July 26, 2008 - Party Time
Today we celebrated Taylor's 2nd Birthday
Her actual birthday is still a week away, but that didn't stop us from going "Under the Sea" and partying with The Little Mermaid


"Cheese" - Prior to the party Taylor was insisting there be party hats, but a Birthday Girl crown did the trick

So Many wonderful gifts - (Thanks Everyone!)

Yet Taylor was just as interested (if not more so) in placing each piece of wrapping paper she removed neatly on the ground behind her

Several cupcakes came together to form a beautiful Ariel Cake


And the practicing proved beneficial as Taylor successfully blew out both her candles (eventually...)

When it was time to eat her cupcake - No practice was needed


We spent the rest of the evening enjoying her new toys. She tried to put to use as many as possible and it was quite the struggle to remove the Cindrella costume when it was time to go to bed.

Comments

Shirley Casey said…
So cute! Happy Birthday Taylor (early)! We are so sorry we had to miss your special day. We love the Cinderella costume. Emily would love to play dress up with you someday soon. ~Shirley
12:05 AM
Anonymous said…
This so so cute! What good parents you two are. I can't believe she is getting so big! Bike riding, geez! Soon she will be going to school! :)

Allie
9:04 AM
Erin Jensen said…
what a beautiful princess! Glad the outfit was a hit with her - sorry it caused the struggle though! Hey will you email any pics you took of us and Carter in the pool? Thanks guys! We had so much fun!!! Loves! E
1:57 PM
Jennifer Meysenburg said…
Happy B-day Taylor!
7:01 PM
The Fox Den said…
Happy Birthday sweet girl... a little late but still with lots of love!
8:00 PM
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