnant, don't get excited)
Hooray!
What you can't see is my exuberant singing and dancing in the background, getting Ariel all worked up
Elyse has had just about enough, Isla looks worried, and Ariel is just a birthday girl and she's on fire
Enter Brad, the photographer:
Elyse - 6 months old
Mastering the Art of Hand-Catching
Sophie and Stacy
Birthday sandbox
Feeling the sand between her toes
Cousin hugs
Standard Kianna-Ariel cousin dance party
I am 2!
The Partying continued the next day with Grandma and Grandad at Sunday Dinner:
Ariel singing Happy Birthday to herself!
A happy end to a wonderful weekend
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