We'll start with Peter and end on Elsie, since she's the one with all the pictures. Mike and I went to Peter's class with a game, some informal info to share about Peter, How to Train Your Dragon Cupcakes, and a slide show. Immediately when we got there, we realized our slide show wouldn't work. Thank goodness Mike was there, because he ran back home and fixed everything, then came back half-way through the presentation. He's our designated family Super Hero. The cupcakes and slide show of Peter were big hits. The kids were soo excited about the sweets, and laughed over some of the great shots of Peter. To sum it up, Peter was completely Full of Love. I could tell he was bursting with importance, and frankly, I was too. I'm pretty proud to be a mother of such a great kid, and Mike and I loved talking about him.
Elsie woke up to find the kitchen decorated, and her chair at the table covered in streamers. She kept saying, "Thanks, Mom!" We sang Happy Birthday to her, and she received several phone calls from aunts and Grammy throughout the day, that by the evening, she was catching on to being center of attention. For her birthday dinner she wanted hot dogs, chips, and carrots. I haven't seen my kids eat so much for dinner in a LONG time. They loved it!
After dinner we opened presents. She loved all the My Little Ponies from Grandma, as well as the Pillow Pet from Mom and Dad. I have NO CLUE why those Pillow Pets are so popular, but Elsie wanted one, and we were a bit desperate for a gift, so we succumbed.
I'm not exactly sure why she needed a bandaid on her forehead right before we got the camera out, but it was her birthday.
For her cake she wanted "A Dora and Boots cake, with a rainbow". Gulp. I'm not much of an artist, especially when it comes to frosting as a medium. So, when I pointed out some Dora cupcakes at the store, Elsie decided those would do if I made her a chocolate cake as well. Whew, it was a deal. So, for dessert we had chocolate cake with chocolate frosting and chocolate ice cream. She was so excited, and of coarse, I had no complaints.
I asked her if she wanted to invite a friend and their family over. At first she said, "No, just my family." Then she said she wanted her cousin Eden to come (who lives 2.5 hours away). When I told her Eden couldn't make it, she wondered if Stephanie could come, "because she's my friend!" she said. Actually, Stephanie is my friend, but Stephanie does adore little Elsie, and apparently Elsie feels that kinship. So, Stephanie, Jeff, and their son Eli (who is Peter's friend) came over, along with Grandma and Grandpa, and had cake and ice cream. We also watched a slide show of Elsers. It was great, and Elsie got very wound up with all the attention.
When it was all over, we were all ready to go to bed, except Elsie. Somehow, she managed to stay awake until 11:00, and was up by 6 the following morning. That girl's spunk can wear me out!
Some Favorites of Elsie's:
-Favorite food - meat and chocolate. However, I can usually get her to eat anything if it has something on it that resembles "sprinkles". Bread with seeds on it and raspberry jam are some examples.
-Favorite game - BusyTown and Yahtzee Jr. (we play these each several time a day)
-Favorite toy - she recently told me it's the phone with no eyes. This cracks me up! Whenever she's explaining a toy to me, she has to let me know if it has eyes or not. Elsie has a great imagination, and she's very creative. She was fixing her toothbrush the other morning, and all the sudden got very excited and exclaimed, "MOM! I made a chocolate chip!" Ever since then she has to put the toothpaste on herself and make some sort of design with it. When it doesn't come out the way she wants it, look out! She is a lot of fun, and we love everything about her!
2 comments:
I'll take that chocolate cake anytime!
I love Elsie's amiability, sweetness, and charm that shines through her spunk. I guess she's a keeper! Happy birthday Elsie!
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