When we started talking about Kennedy's birthday the end of October/beginning of November she told us she wanted a "Green Purple" party. We weren't sure what that meant but she stayed completely consistent in her request for a "Green Purple" party. After purchasing decorations for her party I told Tim I don't know if it's what she has in mind but it will be green and purple! lol :)
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Meanwhile, Nonna had to create a green and purple birthday cake. My only suggestion was to do something with a take off of Kennedy's love for the color brown along with her love for chocolate, M&M's and suckers as well as green and purple of course. With those vague suggestions in mind Nonna came up with this amazing birthday cake creation! Grammy thought it was her favorite birthday cake so far and I have to say it might be mine as well. Regardless it was incredible and very much appreciated!
Kennedy enjoyed helping us out Saturday morning by throwing all her green and purple balloons downstairs for birthday decorations
My happy guys!
Aunt Annette and Uncle Barry are Kennedy's Godparents. Katie and Lauren are our amazing baby-sitters. The girls, especially Reagan, simply adore Michael. Their family is extremely special to us and we are so fortunate to have them living so close to us again here in Lexington!
I was getting things set out on the counter for lunch when I saw this cute little hand reaching up into the chip bowl - "Self" is a very busy little girl sometimes lol :)
Kennedy checking out her birthday treats as well as getting ready for lunch
Katie and Lauren were such good sports to eat at the small table with Kennedy and Reagan!
I need to find out what the story behind this picture was because Kennedy was obviously having a blast with Katie
Kennedy and Reagan playing with Katie and Lauren (I think they were playing giddy-up horsey as well as blasting off - not quite sure which direction they were headed before or after this picture but as you can see they were having a great time)
Kennedy loved her new large Minne Mouse from Nonna but she really loved the Minne Mouse card from Nonna that sang Happy Birthday. She carries this card all over the house saying "Minnie Mouse sing Happy Birthday to me!"
Kennedy opening her American Girl Doll (whom she has named Kennedy) from Grammy and Pop-A-Lops (sorry I don't have a picture of them - they were at the party and their presence was very much appreciated -but unfortunately Pop-A-Lops was sick and somehow I didn't get very many people pictures this year)
After presents we had cake and ice cream. Just like on her birthday day Kennedy needed to blow out the candles several times. lol :) Reagan and Heidi (or rather Silvermist) had fun helping her blow out the candles too. :)
The girls couldn't wait for Nonna to start cutting the cake so they could eat some of those yummy chocolate suckers Nonna made for the cake
Kennedy was also excited and ready to dig in to all those green and purple M&Ms in the middle of her birthday cake!
Enjoying every bite of her wonderful birthday cake
Great Uncle David, Aunt Dorothy, Great Aunt Jolene and Daddy enjoying cake and ice cream
Uncle Dan assisting Holden eat his slice (or two) of cake :)
One totally wiped out 2 year old girl after her party sleeping with her new Angelina Ballerina (from the Hamlins), her new Kennedy doll (from Grammy and Pop-A-Lops) and Minnie Mouse (from Nonna). Thank you everyone for the snuggly gifts!
Thank you Grammy, Pop-A-Lops, Nonna, Uncle Barry, Aunt Annette, Katie, Lauren, Michael, Great Uncle David, Great Aunt Jolene, Uncle Dan, Aunt Dorothy, Heidi and Holden for sharing in Kennedy's birthday celebration. The day wouldn't have been the same without all of you to share it with! Thank you also for the all the wonderful gifts! We are so blessed to have you all in our lives and appreciate everyone's efforts to share these special days in our children's lives with us!