Birthday Bash 2009

This is going to be a rather long post....picture wise. I took over 200 pics yesterday for Lauren's 3rd birthday party. I condensed it down to about 40, so bear with me. We had a lot of fun despite the nasty thunderstorms that rolled in and ended our jumping castle fun early. Lauren got spoiled and loved every minute of it. I still cannot believe she is 3...well tomorrow she will be. Three years ago today I was at work having contractions.

The day started off sunny and VERY humid. It was pretty uncomfortable. Hottest day of the year by far.

Watching the castle come to life.

Giving daddy a little love.


Hanging out before the guests arrive.

Chillin (or sweating rather) with daddy.

A poor picture of me and my baby.

Lyla, Brent and Jill came over early too. This is Lyla's signature face. I love it!

Sassy girl wants cake already.

The goody bags and party hats. Lauren requested green party hats 2 days before the party. Thankfully, Target had some.

Trying to get a pic of the girls.

The theme was ABC's and the colors were red, blue, green and yellow.

Lauren's calendar...keeping track of her bday.

Birthday girl in her party hat.

Grandma giving her a quick pedi.

The spread...Little Caesar's pizza, breadsticks and fruit!

Caleigh, Carter and Lauren prepping for the jumping castle.

Lyla and grandma looking on.

In they go!

Trust me when I say we ALL had fun! I think almost everyone took a turn in the castle. We went in unsure and came out a sweaty mess.

A quick family picture.

Giving rides around the cul-de-sac

More jumping. Notice I am sitting down...it was about 95 and humid out. After jumping for 5 minutes, you were drenched!

The grandma's loved it so much, they didn't want to come out.

Petting the neighbor's guiena pigs (sp?)

Butterscotch and Snickers

Brent and Jill in a showdown.

The sky starting to look ominous.



This was about the point where we decided we better pack it up and head inside. Thunder was starting to rumble and severe weather was on the way.

A tired bday girl took refuge in a box.

Opening her million gifts.

The storm outside raged on. The rain was going sideways.

Preparing for cake..Lauren and Aubrey donned party hats

The cake my mom made and I decorated. They are suppose to be blocks. One side has A, B, C. Another had LEW (Lauren's nickname) and then we had animals, 3 and a circle design.

She huffed and she puffed...and then managed to blow them all out.

Thank you family and friends who helped make Lauren's 3rd birthday so special. We are so very lucky!