and party #3...

today we had caroline's 3rd 2nd birthday party here at home with her mimi, the norcrosses, and grammy jean. with the beautiful weather i am once again reminded why it's so awesome that both my kids have summer birthdays.

plans for an actual olivia cake were thwarted by the fact that our cake pan could not be located. we did miraculously locate this 3-tiered server we received as a wedding gift which served as a fine backdrop for the impromptu cupcake assortment.

it was another olivia themed bash. i was actually impressed that i could find olivia stuff. i expected to have to improvise.

oh boy.

birthday girl! the kids had fun splashing in the kiddie pool. they also ate and had cake while still in their bathing suits to keep their nice clothes clean.

serenading the birthday princess

cake!!

quentin enjoys a "target" cupcake

lilly being sassy for some reason

cookie!

now that's a scary clown

not even sure what is going on here. but it's cute.

attempting to get a nice photo of all four kids together:

fail

fail

fail

fail and on to gifts. by this time, caroline was very tired and so ready for her nap. she would partially tear the paper and then hand it to one of her eager helpers to finish opening.

mine!

new fairy wings. i wonder who would buy such green wings??

in case their were any doubts, she is a GIRL. purse, baby doll, olivia doll

and then she crashed. with the baby doll her brother picked out for her, of course.