Gavin and Emery woke up on their birthday to find two presents that Pete has spent weeks making for them. First, a kid's size table and chair.......
The table is made from a scrap of Corian (very sturdy counter top material) that we got from Pete's brother and from wood taken from the window sills of the house in Indiana during some renovations. It even has a drawer for storing Gavin's cars. The kids love that part! The chair came from the nursery at my Dad's church when they replaced the furniture. Pete sanded and stained it to match the table.
Next, a doll bed for Emery's dolls. Now I just need to try to remember how to use my sewing machine, so I can make some bedding.........
They were both a hit right away!
Later that morning, Grandparents started filing in with an obscene amount of presents. These kids have so many toys it's ridiculous!Opening cute clothes sent from Grandma Penny in Pennsylvania.......
Then, Thomas the train sets from Vandaddy and Susie!
Emery got a quick diva makeover.......
Gavin loving that everyone was singing Happy Birthday to him. Emery VERY ready to blow out those candles!
Making a wish......
And finally, digging in.......
They loved the icing and the mini M&M's on top, but didn't care as much for the cake. So, they would eat the top and then trade it in for a new one. Yes, they were on a sugar high after that!
There was icing everywhere! Even all over Emery's brand new Cozy Coupe. Gavin was borrowing it for a moment, but Emery hasn't let that happen since!
And finally, the trampoline from Grandma and Grandpa!
They quickly got the hang of it. Emery jumped until she literally couldn't stand up! She was exhausted!
Just a bonus Cozy Coupe picture because I thought it was cute.......
Emery got a quick diva makeover....... While Gavin concentrated on Thomas and his friends......
After dinner, we headed outside for birthday cupcakes. As you will notice, I do not throw elaborate birthday parties. We're pretty simple around here, but I think the kids still had fun. Look closely and maybe you can make out the names........
Gavin loving that everyone was singing Happy Birthday to him. Emery VERY ready to blow out those candles!
Making a wish......
And finally, digging in.......
They loved the icing and the mini M&M's on top, but didn't care as much for the cake. So, they would eat the top and then trade it in for a new one. Yes, they were on a sugar high after that!
There was icing everywhere! Even all over Emery's brand new Cozy Coupe. Gavin was borrowing it for a moment, but Emery hasn't let that happen since!
And finally, the trampoline from Grandma and Grandpa!
They quickly got the hang of it. Emery jumped until she literally couldn't stand up! She was exhausted!
Just a bonus Cozy Coupe picture because I thought it was cute.......
2 comments:
Nice birthday party, I love the low key kind of thing. A trampoline, how awesome. Since it's so hot you can put the sprinkler under it to cool things off. Oh and I loved the cupcakes.
Sounds nice and low-key. I have to start thinking about my kids first birthday. Eek. Are Cozy Coupe's mandatory? I feel like every kid has one. :)
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