Monday, June 11, 2007

We had a good time and nobody got hurt!





So, you take one sassy (almost) 3 year old princess, 9 other little munchkins (and their parents), a couple loving grandpas and grandmas, a beautiful auntie, an entertaining uncle, a goofy great-uncle and his lovely bride, one stressed-out momma and an over-worked daddy, combine that with a backyard sloppy-joe buffet lunch, a very popular swingset, some presents, lots of cupcakes and ice-cream and what do you get????
Yup, Lily Lin's 3rd Birthday Party Extravaganza! It went off without a hitch. Only three minor infractions on the swingset -- not too shabby. The food was good (the wine was great), the weather was PERFECT, Lily enjoyed herself immensely and the other kids did too, although it was nap-time for several of them...(note to self: if I am ever blessed with the honor of throwing another 3rd birthday party again, make it in the LATE afternoon or evening on a Saturday, as not to interfere with naps...duh!)
Anyhoo, ya live and learn. No biggie.
Lily got a lot of really great presents too. More Dora items than I can even remember -- she is in heaven...even slept with some of her new treasures last night. She received a little Dora figurine and kept waving her little arm at me saying "Momma, say hola Dora!"
She was even up several times in the night crying out for things from the party (her birthday balloons and her grandparents, to name a few)... It was a big day for her and we BOTH slept VERY late this morning.
Poor daddy had to work, of course.
So, that about sums it up. My sweet princess will officially be three tomorrow. Where HAS the time gone?






























25 comments:

Verna said...

What a great, fun looking birthday bash. Wish we could have been there. Soon . . .

Steffie B. said...

You were worried for nothing. You can host a par-tay girl! ;) Glad to see Miss Lily had a great time!

C's Mom said...

Glad your princess had a perfect day!

redmaryjanes said...

It looks like she had a great day! I love her dress.

Sugar Cookies And Hope said...

What a lovely day! Looks like everything turned out just fine...wanna plan a grad?

Beckyb said...

You are the party plannin' queen!!! Looks like a blast!!!

Dannye said...

what fun....how cool....so glad it went off without a hitch...and glad you are gonna be the experienced parent before me, maybe you can give me hints???

dawn said...

Lily, have a wonderful birthday you great big 3 year old. I wish Lily adn I could have celebrated with you.

Lynn said...

THIS is what motherhood is all about! Happy birthday to you both!

Love Lily's dress!!!

Praise and Coffee said...

Happy Birthday Lily!!!
Looks like a blast.

Diana said...

Lily looked beautiful in her party dress. Live and learn, (re: Naps)....have done alot of that over here in twinville........Congratulations on having a great day for your precious dahling.

Jody said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY my sweet,sweet niece. I love you and had a great time at your party!
XOXOXOXO

Tracy said...

Looks like so much fun! Lily looks so pretty ... and so grown up!

4D said...

Happy Birthday Sweet Pea!

Keep smilin!

Elizabeth said...

I look up to you that you actually threw a party for these little creatures. I am going to attempt this for his fourth bday.
I hope mine goes without a hitch like yours did.

Polar Bear said...

Such a perfect day for a little princess! :)

Happy Birthday Lily!

insanemommy said...

You so brave girl. We're afraid that if we had a party the kiddies would take over!

Very cute party dress. Good job mommy!

Rony

kerri said...

Beautiful princess, birthday wishes to you Lily.
Did you have bubbles at your party?

Mommy Spice said...

Ahhh, happy birthday!! Looks like great fun!

Lauren said...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lily!

Anne Marie said...

Happy Birthday, Lily! It's so wonderful to be three!

The party looks like it was a blast -- so happy she got her heart's desire -- Dora and grandparents, who could ask for more?

Jewels of My Heart said...

Looks like a ball.... Happy, Happy Birthday...

Holly said...

She is so adorable. So glad she had a great time!

Beth and Shayna said...

It looks like everyone had a great time. The pictures are great and the one with you and Lily, so great! Happy Bday to sweet Lily, Bubble Queen.

JMCS said...

Awww, loved the pictures of Lily's birthday. She is such a good girl! I am so glad you had fun.

Hugs,
Jonni