Monday, August 3, 2009

Watermelons Watermelons Everywhere

We had Grace's 2nd birthday party at Duck Lake on Sunday. I toned it down this year, only inviting local family, which still was about 40 people!! I tend to go a bit overboard when it comes to birthdays but I can't help myself. I want my kiddos to grow up and remember what a big deal mom & dad made of their birthdays. It was a watermelon theme. Complete with watermelon cupcakes (white cake infused with strawberry jello) ...

Petite watermelons (watermelon jello in hollowed out limes)...

Watermelon sugar cookies (with mini choc chips for "seeds")
...and Miss G in her watermelon dress. She loved the party. Had a big 'ol smile on her face the whole day and was surrounded by lots of people who love her very much.
Blowing out her 2 birthday candles and digging into some cake!!


She opened presents like a pro. Ripped off all the wrapping paper by herself and did all the appropriate ooo-ing and ahh-ing. She really liked this giant rubber ducky from Uncle Matt.

We borrowed a bounce house from LeeAnn & Tony and it was a big hit. Grace spent a good deal of her party in this thing with all her cousins. I can't believe that she is two. I know every mother thinks this but it is amazing what a little person she has become. She is just my ray of sunshine and these last two years with her have been the best of my life. Thank you for making me a mommy two years ago sweet pea. I love you.

13 comments:

  1. So sweet, Jane. Kudos on the watermelon goodies!

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  2. what a GREAT job on the watermelon yummies!!! that is awesome! And all the pics are soo cute! Love the dress too!

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  3. OMG Jane what an AWESOME birthday party theme!! I LOVE IT!! Maybe if I have a little girl one day I'll have to copy it. :)

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  4. You did an awesome job with the watermelon goodies! They look great! It looks like Grace had a great birthday!:)

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  5. Those are the cutest cupcakes I have ever seen :)

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  6. Such a fun theme! Grace is getting so big! It is so nice that the whole fam was able to get together for her birthday!

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  7. oooh! grace is totally adorable in her little watermelon dress! what an awesome theme too - jane, you are a rockstar. :)

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  8. What a cute theme! It looks like you guys had a great time celebrating. What a cute dress, too. :)

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  9. Hi Jane - not sure that you know me. I'm one of Leslie's friends and I look at your blog ever so often. Grace is a doll! Anyways, I'm wondering where you got your cupcake stand. I like it and would like to get one for my son's birthday party. My email is jm5650@hotmail.com. Thanks!

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  10. LOVE all the watermelon treats! So very cute and creative!! :)

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  11. Your watermelon treats were way to cute! so creative! It looks like Grace had a wonderful day! She is adorable!

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  12. You rock girl...those watermelon treats look amazing. Grace is a lucky little girl. Miss you.

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  13. Do you have a recipe for the watermelon cupcakes? they are adorable!! Thanks.

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