Birthday Bash 2011!

Yesterday was Mira and Amelia's annual family birthday party. We had immediate family over and celebrated until the cows came home! It was raining, so my outdoor bounce house party turned into an indoor party. The girls were so excited to see their cousins and, of course, open their presents! I took advantage of my time at home and channeled my inner Betty Crocker to make homemade cakes this year. (Props to my cousin Sarah, who made a butterfly cake for her daughter GeorgiaRae. I totally stole her idea!) It was a fun challenge, and saved about $30!
Mira and Amelia both loved their presents! Lots of fun things, like crafts to do over the summer, new suitcases for their overnight stays with grandparents, hula hoops and outdoor games, swimsuit cover-ups and beach towels, new skirts and outfits, and Target gift cards (which we promptly spent this morning!). It was a very fun day for all of us. Thanks to all of you who could make it!

Just a few of their many presents:
Lots of kids joined us! It even stopped raining for awhile so they could be outside:
Dear, sweet family:
We had some surprise visitors from Florida join us!
Chris and I bought Mira a new bike for her birthday. We gave it to her a few days early to try to teach her to ride it. She loves the bike!
Amelia posing near the power boxes.
Thanks to everyone who came! It was an especially fun day!