Minnie Mouse Party!

On Saturday we celebrated Aubrey's 3rd birthday in the backyard with some friends and family. A few months ago I asked her what kind of a party she wanted and Mickey and Minnie Mouse was her top pick! I went with the red, black, and polka dot theme and got tons of ideas for food and decorations from pinterest.   The weather turned out to be absolutely gorgeous and we had a blast. It was the perfect day for a back yard bbq. I didn't get as many pictures as I hoped but thats okay because I was busy having fun instead!

First off the dresses! My Aunt Jenny made the girls coordinating outfits that went with the color scheme. Below are the only two photos of Reagan, she went down for a nap in the middle of the party so we don't have that many of her.

I made ears for all the kids and had to make some for me too:) 

Aubrey and her first guests eating some popcorn before everyone else arrives!

The Minnie Mouse pinata was a big hit (pun intended:)  Nate and I made it out of cardboard, tape and crepe paper -- it was so easy, super cheap, and we had a lot of fun doing it. We let all the little kids go once and then I had the two older boys (my special reinforcements) come in to whack Minnie open for candy chaos! Here are a few of the kids hitting Minnie....

We rented a bounce house and had a blast with it all day long. They didn't come pick it up until 7:30pm so we had fun with it as a family after the party. Aubrey came up to me in the bounce house and said "Thank you Mommy for my own bounce house!" She thought we were keeping it:)

When I asked Aubrey what her favorite thing about her birthday party was she said eating the cake Brandy made, girlfriend has a sweet tooth for sure (observe sucker in hand)! 

Mommy and Daddy with the birthday girl and her special birthday banner.

Nana flew in from Texas, Pap flew in from Qatar, and Uncle Ben drove up from North Carolina to celebrate with us. I didn't get any group shots with them:( Thanks for helping make Aubrey's 3rd birthday so special!

THREE!

Another birthday came for Aubrey on Monday. Nate and I can't believe our first born is 3 years old. It has gone by so fast!  I got a idea from pinterest to sneak in her room at night and fill it with balloons so when she woke up in the morning she had a surprise waiting! Aubrey loves balloons and it was a big hit!

The girls had so much fun playing with the balloons that afternoon. It kept them busy laughing for an hour, best $10 I ever spent!!!

Daddy came home from work early and we headed to Chuck E Cheese. Aubrey loves Chuck E Cheese and has only been twice so it was a big deal for her!!!

 Reagan had lots of fun too, she enjoyed people watching the most I think....

I also gave Aubrey a birthday survey and hope to keep it up every year while the kids are young. She didn't understand every question but Nate and I didn't lead her in any direction so her answers are pure and what was on her little mind that day.....

Birthdays!!

Wow I have been bad at blogging. I have a million excuses but I am going to spare them and try to get back on track! I left off on Reagan's 1st birthday and a few days later we had some friends over for dinner and to watch Reags smash her cake. Reagan was not a fan of the cake at first but the icing grew on her and she loved licking her fingers by the end. Here are a few pics from that night....

Not sure about the cake....

She got scared when the attention turned to her for the happy birthday song and the cake got closer....

Aubrey and Gabey enjoying their cupcakes....

Aubrey coming up to help sissy with the cake.....

Not sure about this thing.....

Opening gifts from her boyfriends....

The boys hugging it out.....

 Roo's smash cake and chocolate peanut butter cupcakes (they were delish) for the adults and older kids!

Aubrey's birthday was yesterday and her birthday party is this weekend. More on that soon!!