We had so much fun this past weekend celebrating Maddox turning 3 and Emmy turning 2! A couple of months ago, as both Megan and I were planning parties for our fall birthday babies, the idea came about of having a joint party. Between football games and fall travels, the weekends in late October and early November were filling up fast, and a joint party seemed like the perfect plan. The initial location was 4th of July Park in Kernersville, but with the cooler temps and rainy weather on Friday, we made the decision to move the party indoors to Megan's school. Thank goodness for her connections! The Sedge Garden gym and attached cafeteria were ideal for the kiddos to run around, while the adults could be close by to sit and supervise, with the added plus of everyone staying warm and dry. We had family and friends from near and far that celebrated with us. My grandparents from Florida are in town, and we have enjoyed spending time with them throughout the week. It was extra special for them to be there for the party. We also had loved ones from Morganton, Star, Winston-Salem, and Asheboro with us. Meg and I decided on a barnyard theme, with cowboy hats, bandannas, and farm animal glasses for all the kids. I had to be quick with the camera to capture Emmy posing with hers!
Emmy sure was spoiled with lots of great presents: a Minnie Mouse toilet seat from Granny and Paw Paw, cute clothes from Great Gma Nancy and Great Gpa Bobby, a bath baby doll from Great Grandma Harriet and Great Grandpa Bill, along with other gifts of books, a board puzzle, and coloring books. Her favorite toy of all was her pink polka-dot stroller from Aunt Megan and her boys. It was the first present that Emmy opened, so unfortunately it was hard to keep her interested in opening any of the others. Emmy loved pushing around her stroller for the rest of the party. It is the perfect size just for her and even has a little basket for carrying her other small toys. My little shadow loves doing all the things she sees Mommy do.
Of course no party is complete without cake, and both Emmy and Maddox had their own. Coley made the cutest pig and haystack cakes that completed the barnyard theme. Emmy and Maddox had a little help from big brother/cousin Zander when it came time to blow out the candles - he was close by to make sure they did it right. Overall, the party was a success, and I think the two cousins enjoyed their barnyard hoedown! Perhaps it will be the first of many joint parties over the years. Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us. Happy birthday, Em and M!
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