Saturday, May 14, 2011

olivia’s 2nd birthday party!

today was great!  it started off pretty chilly but ended up being just warm enough to enjoy being outside!  we had o’s party at trinity and that’s probably the best decision i’ve made all year!  natalie did a great job on the invitations!Olivia Invitation[1] before the party o got to play with her new kitchen!  this thing was a BIG hit!  she and gg played before the party and then o played with it from the time we got home until she went to bed!IMG_9249 IMG_9250 we ended up moving the party from the gym to the playground b/c the gym was suppose to be under renovation.  turns out the contractors couldn’t start yet but i decided to keep it on the playground.  despite the chilly temps i think it worked out better!  we had this sign directing our guests away from the gym and to the playground.  and then the back was our good-bye to our guests.  i’m not sure anyone saw these but i tried! IMG_9263 IMG_9265 o got some good playtime in before her friends arrived!IMG_9326 IMG_9271 IMG_9267 IMG_9268 and then the party started.  even the cat in the hat came!   IMG_9272

IMG_9279 IMG_9299IMG_9280 IMG_9277IMG_9281 IMG_9287 IMG_9288 IMG_9294 IMG_9297after playing for a while we moved into the wharf (youth area) for cake and presents!  IMG_9253 IMG_9255 IMG_9304photoIMG_9306IMG_9308IMG_9309IMG_9311IMG_9312IMG_9313

donna at sweet treats baking did the cookies and then we also had goldfish (to represent the fish in the book.)  IMG_9257        i know olivia had a BLAST and i hope her friends did to!  i also need to thank my aunt linda for making o’s dress!  i just love it!  :)

7 comments:

  1. Jessie,
    What a fun party! The pics, dress, invites, cookies and cake are so cute! You out did yourself momma! I bet O had a great time.
    Brandi

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  2. You did a great job on the party. Everything is so cute. I love Olivia's dress.

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  3. Yes, this was an adorable party!! Natalie did an awesome job on the invitations, and I love how clever your chalkboards were! Everything...her dress! The cake! So cute! SO glad we were able to come see you guys, even if just for a sec! :) Happy Birthday, Olivia!

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  4. I'm so glad you used Donna. She is wonderful! Great job again!

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  5. Happy birthday, Olivia! Looks like everyone had big fun - how cool is it that the Cat in the Hat came too! So creative & cute. =)

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  6. Very cute party! And I love her dress too! The invitation was perfect!

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  7. Jessie,

    Everything was so CUTE!! The invites are adorable...I just love cat in the hat! Thanks for letting me do the cookies...so fun!!!
    Donna

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