Finally Elise got to finish her Christmas celebration when Nana and Poppa came to town for her big 2nd birthday bonanza this past weekend. She opened the rest of her Christmas presents from family and friends whom she missed when she was ill over the holiday. One of the big hits was her plasma car which she has been riding faithfully everyday... she's getting quite good. It works by you balancing your feet on the bike and moving the steering wheel from side to side. Somehow it just moves. Everyone had a try but most have declined having their photo posted. Something about adults on a kids bike seemed a bit clown like! I will brave the ridicule by posting my photo.
During the birthday girl's nap time, the party committee decorated our dining room with a Curious George theme... transitioning a Christmas morning to a birthday party afternoon! Elise loves the little guy (so does her 'monkey man' blankie). It was a birthday wonderland when she awoke.
Everyone was in attendance except Aunt Amy.. who was home sick. We missed her! Grandma, Grandpa, Nana, Poppa and Uncle Chris all came ready to party and bearing gifts for the birthday girl. Elise took her time opening each gift- taking time to savor each book, outfit and especially the laughing monkey. She also got a play kitchen where she can cook and allow mommy a bit more time in her kitchen while Elise is whipping up souffles and an art easel with supplies. We're looking forward to a refrigerator filled with artwork!
For dinner, all the 'party animals' gathered around the table for a meal fit for a two year-old (or a two year-old at heart). The menu included homemade macaroni and cheese, 3 types of homemade pizza, salad, and a berry salad (Elise's favorite).
Of course the highlight was the presentation of cupcakes. The birthday girl preferred her vanilla ice cream and kept her cupcake for the next day.
Elise's actual birthday was yesterday. Jeff and I took her out to dinner at BW3... partially because it's her favorite and mommy's too. It was nice to have dinner just the three of us and celebrate by taking home a yellow balloon!
Happy birthday to my big girl! As cliche as it sounds, time truly does go by fast but I love watching Elise grow, learn and become such a big and independent girl. We can't wait to see where your life takes you -our little Miss Elise...
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