We invited the Elwoods over for a hotdog cookout / birthday party in lieu of our usual Birthday Bowling Bash. We had to reschedule our original date of the 6th because of wind and rain and storm, but the 13th turned out to be perfect weather to hang out in the shade and visit and play and eat together.
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| Callie's drawing of what she wanted her cake for the party to look like. We worked on it together on Friday afternoon in anticipation of the party, and I think it turned out pretty dang close! (Scroll down to see - I never took a pic of just the cake!) |
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| When I asked her about the menu for dinner, she requested funeral potatoes "that I can make by myself" as a side to the hotdogs we had planned. And she did just that. They were delicious! |
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| She also wanted fruit salad and she helped cut and mix it all! |
bonus video!
Callie had her heart set on having a talent show as part of the party, and all the cousins
were so gracious to participate. We had standing biking, funny jumps, climbing across the swingset,
and this little number from Cal (she had prepared a poem, but got a little stage fright when it came
down to sharing it).
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| So happy to see cousins! |
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| Matchy matchy yellow squared cuzzies. |
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| Babes. (Just missing Maggie who was with Shelly on a little girls weekend.) |
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| Time for presents! (She got some fun things from Grandma and Grandpa Elwood like Aqua Beads, a little canvas tote and fabric markers, binoculars and a cute outfit; plus stamps and envelopes from Kylie and a homemade scarecrow for the garden and a fruits and veggies Old Maid game from Grace.) |
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| Cake! |
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| Coop was enjoying his dad's plate (and ice cream!). |
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| Birthday tote and fabric markers - a perfect gift for this art lover! |
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| Tried on the outfit - so summery and bright! |
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| Had to document the decorations! They turned out so cute! |
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| Happy birthday girl, right here. |
Such a darling birhtday girl!! We love htat Miss Callie June!!
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