We had so much family in town due to all the things going on the weekend of Ashlyn's birthday that we had a family party for her Sunday afternoon. It went well! I felt super exhausted once everything was overwith, it was a lot of work! We had everyone over for dinner while Ashlyn "slept" (of course she didn't sleep a wink all day long. Is this what kids always do on a day you really want them to be in a good mood?)
Then once she got up it was time to party!
I made this banner (thanks to Amber's cricut!)!
I made this banner (thanks to Amber's cricut!)! The whole party theme was rainbows and polka dots.
We lit the candle and I brought it over...Ashlyn was so intrigued with why everyone was singing together all of a sudden. She also thought the lit candle was really cool. You can see who actually blew out her candle: ha ha
I totally thought she would dig right into the cake, since she always has such an urge to put EVERYTHING in her mouth! I was super wrong! She wouldn't hardly touch it! Maybe because it was a funky rainbow cake? Or she just didn't understand that she was actually allowed to make a mess? It was pretty funny. And anti-climatic!
She finally ate a little! She loved to squish the frosting between her fingers!
She did do a lot of clapping for herself
And she did an awesome job of smearing it allll over her hair. So right after cake was over she got to have a bath (perfect for her party--she is a bath lover!)
Since I knew I wanted to do everything in rainbows I was searching for an awesome rainbow cake recipe. I found a different one that I was originally going to do with a bunch of layers all in the different colors, but it was more time consuming and time wasn't something I had that weekend! So I tried this one and it actually turned out SO COOL! 
I totally thought she would dig right into the cake, since she always has such an urge to put EVERYTHING in her mouth! I was super wrong! She wouldn't hardly touch it! Maybe because it was a funky rainbow cake? Or she just didn't understand that she was actually allowed to make a mess? It was pretty funny. And anti-climatic!She finally ate a little! She loved to squish the frosting between her fingers!
She did do a lot of clapping for herself
And she did an awesome job of smearing it allll over her hair. So right after cake was over she got to have a bath (perfect for her party--she is a bath lover!)
Since I knew I wanted to do everything in rainbows I was searching for an awesome rainbow cake recipe. I found a different one that I was originally going to do with a bunch of layers all in the different colors, but it was more time consuming and time wasn't something I had that weekend! So I tried this one and it actually turned out SO COOL! 
This picture of course needs to be framed and hung on my Dad's wall. 
After bathtime (including hair washing and combing out which is always a party in itself) Ashlyn got to open presents! She got soo many presents! She was spoiled. Although do you consider it spoiled when you think really, they are the sweetest girl and deserve every one? Grandma and Grandpa, Nana, Mom and Dad, and even Great Grandma Swackenberg had all given her so many fun things. The funny thing is that above everything else she got tons of BOOKS, which she was most excited about! Everyone gave her some! She is set for a while!! The best part is she had way more fun ripping up the paper than checking out the actual gifts, besides the books that is. 
And then of course she had a break down shortly after all the presents excitement. I'm sure a combination of no napping all day, too much sugar, too many presents, too many people, and whatever else. She did recover and have fun playing with her new things for a while, although she went to bed at an unheard-of early time! And slept until late the next morning! Whew birthdays are exhausting! We love her so much though and are so, so happy she is in our family. I'm glad she had a good birthday and here's to many more fun parties!
And then of course she had a break down shortly after all the presents excitement. I'm sure a combination of no napping all day, too much sugar, too many presents, too many people, and whatever else. She did recover and have fun playing with her new things for a while, although she went to bed at an unheard-of early time! And slept until late the next morning! Whew birthdays are exhausting! We love her so much though and are so, so happy she is in our family. I'm glad she had a good birthday and here's to many more fun parties!
1 comment:
Oh my goodness! The cake in her hair is WAY more than I was imagining when you told me about it. Kind of gross. It looks like she had a lot of fun on her birthday though, and COOL cake! :)
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