Enough Pink to Make a Princess Barf
We celebrated Finley’s 3rd bday a little early, since I had a day off on St. Patty’s Day, which is actually Travis’ birthday! My parents were in town on their way to a ski getaway, so we had Fin’s party while they were here. Poor Travis, he kinda got robbed out of celebrating his 32nd, but you know how he’s a sucker for pink princess stuff, so it was pretty much his party too:) Of all the choices we gave Finley (and we gave her a lot), she picked a balloon entertainer for her party. It worked out well and the balloons she made were incredible, especially the giant Ariel scene she presented to Fin at the end.
[Please pretend you don’t see my husband’s crack in the picture below – I’m too lazy to edit…serves him right for not reading my blog!]
Words can’t really do Finley’s outfit justice, so here are some pics. I don’t know how many times she slipped in her heels and/or tripped over her dress. But she insisted even on wearing them to nap that day.
Happy 32nd to my guy too. Next year I plan to celebrate it with him in Chicago, where they dye the river green on his special day!
Here’s me, Griff, and my dad:
My brother George, with a balloon alien holding some sort of laser gun on his head:
My sister Angela and her dragonfly:
My sister, Nastia, reading to Jack:
And the Party Princess eating lunch in her cupcake chair:
Finley with her Little Mermaid balloon creation:
We hung it from the banister – pretty amazing.
The birthday kids and their Rapunzel cake:
Travis in his birthday balloon hat, cutting the cake:
My dad and 2 good luck charms:
Our friends, Jerry & Rebecca (and their kiddos), who were visiting from New Mexico:
The pinata Fin picked:
Guess whose sweet tooth motivated him to collect the most candy…no surprise there!
Happy 3rd birthday to my little girl! I can’t believe she turns 3 in just a few days (the 25th). Can you believe at age 3 she weighs 24lbs? She’s quite the petite princess!
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Awww…. such a great time! So glad your parents were there….
miss you guys!
So awesome and so was the Balloon lady. I mean the Ariel sculpture, WOW! It’s funny you say that Fin weighs 24 lbs at age 3 because Keira is 23lbs at age 5.
Happy Birthday Finley…what a pretty birthday girl you are. What amazing balloons that lady can create..wow. Looks like you had a great party….Happy birthday to Travis too.:) You guys all look great!
OMG what a freaking fun party!! And what a fun freaking balloon!!! Happy bday to both of them!
Happy Birthday Finley! What a gorgeous big girl she is getting to be! And I am amazed by those balloon creations… wow!! You have such a beautiful family!
Love our petite princesses! Sophie is finally tipping the scales at 33 pounds and she will be 6 in about 6 weeks! LOL!
i loved the news for tTrav and Fin’s birthday and i am so sad that i wasnt there.The balloons that she made are awesome and how did she like her bike?Griffin is growing and he is so adorable.love u all,Gia
There was an awful lot of green in a post that was supposed to be about pink
Happy birthday! Boy, does time fly.
Ruby
Ahhh Happy, Happy Birthday to Princess Fin and Daddy!! Looks like the party was a great success! The balloon creations are fabulous! Way to go Shane on your candy collection! A boy after my own heart! Love me some candy!
Happy Birthday, pretty petite princess Finley, she is so gorgeous, and such a wonderfull family that you have, so lucky and blessed you all are.
Happy Birthday, pretty petite princess Finley, she is so gorgeous, and such a wonderfull family that you have, so lucky and blessed you all are.
Happy 3rd birthday Miss Finley!
I can’t believe how grown up she looks in the pics. I still remember reading your blog when you were in Vietnam picking up Shane and pregnant.
Wow she is quite the petite one. One of my
guys is 29 pounds at 16 months! My smaller guy is 20 pounds.
And happy birthday to Travis, too!
Happy Birthday to Finley! And Travis too–I forgot he and Amelia shared a b-day! Beautiful photos and that little mermaid balloon thing was amazing! Wow!
Fantastic photos Laurie!! Wow, what a great balloon artist!!! Happy birthday to Travis and Fin x
From a Chicago dweller: We usually dye the river green the Saturday BEFORE St. Patrick’s Day, so check on that before you make your plans next year!
a happy birthday wish to my darling Fin on her real real birthday today the 25th.a big hug and kiss to u on your special day, love,Giagaka
The entire city of Chicago is drunk for the St. Patrick’s Day celebration (which is always the Saturday before). We’ll look forward to having you join us next year!!!
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