Audrie's Second Birthday

November 19th was Audrie's second birthday. She is a school teacher's daughter and so unfortunately, her birthday falls close to Thanksgiving and report cards and conferences. So I was sharing my woes with our wonderful childcare provider, Natalie, about third child syndrome and how she was kinda left out and we don't have friends her age to share the party with. Natalie suggested we throw a party at childcare on Friday (her actual birthday). Natalie, Tyler, and Blake (her wonderful boys), decorated the house with the decoration I provided. She sent out invites and talked to Audrie about it. (She was say birfday, for days every time we went to Natalie's house). The house looked great and Audrie was so thrilled. Natalie really made her day special. We are so blessed to have her in our lives. I kept James and Abbie home from school that day so they can attend (it was a half day).

She was so excited about the "light" (candle).

Variety of cupcakes I made. Wasn't too creative this year because of lack of time and energy on my half.

The one she picked out.

Some more designer cupcakes by B.

Love this excited face upon opening her present from Natalie with Roycey dogs on it.

More excited faces!

Here is the kids at breakfast around the decorated area for our sweet girl.

Thank you Natalie for making my sweet girl have a fabulous and memorable day! We love you to pieces! You are so special to our family!

She picked out her outfit. She loves wearing tights right now, so a dress was in order. This dress was a hand-me-down from Abbie that she wore in her auntie Mary's wedding. Audrie loves how poofy it is. It is also a dress that Aunt Georgia made, Jim's dear aunt that passed away this year. She was such a talented seamstress. I am sure she would have loved to see Audrie in this dress. We love her and miss her dearly!

As we were leaving the house, I had to take one more picture because she is wearing her rubber boats with her fancy dress. She got the boots that morning as a gift from her brother and sister. She is so that kinda girl that would wear boots with dresses.

One more cute smile! We love you Audrie Faith!