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I was so on top of things that I never got them in the mail! So people that we saw received an invitation in person, but all the other guests got a text invitation. Classy, I know.
Elmo also made appearances in the cake, a balloon, plates, napkins, and wall decals (thanks to Groupon for the gear)! There is a 50/50 chance that Abby will have an Elmo first birthday party in 6 months. My desire to have a full out pink party may win out though! I served Jill's pizza rolls (adding peppercinis in some & fresh basil in all of them) and some other snacks. The pizza rolls were a huge hit!
Juggling 2 kiddos, guests, and a 2 year old playing in the pool is not an easy feat. Thankfully everyone helped. Abby was passed around and entertained by all. Wrapping paper and cardboard boxes magically found their way to the recycle bin thanks to the Motos. And the icing on the cake (pun intended)? Shauna playing with my babies after the party, making clean up SO MUCH EASIER on me!
Grant did a much better job eating cake this year! He still used his hands (mostly to put the cake on the spoon) and ended up with some on his face, yes, but it was a MUCH cleaner affair than last year.
Party pics:
Blowing out candles:
Some of the baby whisperers: (this does NOT include my mom. Abby loved Rose the next day in Red Oak, but she pouted and cried at the sight of her at Grant's party!!!)
Guests:
Pool fun:
Eating cake with less mess than last year:
Grant's favorite new toys!!
